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Home » Skincare » Moisturiser » Biotherm Aquasource Gel Moisturizer for Normal-Combination Skins : Just right!

Biotherm Aquasource Gel Moisturizer for Normal-Combination Skins : Just right!

February 14, 2011 Paris B 16 Comments

The eagle-eyed amongst you will notice that skincare reviews usually make an appearance on a specific day of the week. But what’s life if without variety?! 😀 I’m working through quite a backlog so you’re going to have to put up with some disruption to the regular programme i.e. quite a few overdue skincare posts coming up.

This one’s a long overdue review on the Biotherm Aquasource Non Stop Oligo-Thermal Gel Intense Moisturization… which is basically the famed Biotherm Aquasource moisturizing gel. I had a bad reaction to the pink Aquasource Moisture Cream version before, which was for dry skins, and the blue Aquasource Oil Free lotion for oily skins.

review biotherm aquasource oligo-thermal gel moisturiser

This time, when the opportunity arose, despite being diagnosed as needing the blue line (for oily skins) I specifically refused it and went for the green tub – for normal/combination skins.

I felt a little like Goldilocks at this point – I’d tried the one that was too rich, the one that was not hydrating enough… and finally, here was one that was just right! 😀

The gel texture absorbed quickly into the skin with no sticky feel, and it kept my skin hydrated during the day. I used it mainly in the day as I go for lighter moisturizers in the day, so this was perfect. I find that when I apply the gel to my skin, my skin feels cool which was a little unexpected.

I experienced no breakouts and my skin felt nice while I was using it. I even slathered on a thicker layer some days to use as a mask or sleeping pack, and it was nice!

review biotherm aquasource non stop oligo thermal gel moisturizer

If I do have one complaint, it would be that it is a tad too fragranced for my liking. There is a sharp marine scent which might be a nod to the claim of 5,000 litres of spa water in a bottle. I now prefer creams that have no scent, or a light scent or that smell natural, like the scent of essential oils. The fragrance in this one was just a bit too heavy for my liking.

Pros: Skin felt hydrated all day, Not sticky or oily, Can be used as a sleeping mask

Cons: Fragrance is too strong, Glass jar can be unwieldy

Biotherm has always been all about the use of thermal plankton as a key ingredient in their skincare. This helps keep skin hydrated and it seems to work. At least in this gel moisturizer.

Its a decent gel moisturizer that does a decent job at hydrating the skin. Not too sticky, not to oily but just nice 😀

Paris B

Biotherm Aquasource Non Stop Oligo-Thermal Gel Intense Moisturization retails at RM140/50ml at all Biotherm counters.

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  1. rinnah says

    February 14, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    I’ve always found Biotherm to be too rich for my skin – tend to break out in pimples (which I don’t have) when I use their moisturizers. 🙁

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    • ParisB says

      February 14, 2011 at 4:27 pm

      Perhaps its the thermal plankton playing havoc with your skin? I broke out something awful with the pink one but this one’s alright, thank goodness! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jenn says

    February 14, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    This was wonderful for my skin at the beginning, but it started to break me out after awhile. This is how i found out that my skin hates denatured alcohol 🙁

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    • ParisB says

      February 14, 2011 at 7:53 pm

      Eeps! I guess I’m lucky that that doesn’t kill my skin but glad to know you worked out the culprit so you won’t kill your skin again 🙂

      Reply
  3. Amanda says

    February 14, 2011 at 10:22 pm

    I was using Biotherm for a while before I decided to switch to La Roche Posay… It broke me out after a while… it’s such a shame cuz I really liked how light the moisturiser is.

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    • ParisB says

      February 15, 2011 at 9:29 pm

      I’m waiting for La Roche Posay to reach here 😀 I hear it might be soon. So sorry to hear this broke you out.

      Reply
  4. Fruity Purplicious says

    February 15, 2011 at 12:35 am

    this is one of my favourite moisturiser~~~ love it.. and will love it always~

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    • ParisB says

      February 15, 2011 at 9:29 pm

      Glad to know that! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Nadia says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:51 am

    This green one didn’t work on me – it made my skin flake out big time! But, the pink one worked wonderfully a long, long time ago! hehe…

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  6. lemon says

    February 15, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    I have combi skin. This one works pretty well for me. Been using it for awhile now. Love it, my HG daily moisturiser!

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    • ParisB says

      February 15, 2011 at 9:41 pm

      Great to know! 🙂

      Reply
  7. ALEXUTZA says

    February 16, 2011 at 7:43 am

    I usually break out from gel creams, and the only one that worked for me was Dior HydrAction Sorbet. I haven’t tried this one yet.

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    • ParisB says

      February 16, 2011 at 10:03 am

      Ooh I haven’t tried the Dior one, but I tried some samples from the Dior Hydraction range a while ago and it felt nice!

      Reply
  8. yuki says

    February 16, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    I should have tried this when I received the samples!! It’s been sitting in my cupboard for 2 years or so… I refrained from trying new stuff ever since I got breakouts… lol… goldilocks 🙂

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  9. HueyLynn says

    March 1, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    My skin is combination skin and i find this works really well for me and my sister. No breakouts and it hydrates. I hate sticky sticky feeling and this one works perfectly fine.

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  10. Winnie says

    March 23, 2011 at 6:55 am

    I have combination skin and I used this moisturizer for years but I’ve recently switched to Shiseido after realizing it’s not moisturizing enough. My review here: http://jealousofmyskin.com/biotherm-aquasource/

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