Based on the ingredient list, "VARI: HOPE - Biotics Signature Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. VARI: HOPE - Biotics Signature Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen, butylene glycol and propylene 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). Ceramide np, hydrolyzed collagen, cetearyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane and ethylhexyl palmitate 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.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.15% - 0.25%). 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 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).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: butyrospermum parkii butter, avena sativa kernel oil and jojoba oil

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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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The product retails for 35.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Smoothens wrinkles and refines rough skin texture for smooth, firm-looking skin. Skin irritation test completed.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

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.

niacinamide 1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%

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 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Biotics Signature Cream

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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, hydrolyzed collagen.

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: hydrolyzed collagen, cetearyl alcohol.

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

ceramide np 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

glycerin 2.1% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

bacillus ferment 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An enzyme-based exfoliant

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niacinamide 1.4% - 1.8%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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parfum 0.3% - 0.6%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

propylene glycol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

cetearyl alcohol 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cyclopentasiloxane 7% - 8.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

ethylhexyl palmitate 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Pentylene glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Steareth-2, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Polyacrylamide, Parfum, C13-14 isoparaffin, Xanthan gum, Avena sativa kernel oil, Fructan, Disodium edta, Laureth-7, Adenosine, Bacillus ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene glycol, Prunella vulgaris extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Lactobacillus/acerola cherry ferment, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Lactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extract, Lactobacillus/hibiscus sabdariffa flower ferment filtrate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Panax ginseng root extract, Ceramide np, Hydrolyzed collagen

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: soluble collagen sucrose +3 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +32 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: bakuchiol panthenol +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: panthenol acetyl hexapeptide-8 +19 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: anhydroxylitol caprylic/capric triglyceride +15 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: madecassoside cyanocobalamin +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 panthenol +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +19 more
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Potential Irritants	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +16 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +38 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? tremella fuciformis extract Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +69 more	betula platyphylla japonica juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

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