Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir versus Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir .
Published on April 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Biologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir 27 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir 38 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir 27 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir 38 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Biologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir 27 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir 38 ingredients
Water • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Gluconolactone • Lactic Acid • Vinegar • Yeast Extract • Honey Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract • Royal Jelly Extract • Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Serine • Urea • Allantoin • Thiamine Hcl • Pyridoxine Hcl • Citric Acid • Hydrolyzed Silk • Tea-Lactate • Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Lactate • Sorbitol • Butylene Glycol • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Perfluorodecalin • Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether • Poloxamer 188 • Glycerin • Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract • Gossypium Herbaceum Extract • Juglans Regia Seed Extract • Yeast Extract • Niacinamide • Lactic Acid • Sodium Lactate • Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol • Allantoin • Serine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Gluconolactone • Calcium Gluconate • Silica • Sorbitol • Lecithin • Glyceryl Caprylate • Xanthan Gum • Diisopropyl Adipate • Propylene Glycol • Propanediol • Tea-Lactate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Acrylic Acid • Urea • T-Butyl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzoic Acid • Sodium Metabisulfite • Sorbic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir contains this as ingredient number 1.
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir 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 Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir contains this as ingredient number 2.
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir contains this as ingredient number 3.
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir contains this as ingredient number 5.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneBiologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir contains this as ingredient number 6.
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir contains this as ingredient number 17.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidBiologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir contains this as ingredient number 7.
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.
Biologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir contains this as ingredient number 9.
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir contains this as ingredient number 9.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineBiologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir contains this as ingredient number 14.
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir contains this as ingredient number 15.
Urea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaBiologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir contains this as ingredient number 15.
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir contains this as ingredient number 30.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBiologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir contains this as ingredient number 16.
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Tea-Lactate.
Biologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir contains this as ingredient number 21.
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir contains this as ingredient number 27.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateBiologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir contains this as ingredient number 23.
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir contains this as ingredient number 34.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Sodium Lactate is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin.
It also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
Our NMF is formed from amino acids, lactic acid, sugars, minerals, peptides, and electrolytes. As we age, our NMF naturally depletes. Other sources of NMF depletion include harsh and drying ingredients such as denatured alcohol. Sodium lactate can help replenish our NMF, leading to more hydrated and plump skin.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateBiologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir contains this as ingredient number 24.
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolBiologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir contains this as ingredient number 25.
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Biologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir 27 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir 38 ingredients
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Biologique Recherche Complexe Royal Light Boosting Elixir 27 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2 Extreme Oxygenating Elixir 38 ingredients
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