Swisscode Bionic Recovering Complex

Swisscode Bionic Recovering Complex

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
7 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Bionic Recovering Complex”
From product name

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.8–5.7%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.95%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant 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~0.95–1.45%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~3.7–5.5%
Peg-8· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product consistency~0.1–0.35%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.5–1.15%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.2%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
No support
What the product description says
“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.”
Source: Face the future

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-aging
2 ingredients credited for this claim
Weak support
What the product description says
“Concentrated active ingredients derived from Echinacea Angustifolia boost collagen production, smoothing lines and wrinkles and plumping the skin for a more youthful appearance.”
Source: Face the future

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.2%
Ascorbyl palmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseBeing 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.~0.01–0.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2.6–3.9%est.
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
PhenylpropanolHelps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulationHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.7–5.5%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~2–3%est.
Isoamyl laurateHelps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product textureMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant 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 ingredientsMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing 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.Medium~0.01–0.05%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Pentylene glycol~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Propylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Methylpropanediol~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Alcohol denat.~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Buddleja davidii meristem cell culture~1.3–2%
Formula
Isoamyl laurate~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.95–1.45%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Echinacea angustifolia meristem cell culture~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Phenylpropanol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

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Peg-8~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

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 palmitate
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Ingredient 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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Sources cited in this review

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