BIOTHERM AQUAPOWER GEL ADVANCED MOISTURIZER
- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- ascorbyl glucoside
- panthenol
- urea
- biosaccharide gum-1
- +17 more

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Can the product deliver on its promises?
Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for moisturizing
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
alanine, aspartic acid.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, urea
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH | |||
HIGH | |||
HIGH |
WIMJ summary for anti-aging
This product contains aspartic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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MEDIUM
| |||
LOW
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MEDIUM
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Moisturizing | |
Anti-aging |
Potential irritants

Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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alcohol denat. | ||
prunus armeniaca kernel oil | ||
glycine soja oil |
Ingredients by volume
Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
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Plain old water
| 45% - 55% |
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
| 5.6% - 6.9% |
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
| 4.4% - 5.3% |
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Skincare resources
Scientific Sources
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