Biologique Recherche Lotion P50W ingredients, decoded
What Biologique Recherche Lotion P50W is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Biologique Recherche
Lotion P50W
로션 P50W
What the brand says it does
A gentler exfoliating lotion for thin or sensitive skin that purifies, mattifies and hydrates while helping balance the skin surface pH.
50ingredients
5key ingredients
3worth knowing
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Gluconolactone#2
글루코노락톤
PHA: a gentle exfoliant that also hydrates; suits sensitive skin.
Ingredient guide →Niacinamide#4
나이아신아마이드
Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.
Ingredient guide →Lactic Acid#6
락틱애씨드
Gentler AHA that exfoliates and hydrates. Increases sun sensitivity.
Ingredient guide →Urea#23
우레아
Humectant at low levels; softens rough, thick skin at higher levels.
Ingredient guide →Sulfur#50
황
Classic acne ingredient that dries out blemishes and reduces oil.
Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Geranial). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Amyl Cinnamal, Amylcinnamyl Alcohol, Anise Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Evernia Furfuracea (Treemoss) Extract, Evernia Prunastri (Oakmoss) Extract, Farnesol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Methyl 2-Octynoate. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Contains exfoliating acids (Lactic Acid), which can make skin more sensitive to the sun. Use sunscreen during the day.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- GluconolactoneExfoliant
- GlycerinHumectant
- NiacinamideActive ingredient
- Propylene GlycolHumectant
We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (50)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Gluconolactone글루코노락톤PHA: a gentle exfoliant that also hydrates; suits sensitive skin.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 3 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 4 | Niacinamide나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 5 | Propylene Glycol프로필렌글라이콜Humectant and solvent; can sting very sensitive skin at high levels. | Humectant |
| 6 | Lactic Acid락틱애씨드Gentler AHA that exfoliates and hydrates. Increases sun sensitivity.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 7 | Ethoxydiglycol에톡시다이글라이콜Solvent that helps actives such as vitamin C dissolve and penetrate. | Solvent |
| 8 | Magnesium Chloride마그네슘클로라이드Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 9 | Malic Acid말릭애씨드Adjusts or buffers the pH of the formula. | pH adjuster |
| 10 | Vinegar (Acetum)식초Adjusts or buffers the pH of the formula. | pH adjuster |
| 11 | Phytic Acid파이틱애씨드Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 12 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 13 | Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas. | Preservative |
| 14 | Sodium Salicylate소듐살리실레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 15 | Tea-lactate티이에이-락테이트Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 16 | Sorbitol솔비톨Sugar alcohol humectant. | Humectant |
| 17 | Sodium Lactate소듐락테이트Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 18 | Arctium Lappa Root Extract우엉뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 19 | Cochlearia Armoracia (Horseradish) Root Extract호스래디시뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 20 | Allantoin알란토인Soothing, softening ingredient. | Soothing |
| 21 | Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract퀼라자껍질추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 22 | Serine세린Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 23 | Urea우레아Humectant at low levels; softens rough, thick skin at higher levels.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 24 | Arnica Montana Flower Extract아르니카 몬타나꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 25 | Amyl Cinnamal아밀신남알Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 26 | Amylcinnamyl Alcohol아밀신나밀알코올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 27 | Anise Alcohol아니스알코올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 28 | Benzyl Alcohol벤질알코올Preservative and solvent; also on the EU fragrance-allergen list. | Preservative |
| 29 | Benzyl Benzoate벤질벤조에이트Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 30 | Benzyl Cinnamate벤질신나메이트Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 31 | Benzyl Salicylate벤질살리실레이트Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 32 | Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract고추열매추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 33 | Cinnamal신남알Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 34 | Cinnamyl Alcohol신나밀알코올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 35 | Citral시트랄Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 36 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 37 | Coumarin쿠마린Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 38 | Eugenol유제놀Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 39 | Evernia Furfuracea (Treemoss) Extract나무이끼추출물Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 40 | Evernia Prunastri (Oakmoss) Extract참나무이끼추출물Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 41 | Farnesol파네솔Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 42 | Geranial제라니알Lemon-scented aroma chemical (one of the two forms of citral). | Fragrance |
| 43 | Hexyl Cinnamal헥실신남알Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 44 | Hydroxycitronellal하이드록시시트로넬알Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 45 | Isoeugenol아이소유제놀Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 46 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 47 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 48 | Methyl 2-Octynoate메틸2-옥티노에이트Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 49 | Sodium Bisulfite소듐바이설파이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 50 | Sulfur황Classic acne ingredient that dries out blemishes and reduces oil. | Active ingredient |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.