BIOTHERM T-Pur Gel Ultra-Mattifying and Oil-Control
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Biotherm Homme T-Pur Gel Ultra-Mattifying and Oil-Control Gel 50ml is an ultra-matifying moisturizing gel that instantly absorbs excess sebum and skin shine.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, caprylyl glycol.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Menthol + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~6.2–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeAlcohol denat.~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinIsostearyl neopentanoate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to create a nice product texture and helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl neopentanoateButylene glycol~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSilica silylate~1.8–2.2%
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl tauratePeg-12 dimethicone~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconeZinc sulfate~0.95–1.15%
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerSodium hyaluronate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.55–0.8%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateMaris sal~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salSea salt~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltPerlite~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerlitePoloxamer 184~0.4–0.65%
Hydrolyzed algin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginCapryloyl glycine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolVitreoscilla ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Menthol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSalicylic acid~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acidPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Isostearyl neopentanoate, Butylene glycol, Silica silylate, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Peg-12 dimethicone, Zinc sulfate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium polyacrylate, Maris sal, Sea salt, Perlite, Poloxamer 184, Hydrolyzed algin, Capryloyl glycine, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Vitreoscilla ferment, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Menthol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum
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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.
| BIOTHERMT-Pur Gel Ultra-Mattifying and Oil-ControlYOUR PRODUCT | VichyNormaderm Skin Corrector 1.5% Salicylic Acid Daily Moisturiser For Blemish-Prone Skin | GarnierPure Active Sensitive Anti-Blemish Soothing Moisturiser | BiodermaHydrabio Gel-Creme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 86% | 82% |
| Price | $34.70 | $21.15−$13.55 | $11.85−$22.85 | $17.50−$17.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Phenylethyl Resorcinol | Zinc Pca | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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