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BIOTHERM My Hydration Routine Normal Skin

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Exfoliation

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Key actives

Salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.5%Tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "BIOTHERM - My Hydration Routine Normal Skin" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (salicyloyl phytosphingosine, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, cholesterol, prunus armeniaca kernel oil, butyrospermum parkii butter and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.30% - 0.55% and ceramide np 1.30% - 1.50%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: caprylic/capric triglyceride, bifida ferment lysate, vitamin e, bifida ferment lysate, salicylic acid, stearic acid and vitamin e

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Its revolutionary texture leaves no greasy or sticky effect on the skin, it is quickly absorbed.Wrinkles are visibly reduced, the skin is more supple and elastic, the complexion is more even and radiantly beautiful.

Source: Cocoon Center

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.

adenosine 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Its revolutionary texture leaves no greasy or sticky effect on the skin, it is quickly absorbed.Wrinkles are visibly reduced, the skin is more supple and elastic, the complexion is more even and radiantly beautiful.

Source: Cocoon Center

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.

capryloyl salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

ascorbyl glucoside 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

bifida ferment lysate 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

My Hydration Routine Normal Skin

Source: From product name

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, salicyloyl phytosphingosine

polymethylsilsesquioxane 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

prunus armeniaca kernel oil 2.9% - 3.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin

sodium hyaluronate 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Exfoliation

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.

capryloyl salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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

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alcohol denat. 3.9% - 4.8%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

capryloyl salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl isostearate 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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cream 25% - 31%

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unknown 0% - 0%

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

water 12% - 15%

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Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Cream, Unknown, Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Cetearyl isononanoate, Isopropyl isostearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ceramide np, Carbomer, Sodium chloride, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Cholesterol, Adenosine, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Vitreoscilla ferment, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Menthoxypropanediol, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Parfum, Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Montmorillonite, Myristic acid, Butylene glycol, Argilla, Palmitic acid, Glycol stearate, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Ci 77891, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Kaolin, Vitreoscilla ferment, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum, Unknown, 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, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Pentylene glycol, Faex extract, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Tocopherol, Parfum, Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Bifida ferment lysate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol denat., Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Di-c12-13 alkyl malate, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bis-peg/ppg-18/6 dimethicone, Peg-10 dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Ptfe, Ceteareth-20, Triethanolamine, Boron nitride, Chlorphenesin, Dimethiconol, Vitreoscilla ferment, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ci 77891, Adenosine, Pentylene glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Mica, Sodium hyaluronate, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Faex extract, Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract, Sodium benzoate, Silica, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Parfum

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Key ingredients	salicylic acid hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine +35 more	Common: salicylic acid adenosine +3 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +11 more	Common: salicylic acid capryloyl salicylic acid +2 more Other: phenylethyl resorcinol sodium polyacrylate	Common: ceramide np glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide petrolatum +8 more	Common: salicylic acid ceramide np +6 more Other: niacinamide ceramide ap +4 more	Common: salicylic acid ceramide np +4 more Other: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil caprooyl phytosphingosine +7 more	Common: salicylic acid adenosine +3 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +11 more	Common: salicylic acid adenosine +5 more Other: copernicia cerifera wax hydrolyzed linseed extract +8 more	Common: salicylic acid adenosine +4 more Other: sodium polyacrylate	Common: salicylic acid adenosine +3 more Other: crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate orbignya oleifera seed oil +1 more	Common: salicylic acid capryloyl salicylic acid +2 more Other: sodium polyacrylate zinc pca +1 more	Common: biosaccharide gum-1 dimethicone +3 more Other: ascorbic acid
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +49 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +14 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? passiflora edulis seed oil Has skin benefit? +22 more	citrus limon peel extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	limonene Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	cream Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +129 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl stearate Has skin benefit? +39 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +34 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +62 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +22 more

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BIOTHERM My Hydration Routine Normal Skin

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Exfoliation

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