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MoisturizingGlycerin, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil + 5 moreWorks
“Bionic Recovering Complex”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Clinically proven to support all surgical and non-surgical procedures, the Stem Cell Recovering Complex leaves skin soft, supple and firm with a more even skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingTocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitateNot delivered
“Concentrated active ingredients derived from Echinacea Angustifolia boost collagen production, smoothing lines and wrinkles and plumping the skin for a more youthful appearance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPropylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMethylpropanediol~2–3%
Alcohol denat.~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Buddleja davidii meristem cell culture~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoamyl laurate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilEchinacea angustifolia meristem cell culture~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Phenylpropanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolPeg-8~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateLimonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Alcohol denat., Buddleja davidii meristem cell culture, Isoamyl laurate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Echinacea angustifolia meristem cell culture, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Disodium edta, Phenylpropanol, Peg-8, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Limonene
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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.
| SwisscodeBionic Recovering ComplexYOUR PRODUCT | FilorgaNCEF-Shot Supreme Polyrevitalising Concentrate | QMS MedicosmeticsNight Collagen Sensitive Serum | Thank You FarmerTrue Water Deep Serum [EXP: 15-12-2023] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 47% | 47% |
| Price | — | $100.39 | $90.56 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: QMS Night Collagen Sensitive SerumLa Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate Repairing Replumping
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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