Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream versus Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream .
Published on May 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Biologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream 39 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Biologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream 39 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream 35 ingredients
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Biologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream 39 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream 35 ingredients
Water • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Alcohol • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Sucrose Polystearate • Jojoba Esters • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil • Niacinamide • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Betula Alba Bark Extract • Equisetum Arvense Extract • Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Yeast Extract • Rhizobian Gum • Lactic Acid • Sodium Lactate • Allantoin • Serine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax • Sorbitol • Tocopherol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Tea-Lactate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Urea • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Chlorphenesin
Water • Propylene Glycol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Sucrose Polystearate • C10-18 Triglycerides • Cetyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Niacinamide • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Polyamide-5 • Betula Alba Bark Extract • Equisetum Arvense Extract • Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Glycine Soja Oil • Yeast Extract • Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract • Hexapeptide-11 • Oligopeptide-1 • Oligopeptide-2 • Oligopeptide-3 • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Acetyl Glutamine • Folic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Butylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • T-Butyl Alcohol • Caprylyl Glycol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBiologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolBiologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBiologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholBiologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Sucrose Polystearate.
Biologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideBiologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Betula Alba Bark Extract is from the birch tree named Betula Alba.
Betula Alba Bark Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Extract from Betula Alba tree can help sooth and protect the skin. Betula Alba contains tannins and triterpenes. Tannins are an astringent and may help reduce pore size. Tannins are also antioxidants. Triterpenes have been shown to help heal wounds.
Betula Alba Bark Extract may also be used to add scent to a product.
Learn more about Betula Alba Bark ExtractBiologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Equisetum Arvense Extract.
Biologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract.
Biologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is derived from a type of brown algae.
Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is also rich in sodium, potassium, and amino acids.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Fucus Vesiculosus ExtractBiologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractBiologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.
Biologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBiologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolBiologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Biologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneBiologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta Regenerating Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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Biologique Recherche Crème VG Derm Nourishing and Moisturizing Face Cream 39 ingredients
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