BIOTHERM Sun After Oligo-Thermal Sparkle Cream
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Dimethicone + 18 moreWorks well
“Biotherm Sun After Oligo-Thermal Sparkle Cream 200ml is a sparkle cream that will allow you a high moisturizing and illuminates your tanning in an instant.”
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, butylene glycol.
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, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Linalool, Limonene + 2 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~6–7.3%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolCetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateGlyceryl stearate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateMyristyl myristate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateElaeis guineensis oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilCetyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPeg-100 stearate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylamide~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to stabilize formulations and increase water resistance of sunscreen ingredients. In cosmetics, the polymer form of this compound is used. The polymer's molecules cannot penetrate the skin making the compound safe for use in skin care as long as the monomer residue (which, unlike polyacrylamide, is toxic) in the final product is below 0.2%. It can be irritating for skin
More about AcrylamideSodium acetate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilCoriandrum sativum oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isopropyl myristate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateIsohexadecane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneDimethiconol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Polyethylene terephthalate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium gluconate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that might be able to support skin hydration, but convincing research on its effectiveness in topical skincare is lacking
More about Magnesium gluconateCi 77891~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 80~0.3–0.5%
Cholesterol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolLinalool~0.25–0.45%
Bht~0.25–0.45%
Ribes nigrum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitreoscilla ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates copolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
2-methylpropanal~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time
More about 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediolSodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideZinc gluconate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPotassium chloride~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Copper gluconate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
More about Copper gluconateCi 42090~0.15–0.3%
Manganese gluconate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to help restore skin barrier function supporting its hydration
More about Manganese gluconateParfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl stearate, Myristyl myristate, Elaeis guineensis oil, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylamide, Sodium acetate, Panthenol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Coriandrum sativum oil, Isopropyl myristate, Isohexadecane, Dimethiconol, Chlorphenesin, Polyethylene terephthalate, Magnesium gluconate, Ci 77891, Polysorbate 80, Cholesterol, Linalool, Bht, Ribes nigrum, Unknown, Vitreoscilla ferment, Acrylates copolymer, Disodium edta, Unknown, 2-methylpropanal, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Sodium chloride, Zinc gluconate, Limonene, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium chloride, Benzyl salicylate, Copper gluconate, Ci 42090, Manganese gluconate, Parfum, Unknown
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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.
| BIOTHERMSun After Oligo-Thermal Sparkle CreamYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayCicaplast Baume B5 For Dry Skin Irritations | MixaInstant Care Cream | CetaphilMoisturising Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | — | $10.73 | $5.25 | $13.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "BIOTHERM - Sun After Oligo-Thermal Sparkle Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Cholesterol, isopropyl myristate, dimethicone, dimethiconol and myristyl myristate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: copper gluconate, zinc gluconate and apricot kernel oilIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 82.37$ in the United States and for 18.58£ 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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