Biologique Recherche Moisturizers & Face Creams: Which Are Best For Your Skin Type?

Choosing the right Biologique Recherche moisturizer or face cream is one of the most important parts of establishing a good at home skincare routine. The best one for you depends on many factors including your skin type, concerns, and lifestyle. Here's how to break it down and learn more about the best Biologique Recherche products:

Know Your Skin Type: This is the most important step. Here’s what to look for with some of Biologique Recherche's best face cream products:

Oily Skin or Acne-Prone Skin:
Look for: Oil-free, non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores), gel-based, or lightweight lotions. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera. Avoid: Heavy creams, mineral oil, or lanolin.

We recommend: Biologique Recherche Creme Dermopurifiante

Dry Skin:
Look for: Thicker creams, occlusive and emollient ingredients. Key ingredients: Ceramides, shea butter, glycerin, squalane, hyaluronic acid. Avoid: Alcohol-heavy formulas or overly mattifying products

We recommend: Biologique Recherche Creme Dermo-RL

Combination Skin:
Look for: A balanced moisturizer, not too heavy, not too light. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, lightweight oils like squalane

We recommend: Biologique Recherche Creme Grand Millesime

Sensitive Skin:
Look for: Fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, soothing formulas. Key ingredients such as Aloe vera, chamomile, centella asiatica (cica), oat extract. Avoid: Fragrance, alcohol, essential oils, exfoliating acids (unless gentle)

We recommend: Biologique Recherche Creme Verte Espoir A.R.

Normal Skin:
You’ve got options. Best to go for something lightweight and hydrating to maintain balance.

We recommend: Biologique Recherche Creme Elastine or Creme Collagene

Mature Skin:
Look for heavier creams and moisturizers that focus on firming, plumping and toning skin while boosting collagen production. Key ingredients: lactic acid, peptides, Vitamin C, ceramides and retinoids. 

We recommend: Biologique Recherche Creme ADN Metamorphique or Creme Biofixine

Understand the ingredients and which ones are best suited for your skin type

Here’s a cheat sheet: Humectants (pull water into skin): Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, urea, aloe. Emollients (smooth & soften): Squalane, ceramides, fatty acids, oils. Occlusives (seal in moisture): Petrolatum, shea butter, beeswax

If you’re layering serums or actives, you want a moisturizer that locks in moisture. Always combine a quality exfoliating toner like the Lotion P50 and a face masque such as the Masque Vivant to complete your skincare regiment. And remeber consistency is the best way to achieve your best skin ever.

Is there a difference between day and night face creams?

Yes there is a differnce. Your daytime face cream should be more lightweight to avoid a heavier feel and allow for easier makeup application. Ideally it should include and SPF but SPF can be applied as a separate product for full protection.

Your nighttime face cream is best if richer and more focused on repair which would include ingredients like retinol, peptides, or ceramides.

Always choose a face cream based on your skin goals

Anti-aging? - Peptides, retinol (PM), antioxidants like vitamin C (AM)
Brightening? - Niacinamide, vitamin C, licorice root
Redness-prone or reactive? - Centella asiatica, green tea, oat, aloe vera

It is always best to do a patch test or try out a sample

Always test new products on a small patch (jawline, neck, or behind the ear) for a few days to make sure your skin doesn’t react. We offer free samples for mots face creams.