BIOTHERM Aquafitness Instant Revitalizing Shower Gel
Works for
MoisturizingHydrogenated starch hydrolysate, SucroseWorks
“It leaves the skin hydrated and the hair soft.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sucrose, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, CitralMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateSucrose~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCoco-betaine~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineSodium chloride~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMaris aqua~1.1–1.4%
Sea water~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterSodium hydroxide~0.65–0.95%
Vitreoscilla ferment~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCitral~0.3–0.55%
Ci 19140~0.25–0.45%
Ci 42090~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSalicylic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Sucrose, Coco-betaine, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Citric acid, Maris aqua, Sea water, Sodium hydroxide, Vitreoscilla ferment, Hexylene glycol, Citral, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic acid, Sodium benzoate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BIOTHERMAquafitness Instant Revitalizing Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | L'Oréal ParisDaily Foaming Gel Cleanser | EucerinDermo Purifyer Oil Control Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 81% | 80% | 80% |
| Price | $36.00 | $7.23−$28.77 | $4.99−$31.01 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Glycerin | Sodium Cocoamphoacetate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Biotherm Homme - Aquafitness Instant Revitalizing Shower Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sucrose 3.20% - 3.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 168.93A$ in Australia, for 27.54$ in the United States and for 17.15£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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