BIOTHERM LIFE PLANKTON ELIXIR ANTI-AGING SERUM
Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine + 3 moreWorks well
“Life PlanktonTM Elixir is the best anti-aging serum for fine lines, being clinically proven to visibly reduce signs of aging such as wrinkles and make the skin firmer and stronger.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingSalicyloyl phytosphingosine, Bifida ferment lysate + 11 moreWorks well
“This hydrating serum defends, soothes and regenerates the skin, promoting the cell renewal process.”
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:
glycerin, hyaluronic 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: dimethicone, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: salicyloyl phytosphingosine
Evens skin toneBifida ferment lysate, Ascorbyl glucosideNot delivered
“This is also the best brightening serum due to its highly stabilized Vitamin C for skin: a powerful antioxidant & brightening agent”
This product contains ingredients (bifida ferment lysate) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Bifida ferment lysate, Adenosine + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (bifida ferment lysate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Bifida ferment lysate~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Dimethicone~2.2–3.3%
- 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 DimethiconeHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
More about Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolOctyldodecanol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSodium hyaluronate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaprylyl glycol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateVitreoscilla ferment~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideAdenosine~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineXanthan gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPeg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearatePentylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolFaex extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Faex extractSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSalicyloyl phytosphingosine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking
More about Salicyloyl phytosphingosineTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHyaluronic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidIngredient list view
Water, Bifida ferment lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Vitreoscilla ferment, Ascorbyl glucoside, Adenosine, Xanthan gum, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Unknown, Pentylene glycol, Faex extract, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Tocopherol, Parfum, Hyaluronic acid
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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.
| BIOTHERMLIFE PLANKTON ELIXIR ANTI-AGING SERUMYOUR PRODUCT | LancômeAdvanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum | L'Oréal ParisRevitalift Concentrated Serum | VichyLiftActiv Supreme Eyes & Lashes Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 54% | 51% |
| Price | — | $220.00 | $14.82 | $29.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | — | Retinyl Palmitate | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Kiehl's s Super Multi-Corrective Eye-Opening SerumLa Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C12 Serum
Product summary
"BIOTHERM - LIFE PLANKTON™ ELIXIR ANTI-AGING SERUM" is effective for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.05% - 0.25%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Adenosine 0.30% - 0.75%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.05% - 0.25%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.30%, sodium hyaluronate 1.00% - 1.50% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 104.00CA$ in Canada and for 82.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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