Biologique Recherche Dermopore Serum for Dilated Pores Versus Biologique Recherche Complexe Iribiol Rebalancing and Purifying Serum for the Face

Biologique Recherche Dermopore Serum for Dilated Pores Versus Biologique Recherche Complexe Iribiol Rebalancing and Purifying Serum for the Face

This serum is formulated around Phytic Acid to brighten and soften signs of aging.

This acne serum is formulated around Gluconolactone and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and balance excess oil.

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Butylene Glycol

Alcohol Denat.

Pentylene Glycol

Phenoxyethanol

Xanthan Gum

Ethylhexylglycerin

Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract

Maltodextrin

Phytic Acid

Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract, Maltodextrin, Phytic Acid

Gluconolactone

Glycerin

Niacinamide

Propylene Glycol

Lactic Acid

Ethoxydiglycol

Magnesium Chloride

Malic Acid

Vinegar

Citric Acid

Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract

Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Sulfur

Allantoin

Sodium Salicylate

Serine

Urea

Sorbitol

Tea-Lactate

Sodium Lactate

Sodium Benzoate

Water, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Magnesium Chloride, Malic Acid, Vinegar, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sulfur, Allantoin, Sodium Salicylate, Serine, Urea, Sorbitol, Tea-Lactate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Benzoate

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Phytic Acid is a gentle AHA and antioxidant. AHAs are chemical exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells. Phytic Acid has a slight and mild exfoliating effect.

The chemical makeup makes it classified as an AHA, much like lactic acid.

In some cases, it is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water, helping to stabilize the ingredients in a product.

An interesting fact about phytic acid is that it is considered an antinutrient. People do not have the enzyme needed to properly breakdown and digest phytic acid. When ingested, phytic acid binds to minerals and prevents them from being absorbed.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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