A hydrating and stimulating facial toner that removes residual impurities while hydrating and toning the skin, preparing it for the next steps of skin care.
Leaves skin clean, fresh, smooth, radiant and comfortable; minimizes pores, making it an ideal toner for normal and combination skin.
It is formulated with L’Oreal’s patented ingredient: Life Plankton, rich in nutrients, vitamins, proteins and amino acids. They do not advance any more assets, so we are going to dive into the INCI to see what it is made of.
Remember that we have also done this with more products, and you can read it in this analysis of the Best Facial Toners , so you don’t have to break your head trying all the toners on the market.
Index
Biotherm Biosource Anti-Pollution Stimulating Tonic Analysis
- Butylene Glycol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Alcohol Denat. : Analyzed in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Glycerin : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Phenoxyethanol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Sodium Citrate : Analyzed in the anti-wrinkle cream Vita Lift 5 from L’Oreal Men Expert .
- Chlorphenesin : Analyzed in the anti-wrinkle cream Vita Lift 5 from L’Oreal Men Expert .
- PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30 : It is considered an emulsifier and surfactant.
- PEG / PPG / Polybutylene Glycol 8/5/3 Glycerin : Synthetic oily liquid derived from glycerin that is also water soluble and works as a great skin moisturizer. Its moisturizing capacity is comparable to that of glycerin itself and both act in synergy to provide the skin with excellent hydration. It is non-sticky and non-greasy.
- Mannose : Tested in La Roche Posay Redermic C Filler Treatment .
- Disodium EDTA : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Citric Acid : Analyzed in the Fiori di Cipria anti-wrinkle cream .
- Serine : Analyzed in Mercadona’s Sisbela eye contour .
- Citrulline : Analyzed in Aquasource Gel De Biotherm cream .
- Zinc Gluconate : Tested in Lancôme Men’s Age Fight wrinkle cream .
- Linalool : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Benzyl Salicylate : Analyzed in Collistar’s Hyaluronic Acid Aquagel cream .
- Lactobacillus Ferment : Analyzed in the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye contour .
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Benzyl Alcohol : Tested in Nuxellence de Nuxe eye contour .
- Citronellol : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Geraniol : Analyzed in the Decléor Harmonie Calm eye contour .
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein : Analyzed in the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye contour .
- Hydroxycitronellal : Analyzed in Biotherm Homme’s Aquapower moisturizer .
- Glycine : Analyzed in Filorga’s Ultralifting Lift Designer Serum .
- Arginine : Analyzed in Filorga’s Ultralifting Lift Designer Serum .
- Vitreoscilla Ferment : Analyzed in Biotherm Homme Force Supreme anti-wrinkle cream .
- Sodium Dehydroacetate : Analyzed in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Sodium Succinate : Analyzed in the Tonique Confort de Lancôme toner .
- Methionne : Analyzed in Filorga’s Ultralifting Lift Designer Serum .
- Potassium Sorbate : Analyzed in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Tocopherol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Perfume .
Summary analysis Biotherm Biosource Anti-Pollution Stimulating Tonic
It is a formula to avoid, for many reasons. Already at the top of the list are three preservatives, two of them harmful and irritating, something that does not bode well.
As assets, there are only 4 amino acids, an antioxidant and a moisturizing ingredient that prevents water loss from the skin. Life Plankton is too low, as are amino acids, so I highly doubt it will deliver great results.
However, the list is full of preservatives, many of them irritating or toxic; and fragrance ingredients, which in many cases are irritants or allergens.
It is a very extensive INCI, the longest we have seen, but it really does not add anything good to our skin. I would avoid it completely, but especially sensitive or dry skin, as it has alcohol in it and is full of irritants that can make it worse.
Alternative
A much more recommended option is Nezeni Cosmetics micellar water, with much more moisturizing and purifying actives, and with a much smaller amount of harmful ingredients.
They have been able to take better advantage of the ingredients since although there are also quite a few, the vast majority provide something good.
Kathie Sand always saw the world of beauty as the terrain on which to build her professional career, a goal that was clear to her when she was only 15 years old. Her great concern to expand knowledge led her to settle in Paris where she studied hand in hand with the best beauty professionals and with the most advanced techniques for skin care.
