[ Review ] Biotherm Aquasource Gel

 

Product Description

Biotherm Aquasource Gel is an ultra-hydrating cream with long-lasting hydration up to 48h. It revitalizes the skin and creates a protective barrier on the skin. Recommended for normal to combination skin.

For years, I was a big fan of Biotherm products, especially their moisturizers. However, they frequently reformulate their products, so I'm constantly having to search for a new favorite moisturizer and it gets tiring. 

It has been 5 years since I last used a Biotherm product and I purchased Biotherm Aquasource Gel when I was trying to meet the free shipping requirement at BeautyFresh.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Biotherm Aquasource Gel is a 50ml product with a melting gel texture and a cooling and refreshing sensation. It has its signature fresh lingering Biotherm fragrance which can be overwhelming for some. There is a subtle tackiness that never goes away.

[ Review ] Biotherm Life Plankton Mask

Product Description
Exclusive Innovation: Now in its most concentrated form, Biotherm's miraculous ingredient LIFE PLANKTON ™ has been formulated into a healing overnight mask. Even the most fragilized skin is healed and soothed. Wake up with smoother, bouncier, and more radiant skin.


I have to disclose that when I first purchase Biotherm Life Plankton Mask, I seriously thought it was a rinse-off mask. The name did not reflect that it was an overnight mask and even after reading the description on the box where it mentioned that " apply to the whole face, as a leave-on mask in thin layer 1 ~ 2 times a week ", I still think that it was a rinse-off mask where it can also doubled up as an overnight mask.

Technically, a rinse-off mask is usually recommended to be used twice a week while an overnight mask can be used daily, so I still think that I was misled into buying an unnecessary overnight mask. I was elated when I first found this in Sephora, because being a Biotherm fan, I have been waiting for years for Biotherm to come up with their mask products. I love their moisturisers and the hydration that their products are able to provide for my skin. I know I can rely on them during overseas trips when my skin acts up, due to the weather conditions.

Review : Biotherm Aquasource Essence-In-Mist

Product Description
One spray to a just made-up glow. 
Wakes skin up anytime, anywhere with intense moist and ultra-fine diffusion. 
Revives makeup and glow passing through makeup and without impacting UV protection. 
Soothing action and long lasting hydration.

Key Ingredients : 
LIFE PLANKTON™ + MANNOSE + GLYCERIN

Biotherm has been my first love for many years and it has supported me during my worst times, however as age creeps up, its time to include other skincare benefits like anti-aging and brightening so its when I strayed to other brands. I still return to Biotherm occasionally because no one knows my skin, like Biotherm does but not every product in Biotherm is a hit, there were some misses too. 

Review : Biotherm Biosource Silky Fluid Clarifying Cleanser

Product Description
A velvety-textured clarifying face cleanser. Enriched with oligo-elements & essential mineral salts.
Helps mildly remove makeup from face while respecting skin biology. Infused with a fresh, delicate scent. Leaves skin clean, clear and comfortable. Perfect for normal or combination skin.

Because of my skin type ( combination skin with surface dehydration ), I have a soft spot for cleansing milk cleansers which are particularly nourishing and soothing for dehydrated skin. As with most Biotherm products, their formulas tend to change periodically.

Biotherm Biosource Silky Fluid Clarifying Cleanser replaced its Biosource Clarifying Cleansing Milk then, and so it goes into my shopping bag. I am picky when it comes to cleansers and I am glad that this was a no-regrets purchase.

Biotherm Biosource Silky Fluid Clarifying Cleanser is no longer available. You can check out their new range on Biotherm site. White in colour, the cleansing milk has a runny texture that is lightweight and creamy. It cleanses the skin gently yet effectively without leaving any tautness. Note that I don't use it on make-up as I like to cleanse my make-up with a water-based formula first, prior to using a cleanser.

I enjoyed using this cleanser and certainly hope that Biotherm will not keep changing its products. Its frustrating to start a search all over again, just when you found one product that works well.

Review : Biotherm Eau Pure Shower Gel

Product Description
A fresh and light shower gel, containing essential oils, deeply cleanses and purifies. Your skin feels toned and ultra-soft, left with the invigorating fresh scent of Eau Pure. 

I received a gift set of the Biotherm Eau Pure Shower Gel and Body Milk ( 75ml each ) from a good friend who has just came back from her business trip cum holiday. 

Made in France, this invigorating shower gel is said to be enriched with vitamin E green tea and lime essential oils which explained the zesty scent. 

The inclusion of the Sodium Laureth Sulfate as the 2nd ingredient in the list gave rise to plentiful suds which were light but non-drying. I had a good time lathering in the shower. The fragrance was pretty strong and almost lingering. 

Biotherm Eau Pure Shower Gel cleanses well without sticky-ness or drying after-feel. And the 75ml size is a good and portable travelling size too. 

Source : Biotherm

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Review : Biotherm Aquasource Everplump Plumping Smoothing Moisturiser

Product Description
The new daily moisturizer that plumps skin up. New highly dense gel texture so plumping even fine lines are pushed away. Full of moisture, replenished and strengthened, skin gets incredible smoothness. 
A breakthrough texture feels like a gel but 2X more charged in active ingredients vs. Biotherm regular moisturizer. Blue Hyaluron™, a natural Hyaluronic Acid plumper born from aquatic biology, glycerine and further hydrating actives, penetrate fast. In seconds skin is dewy smooth and fully moisturized from morning to evening. In 1 week, lines are plumped away*.

Being a big fan of Biotherm moisturisers, I was delighted to redeem a complimentary 10ml sample when Aquasource Everplump Plumping Smoothing Moisturiser was first launched. I like the idea of their sampling campaign for new products, where fans like me can get to try it first and decide if the old or new moisturiser suits my skin better.

Review : Biotherm Life Plankton Essence

Product Description
Discovered by Biotherm, Life Plankton has surprised over again with the scope of its regenerative, protective and soothing properties to become Biotherm’s life pulse, bringing striking affinity to almost all Biotherm’s formulas. For the first time, Life Plankton is infused at its highest concentration within Life Plankton Essence. In 8 days, see and feel a new-born skin: more radiant, more even, smoother, hydrated, with greater resilience and fine lines faded. Immediately, the skin is soothed and softened.

Life Plankton™ Essence is as actively concentrated as a serum, yet as lightweight as a cosmetic water for maximum absorption and deep-working effectiveness. Created to be the 1st step of every beauty routine, this breakthrough texture, that applies like a cosmetic water and transforms into the lightest of serums, works as a miracle essence.
In 8 days see and feel a new-born skin.*

While in the midst of preparing for my winter trip last December, Biotherm was my first choice for skin hydration. I turned to their moisturisers time and time again because it works for my skin type, despite the heavy fragrance which I dislike. While I used to be a big fan of their moisturisers, I have since cut down considerably on the usage, due to the inclusion of heavy fragrances. However, when the need arises, such as winter weather, I know that I can still rely on them.

There was a promotion on their latest essence - Biotherm Life Plankton Essence so I purchased both the essence and the moisturiser and pair up both of them, together with a complimentary serum sample and all work beautifully on my skin, without any flakiness during my 10D China trip.

Biotherm Life Plankton Essence is an essence meant to be used after the toner and before the serum. I usually skip the toner and use the essence directly after cleansing, because I don't like to layer too many products on my skin, if possible. So with cleanser, essence, serum and the moisturizer, I think it works fairly well enough for my skin type.

Said to improve the skin's condition in 8 days, in terms of hydration, texture, fine lines, radiance and resilience, it certainly sounds promising, however, I am usually only focused on hydration where Biotherm products are concerned, because that is what they do best. The rest of the so-called benefits are secondary to me.

Contained in a bulky glass bottle, it is definitely not travel and user-friendly. I was so afraid it broke, and I wrapped it with some papers and stuffed it between my clothes in the luggage, thankfully it didn't break. Sample sachets are more useful on trips but unfortunately I didn't have the time to visit their counters then ( due to my sprained ankle and falling sick prior to the trip ).

Heavily fragranced, the essence is pretty runny ( with a cloudy colour ) which I usually pour into my palms and pat all over my face. My skin feels sticky yet fresh and comfortable, under the harsh winter weather. The hydration lasts only as long as the product is used. The stickiness disappears after following up with the serum and moisturizer. Personally I felt that that the essence works more effectively, together with the serum and moisturizer. Skin feels and looks smoother, softer, supple and hydrated.
With the essence alone, the benefits aren't that spectacular and isn't enough to achieve the hydration level required for my skin type and under the winter weather.

You can redeem complimentary samples here and check out how it fares on your skin before investing in the full retail size.

Source : Biotherm

Review : Biotherm Aquasource Deep Serum

Product Description
GLOWING SKIN STARTS WITH DEEP HYDRATION*
The precious bath of the exclusive Life PlanktonTM, rich in 35 nutrients, demonstrates unparalleled regenerative abilities on skin. For the 1st time, BIOTHERM biologists have managed to concentrate it 3X more** and associate it with mannose, a patented hydrator, to create DEEP SERUM.
This elixir is able to promote the birth of a new skin quality and create light from within.

The 7ml Aquasource Deep Serum was a complimentary gift with my last Biotherm moisturizer purchase. I brought it along to my 10D China trip and it works beautifully to provide hydration to my skin.

With its distinct Biotherm fresh scent, the serum has a light to medium consistency that appears lightweight yet provides that much needed hydration. It does not feel greasy and sinks into the skin pretty quickly. To combat the harsh winter dryness, I feel that it works better if used as a set with the essence prior to the serum application and to pair with its moisturizer thereafter.

However, the ingredient list contains alcohol as its 3rd ingredient.
               

Buy Biotherm Aquasource Deep Serum 50ml/1.69oz - All Skin Types from Amazon
Source : Biotherm

Review : Biotherm White D-tox CC Cream SPF50 PA++ (Evenness)

Product Description
A 5-in-one color + correction base in 5 different shades.                     

1. Corrects: 5 color corrective shades tailored to address every skin-tone problem be it darkness, dullness, unevenness, yellowness or redness
2. Hydrates: Each base leaves skin feeling fresh and hydrated.
3. Smoothes: The formula's uniform consistency further corrects skin by smoothing irregularities and providing the subtlest of coverage for a nude finish.
4. Protects: Greater broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF50+ and PA++ prevents dark spots from forming in the first place.
5. Illuminates: Brightens skin with new Lumina Marina triple action brightening Complex

Skin color correction and texture retouch work inseparable to achieve ideal fairness and luminosity. C.C. base erases skin irregulatitiesm, offers more smoothness, uniformity and hydration for your skin.

Colors:
Green - Anti Redness
White - Bright Color
Violet - Evenness
Coral - Glow
Blue - Luminous

Made in France and paraben-free, I received a 5ml sample with the Biotherm moisturizer purchase in Sephora some time back. I received the one in violet, meant to make the skin tone appear more even, illuminated and translucent.

Biotherm White D-tox CC Cream SPF50 PA++ has a slightly thick consistency and requires effort to blend into skin, even with its slight silicon texture. Purple in colour, it literally disappears into skin to nothingness. It also has a heavy fragrance which I rather do without.

When I first started using the CC Cream, it made my skin pretty oily, and I have to dab on my T-zone every 2 to 3 hours, especially on the nose and the wings area. My skin tone appears slightly more even but coverage is very sheer, and is unable to conceal any blemishes at all, so its best to use on very good skin or pair with a liquid foundation.

However, strangely, with time, my skin seems to adapt to the CC Cream much better, without the initial oiliness but the "looking even-tone" appearance is no longer present. In fact, I hardly see any difference to my skin with or without using it, so I treat it as a sunscreen protection for the skin.

Source : Biotherm , Tangs

Review : Biotherm Aquasource 48h Deep Hydration Replenishing Gel

Product Description
Biotherm Aquasource 48h Deep Hydration Replenishing Gel instantly quenches dry skin with intense moisture for 48 hours, non-stop. Suitable for sensitive skin.
With a uniquely fresh and light gel texture that melts on the skin, leaving skin with a sensation of ultra-freshness, this gel has an invigorating fragrance of refreshing mint and citrus fruits combined with Jasmine and Musk to help awaken the sense every day. Paraben and Mineral Oil free.

Active Ingredients :
With Mannose, a new exclusive patented hydrator – a sugar extract responsible for stocking water in vegetal life and stimulating the regeneration cycle of the skin.
Thermal Plankton Cellular Water – 36 nutrients-rich fluid responsible for preventing moisture loss from the skin's surface.

Specially designed for normal to combination skin, I bought Biotherm Aquasource 48h Deep Hydration Replenishing Gel in Sephora when there was a 20% storewide sale with a complimentary 3 samples gift. It has been a long while since I use Biotherm moisturisers as the prices have been climbing uphill then and with some old favourites giving way to new product formulaes.

A 50ml moisturizer costs $69 and I brought it along to combat the harsh winter weather. Hydration is key when I am overseas so I always load up on hydrating products for travels. Biotherm moisturisers never fail me, including this Aquasource 48h Deep Hydration Replenishing Gel.

Housed in a jar, it may be considered unhygienic to most people but I usually just ensure my fingers are clean before dipping into it, and use a different finger if I need to dip in a 2nd time.

The gel texture is refreshing and cooling and provides an immediate relief to dehydrated skin, leaving it comfortable, soft and supple. There is no stickiness or greasiness and I like how comfortable and hydrated my skin feels. 48h is too much to ask for and since I usually wash my face twice a day so I can't really comment on its efficacy.
In winter weather, this moisturizer alone does not suffice as I need to layer essence, serum and moisturizer.

The only gripe is that, the ingredient list is not at all natural. Alcohol is listed as the 4th ingredient while the refreshing feeling after application is due to the irritating ingredient, menthol derivative menthoxypropanediol, And Menthol, in general is not good for the skin.

For the uninitiated, alcohol in skincare products causes dryness and free-radical damage, and impairs the skin’s ability to heal. The irritation it causes ( as well as irritation, in general ) damages healthy collagen production and can stimulate oil production at the base of the pore, making oily skin worse.

Check out Biotherm Aquasource 48H Deep Hydration Replenishing Gel on Amazon

Source : Biotherm

Review : Biotherm Biosource Clarifying Cleansing Milk

Product Description
Enriched with trace elements and essential mineral salts, clarifying cleansing milk perfectly cleanses and respects skin.

I was shopping at Sephora and decided to add this into my cart just to top up the purchases to get some Biotherm free gifts. It has been a while since I use Biotherm products because the prices of their moisturisers keep increasing while the rest of the products are just medicore.

Dispensed through the tiny gap from the flip-top opening, the cleansing milk oozes out easily. It has the typical heavy fragrance associated with Biotherm products. I usually use this as a cleanser in the evening after removing my make-up. It cleanses well and left a moisturizing veil on the skin.

Ingredients :
Water, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Methylparaben, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Magnesium Gluconate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Manganese Gluconate

Source : Beautylish, Cosme-de

Biotherm Biocils Lash Optimizer Eye Makeup Removal Care

Product Description
Biphasic eye makeup remover with 2 actions: 
1) High performance makeup removal with state of the art oil based technology to remove even stubborn makeup. 
2) Limit lash loss related to makeup removal and eye rubbing. Perfectly removes makeup, no traces after sleeping, waterproof, suitable for sensitive eyes.

STIMULATE THE NATURAL GROWTH OF YOUR LASHES while removing the most stubborn eye makeup!

Key Ingredients : 
Madecassocide: Regenerates the production of lashes and stimulates the production of collagen.
Arginine: Nourishes and repairs damaged lashes leaving them soft and beautiful.
Citric Acid: Stimulates the regeneration of cells.

As part of my Biotherm purchase during the Sephora sale, this 30ml eye-removal care bottle was provided free. I use this strictly as a eye make-up remover which helps to remove eye make-up easily, glitter and non-glitter alike. I can't prove its effectiveness on waterproof mascara because I hardly use that. 

The scent of this product is strong but not overpowering. Slightly oily in consistency so be reminded to shake well. While I don't expect any miracles of an eye make-up remover that can boost lashes growth but still, if it really does, it will be a good bonus for all. 

In summary, it removes eye make-up relatively well without any lashes fall but I still prefer something less oil to avoid any potential millia seeds around the eye area. 

Source : Biotherm

Biotherm Biosource Total and Instant Cleansing Micellar Water

Product Description
Provides a comprehensive cleansing and makeup-removing application experience combining time-saving efficacy and a gentle solution

I have always been a fan of cleansing micellar water and is glad that I got a chance to try out its 30ml size during a Christmas coffret set purchase. It has a light subtle fragrance that is not overpowering but it is still a potential irritant that can be excluded.

Effective and efficient, it cleanses off my make-up gunk well ( use with cotton pads ), including glitter left behind by blushers. Impressed, indeed. Great for the eyes and the face!
However, if I overdose on it ( over-zealous pouring onto the cotton pad ), it stings my skin. Not a pleasant experience, considering that it is supposed to contain gentle cleansing agents and skin-softening ingredients.
Double cleansing is a must for me, so I will still follow up with my regular cleanser.

Ingredients :
Water, PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Poloxamer 184, Poloxamer 124, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Magnesium PCA, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Manganese Gluconate, Fragrance

Source : Biotherm

Review : Biotherm Blue Therapy Serum

Product Description
A new repair serum, BLUE THERAPY, fuses 3 aquatic active extracts - regenerative A. flos-aquae, restructuring L. ochroleuca and strengthening Pure Thermal Plankton - in a highly-concentrated formula for a triple action on firmness, dark spots and wrinkles.

Biotherm was generous enough to provide several sachets during my redemption of their new product which provided me a good initial feel of their product but not impressive enough for me to rush out to get the full size.

The serum is said to provide 9 visible results based on their evaluation tests on 104 subjects over 4 weeks.
One is expected to see
- Firmness : Tonicity, Lifted Skin, Firmness
- Dark Spots : Evenness, Radiance
- Wrinkles : Smoother skin, Reduced fine lines, Younger looking skin, Reduced wrinkles

Blue in colour, this serum has a silicon feel with a slippery texture and provides a coating on the
skin, giving the illusion of velvety smoother skin to the touch.
However, it did not hydrate my skin well, as flakiness on my nose are still apparent on my bad skin days ( read : dehydrated skin before usage ). In terms of other areas, I believe I may not have not use it long enough to determine the efficiacy on firmness, dark spots and wrinkles for the skin.

The 1 week usage include using each 1ml sachet in the morning and 1ml sachet sometimes at night did not provide visible improvement where firmness and dark spots are concerned. I didn't feel that I have radiance or evenness on my face after using for a week.
Smoother skin after usage is temporary till the next face cleansing while I do not have fine lines and wrinkles at this moment to prove its claims.

The serum scored 4.2 from 6 users on Makeupalley.

Source : Biotherm

Biotherm Aquasource Nuit High Density Hydrating Jelly

Product Description
AQUASOURCE Nuit contains revolutionary skin care technology to specifically address the overnight hydration needs of women. Concentrated in Mannose, Thermal Plankton Cellular Water and P. Antarctica, a micro-organism that has the unique ability to retain water, Aquasource Nuit helps replenish skin’s water reserves. Upon wakening, the skin looks beautiful and more luminous, day after day.

Active Ingredients: - P.Antarctica
- Thermal plankton cellular water
- Mannose
- Pure thermal plankton

Debuting in July this year, this high density jelly is formulated to combat water loss from the skin and deliver overnight hydration while you sleep.
According to Biotherm's research, skin loses up to four times more water in the night than in the day.
It's star ingredient, the P. Antarctica extract, purportedly boosts the production of new skin cells by up to 25 per cent after just 48 hours.

The packaging for this product is similar to its Source Therapie range with a squeeze dispenser that dispenses just the right amount though I usually like 2 spritz that provides just enough hydration for my face.

Blue in colour, it has a gel-like texture that appears to be light, as compared to most night creams in the market. However, it gives a sheen to the skin and very much so, if applied too much. I did not quite like a shiny face just before I turned in to bed.
On optimal skin condition, it hardly does much. However I experienced its effectiveness when I use it on dehydrated skin. My skin was refreshed and moisturized the following morning, without the flakiness.

The packaging is poorly designed though, the contents can get difficult to be dispense through the bottle nearer to the end of usage. The thin tube that is attached to the cap when you unscrew it, does not reach to the end of the bottle and gets dislocate easily if I keep using it to scoop the contents out.

A 50ml bottle retails for $75.
In terms of ingredients, you will be dismayed to note that it contains alcohol and fragrance in the product.

According to Paula,
Alcohol in skin-care products causes dryness and free-radical damage, and impairs the skin’s ability to heal. The irritation it causes damages healthy collagen production and can stimulate oil production at the base of the pore, making oily skin worse.
Daily use of products that contain a high amount of fragrance, whether the fragrant ingredients are synthetic or natural, causes chronic irritation that can damage healthy collagen production, lead to or worsen dryness, and impair your skin’s ability to heal

Ingredients :
Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Glycine Soja Oil, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Stearate, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Stearyl Heptanoate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8 Stearate, Mannose, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Stearyl Caprylate, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolamine, Limonene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Geraniol, Violet 2, Caramel, Blue 1, Fragrance

Source : Biotherm , Divaasia

Review : Biotherm Aquasource Eye Perfection

Product Description
Moisturize and smooth eye contours while unifying the complexion. A transparent ultra-fresh gel containing thermal plankton from the equivalent of 5,000 litres of thermal spa water, calcium and manganese. Moisturize and leave eye contour looking smoother and more unified.

Alcohol free, colorant free and fragrance free, the full sized product contains an innovative Tri-Ball design to "roll" away 3 major concerns of eye areas: dehydration, dark circle, eye bags in order to create visibly magnified and brighter eyes.

• Anti-Dehydration Streaks - 5000L of Thermal Spa Water
• Anti-Dark Circles - Lightening calcium
• Anti-Bags - Manganese crystals act as radiance enhancers

However, my 4ml tube contains just a single ball design so I believe it may affect the efficacy of the product. You can check out the full range here. It scored 3.5 from 6 users on Makeupalley.

I brought it along for my Greece trip since I needed something hydrating for the under-eye area to combat the scorching sun in Greece. As expected, the serum-like texture is clear in colour and pretty lightweight in texture. 

It is non-greasy, non-sticky and is refreshing but not hydrating enough. The rolling massage is good for circulation as its cool to the touch.

More quantity is needed as the texture is almost runny so I am almost done with the 4ml tube after 3 weeks of twice daily usage. I have not noticed any visible improvement for lightening my dark circles though.

Check out my past reviews on Biotherm Life Plankton Mask and Aquasource Essence-In-Mist. 

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Review : Biotherm Skinergetic Eyes

Product Description
Targeting the five major signs of eye fatigue (dark circles, bags, fine lines, sagging eyelids and puffy eye lids), Skin.Ergetic Eyes offers a global solution to the signs of fatigue across the eye zone.

The light creamy formula is slightly tinted to immediately boost its effects against tired-looking eyes. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
Proven Visible Results: For 80% of women, eyes looked less tired. Dark circles and bags look reduced, lines are smoothed and sagging eyelids are minimized. The entire eye area appears refreshed and rested.

Key Ingredients :
Chlorella V. Extract and Haloxyl™: Combat dark circles
Water retention-reducing Caffeine: Decrease eye bags and puffiness
Cellular density-boosting Adenosine: Reduces appearance of wrinkles and lack of firmness
Phitovityl C and Vitamin E: Helps detoxify skin
Protein-rich Soy Extract: Makes skin look less tired and stimulates energy-producing mitochondria

The 2 complimentary sachets I received as part of my Biotherm purchase during last Christmas lasted me for about 2 weeks of usage. I don't have a good impression of Biotherm eye treatment products in the past as most of them are too mild for my undereye area concerns.

This particular eye cream is slightly different, differ from its usual gel formulation. Instead it is creamy with a lightweight texture that sinks hungrily into my undereye area.
Being beige in colour, it can also doubled up as a light concealer but on my undereye area, it hardly made a difference.
I actually quite like the after-feel on my undereye area because it is refreshing and absorbs well.

This product glides well and made my undereye area smooth and supple. During the first week of usage, fine lines were minimized slightly.
However the results did not last long. By the end of the second week of usage, the effects were not that apparent.
Note that eyecare products usually require a longer duration to see a more permanent effect.

It retails at $70 for a 15ml size.

Source : Biotherm

Review : Biotherm Aquasource Skin Perfection 24h Moisturiser (High Definition Perfecting Care)

Product Description
The hydrating power of Aquasource meets skin perfection! With frosted cooling effect. For all skin types.
Biotherm creates the 1st 24h moisturizing high definition perfecting care, enriched with Aquakeep™ perfecting complex.
The first treatment in the Aquasource range to combine the equivalent of 5,000 liters of Thermal Spring Water with 35 million perfecting Aquakeep™ microspheres to provide 24h hydration. The refreshing frosted texture works like a re-surfacing glaze to reduce skin irregularities and dull complexion.
RESULTS:
Touch. Velvety-soft skin texture
Feel. Moisturized skin 24h non stop
See. Crystal-clear glow

Benefits :
Aquakeep™ technology: Holds the equivalent of 5,000 liters of Thermal Spa Water for 24h non-stop intense hydration.
Beautifying pigments + Trace-Sugar: Restructures skin surface from within for a perfect skin.
Manganese Crystals + Cooling Agent: Boosts micro-circulation and activates adiance.

I was in need of a good moisturiser for winter season back in February due to a work trip. I headed to Biotherm counter and the promoter recommended this product to me.
Being my first winter experience, I am glad that this moisturiser serves me well, with just slight flakiness, though it could have been better, since its not cheap and is touted as 24hour moisturising.

I think I purchased this at $81, super expensive, when I considered the performance to be almost par with
their previous moisturisers and there are no additional benefits other than hydration. I am a long-time fan of their moisturisers and is a victim of their ever-increasing prices year after year, boasting of material increase, new formuales, new ingredients, etc.
The holes in my pockets are getting larger, yet my skin does not seem to be any better than when I used their old moisturisers.

The typical marine scent is present but the texture is very different from the previous moisturisers. It has a mesh-like feeling with a silicon-feel when I applied on the face. Its light and non-greasy. It glides on the skin and gets absorbed leaving behind a silky feeling. The mesh-like feel is something new to me, and I am not sure of the purpose. Just a strange feeling.
Under humid weather in Singapore, this moisturiser does its job best, it soothe my skin and keeps it well-hydrated, but 24hour? Nah, I do not think so.

Note that there is dimethicone in this product, for those who are concerned.

Source : Biotherm

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Review : Biotherm Aquasource 24h Deep Hydration Replenishing Gel

Product Description
Hydration 5 layers deep for long lasting comfort. Skin is hydrated for up to 24 hours, has a healthy radiance, feels plump and silky. 24h deep hydration replenishing gel with thermal plankton cellular water. Paraben-free. Mineral oil-free

I was given a complimentary 5ml sample when I bought a full-sized moisturiser back in February.
With refreshing mint and citrus fruits combined with Jasmine and Musk scent, I also considered this as one of my favourite moisturier. I am glad that Biotherm moisturisers always work well for me and I like the brand very much and my best-loved moisturisers only come from this brand. Despite what my good friends said about the brand products being too mild for our age, I find that hydration is a very important factor to keep fine lines at bay and Biotherm does this best, with its thermal plankton cellular water.

Available in 2 delectable textures: Gel for normal to combination skin and cream for dry skin, mine is the gel texture which is also what I usually go for.

 
It hydrates my skin very well, leaving behind a smooth and almost silicon-feel effect. Some people may not like the silicon-feel effect, but I am fine with it. Perhaps I am delusional but I like the touch of soft-velvety skin. Looking at the ingredients, dimethicone is the 3rd ingredient which explains its silicon-feel effect. Some people do get breakouts from this ingredient so beware.

 
Does it really hydrates my skin up to 24hours? Well, I find it having almost the same performance as the past few Biotherm moisturisers I owned so personally, I did not think it made a major impact on my skin, in terms of its supposingly "powerful" hydration factor.

Key Ingredients :
Thermal Plankton Cellular Water - A nutrient-rich fluid responsible for preventing moisture loss from the skin's surface.

Mannose - A sugar extract responsible for stocking water in vegetal life and stimulating the regeneration cycle of the skin.

Source : Biotherm

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April Quick Review

1) Lilyth Brighter Complexion Toner

Lilyth Brighter Complexion Toner helps lighten the skin and remove pigments with a holistic blend of plant extracts and Hyaluronic acid. Enriched with antioxidants and flower distillates for deeply clean, soothed, refreshed complexion. Regular use may help prevent uneven skin pigmentation on face.

Lilyth Brighter Complexion Toner is for all skin types. It is also recommended for dry skin or sensitive skin. It contains:
Chamomile extract: protect skin mositure
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract: a strong anti-oxidant and astringents, it helps in tighten your skin

The 2 times usage from the 1 sachet received from Cosme-de may not be enough for me to assess the effectiveness of this product but so far, my sensitive skin have been able to take it well. It seems mild as compared with most other toners in the market but is still able to leave a soothed refreshed complexion. I am happy to know that it contains antioxidants and HA in a toner and I wish most companies can formulate such ingredients in their toner.

2) Biotherm White Detox Cellular Melano-Block Ultra Whitening Serum

Enriched in active ingredients, this serum acts on 5 parameters of a clear and flawless complexion. 1. luminosity of the skin 2. translucency of texture 3. clarity of complexion 4. uniformity of colour 5. dark spots diminution

I chose to use 2 times out of the 3 times from this sachet as it left me with a stinging feeling on the slight pigmentation areas on both cheeks the first time and a small red zit the second time. Both incidents happened on the following morning after application. I believe Biotherm have now replaced this product with another one so its no longer available even if you are keen to try it.