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Complexe Iribiol Serum

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Complexe Iribiol Serum
Biologique Recherche
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Benefits
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Anti-Bacterial
  • Anti-Acne
  • Clears Pores
  • Purifying
  • Mattifying
  • Exfoliating
  • Brightening

Biologique Recherche Complexe Iribiol is a targeted spot treatment for active acne. It regulates sebum secretion and tightens pores, diminishing acne-causing bacteria and reducing inflammation.

Iris Extract is rich in flavonoids, offering strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits, while its tannins provide astringent properties that tighten pores and help to regulate sebum over time.

Zinc Extract offers potent healing, astringent and antimicrobial properties, helping to regulate hormone-triggered oil production, shrink enlarged pores and reduce the appearance of breakouts.

Beta-Hydroxy Acid (Salicylic Acid) penetrates into the pores to exfoliate sebaceous plugs and dead cell debris from within, preventing congestion before it reaches the skin's surface as visible blemishes.

Together, these three key actives target the root causes of oily and blemish-prone skin, producing a measurably clearer, less congested and more refined complexion with regular use.

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Biologique Recherche Complexe Iribiol is a targeted spot treatment for active acne. It regulates sebum secretion and tightens pores, diminishing acne-causing bacteria and reducing inflammation.

Iris Extract is rich in flavonoids, offering strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits, while its tannins provide astringent properties that tighten pores and help to regulate sebum over time.

Zinc Extract offers potent healing, astringent and antimicrobial properties, helping to regulate hormone-triggered oil production, shrink enlarged pores and reduce the appearance of breakouts.

Beta-Hydroxy Acid (Salicylic Acid) penetrates into the pores to exfoliate sebaceous plugs and dead cell debris from within, preventing congestion before it reaches the skin's surface as visible blemishes.

Together, these three key actives target the root causes of oily and blemish-prone skin, producing a measurably clearer, less congested and more refined complexion with regular use.

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More Info

  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
Who it is for
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For you if

Acne

Blackheads & Whiteheads

Dull Skin

Acne-Prone Skin

Oily Skin

How to Apply
Apply to target areas of congestion and/or acne, focus usually on the T-zone where sebaceous glands are generally more concentrated. Massage five drops per area, until the product has been completely absorbed.
Ingredients

Scroll down the page for a full breakdown of the active ingredients.

Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Salicylic Acid, Papaver Rhoeas Petal (Flower) Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract.

Not to be used on the eye contour area. SPF must be used when using this product; do not use if you are going to be exposed to direct sunlight. We do not recommend you use this product alongside any other AHA’s or vitamin A products (such as retinol or retinoids). Do not use after invasive medical/aesthetic treatment for at least one month. Do not use immediately after a facial peel, or a medical laser treatment. Do not use on damaged or irritated skin or on open wounds or burns. Do not use on sensitive/sensitised areas, unless directed otherwise by a professional.


Please note: The ingredients listed in this product are subject to change as the formulation is updated. We aim to update the INCI list as soon as possible, but we encourage you to read the ingredient list on the product itself to ensure it's suitable for your personal use.

Smell & Texture

Smells Like: A neutral scent with hints of botanical notes.

Texture: Lightweight and watery consistency.

About the Brand
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Founded in Paris in the late 1970s by biologist Yvan Allouche and physiotherapist Josette Allouche, Biologique Recherche began as a laboratory for bespoke, high-performance formulas for elite skin professionals. Their medical-grade precision and artisanal formulation, paired with consummate savoir-faire, underpin their reputation for outstanding, clinically proven results.

Biologique Recherche treats skin according to its Skin Instant©, the skin’s precise, evolving state. Each formula is loaded with active ingredients in exceptional concentrations, then prescribed to address those real-time needs. This precision approach corrects imbalances, restores function, and delivers visible, lasting transformation.

Cold-processed actives are the core of Biologique Recherche. Formulated at 18–25°C, this method avoids the 70°C heat of standard processing that breaks down actives. Botanical, marine, and biotechnological extracts stay intact for higher absorption, stronger repair, and better tolerance. Antioxidants, peptides, and enzymes remain stable, ensuring consistent, visible results.

The Benefits

  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Pore Decongesting
  • - + Purifying
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
Anti-Inflammatory

Anti-Inflammatory skincare soothes, heal, and balance your skin, the targeted actives are designed to reduce inflammation. Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury or irritation, but continuous inflammation can lead to troublesome skin conditions like acne, rosacea, or eczema. Our anti-inflammatory skincare solutions work to soothe and calm your skin, reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort to provide much-needed relief. By strengthening your skin's barrier, these products help protect against further irritation and damage. Additionally, the anti-inflammatory actives support your skin's natural healing processes, leading to a more balanced and resilient complexion.

Anti-Bacterial

Anti-bacterial action targets and inhibits the growth of bacteria on your skin's surface. Anti-bacterial ingredients work by disrupting essential bacterial processes like cell wall synthesis or protein production, reducing the risk of skin infections and inflammation. They are especially effective for treating acne by controlling the acne-causing bacteria known as Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes). This anti-bacterial action helps diminish imperfections, prevent new breakouts, and reduce irritation, giving you clearer, healthier skin.

Pore Decongesting

Pore decongesting focuses on both clearing and minimising the appearance of enlarged pores. Enlarged pores often result from excess oil production and the build-up of impurities within the pore, which can stretch them over time, while ageing further contributes as reduced elasticity makes them more visible. Effective formulations work first to clear the pores—dissolving and removing trapped sebum, debris, and congestion—before regulating oil production and supporting collagen and elastin to improve skin firmness. By addressing both internal build-up and structural integrity, pores can return to a clearer, more refined, and less noticeable state.

Purifying

Purifying skincare is designed to deeply cleanse and decongest the skin by targeting excess oil at its source—within the pores. Rather than simply removing surface shine, these formulations work to dissolve and dislodge sebum, debris, and impurities trapped inside the pore lining, helping to prevent congestion, blackheads, and breakouts. Actives such as exfoliating acids and oil-regulating ingredients penetrate into the pore to effectively “strip out” excess oil, restoring clarity and refining skin texture. By clearing buildup from within, purifying treatments leave the skin feeling exceptionally clean, balanced and visibly smoother.

Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)

Sebum regulation involves normalising oil production in your sebaceous glands to reduce shine, oiliness and breakouts, restoring your skin's natural balance. Overactive sebaceous glands can be triggered by internal factors like genetics, hormonal changes and stress, as well as external factors such as using stripping or overly active skincare, climate, pollution and diet. Excessive sebum production can lead to enlarged pores, acne and an oily, shiny appearance. Effective sebum regulation means using skincare products that balance oil levels without over-drying your skin, helping you achieve a clearer, more matte complexion.

Chemical Exfoliation

Chemical exfoliation uses acids to dissolve the "glue" holding dead skin cells together, promoting skin cell turnover and replacing old cells with new, healthy ones. Acids like AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs not only help shed skin but also offer benefits like brightening, clarifying, and anti-ageing, depending on the type used.

Brightening (Energising)

Brightening skincare involves using active ingredients to boost your blood circulation, detoxification and cellular energy. Improved blood circulation brings more essential nutrients and oxygen to your skin, while detoxification helps eliminate cell waste and impurities that can make your skin look dull. Certain active ingredients also enhance your skin's metabolism and regeneration. These combined actions restore your skin's vitality and radiant appearance, giving you a fresh, energised complexion.

  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Pore Decongesting
  • - + Purifying
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Brightening (Energising)

Active Ingredients

  • - + Iris Extract
  • - + Zinc Extract
  • - + Beta Hydroxy Acid
Iris Extract

Iris Extract is rich in flavonoids, offering strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits, while its tannins (naturally occurring compound) provide astringent (tightening) properties. Additionally, Iris Extract helps tighten pores, resulting in a smoother complexion.

Zinc Extract

Zinc Extract offers potent healing, astringent (pore-tightening), and antimicrobial properties. It helps regulate hormone-triggered oil production, effectively mattifying skin, shrinking enlarged pores, and reducing the appearance of breakouts.

Beta Hydroxy Acid

Beta Hydroxy Acid is a chemical exfoliant which penetrates deeply into pores to dissolve debris and dead skin cells. Because BHAs are oil-soluble, anti-bacterial & anti-inflammatory, they are particularly adept at treating active, inflamed and infected acne; even cystic acne. Also known as Salicylic Acid, this powerful ingredient is great at sebum-regulating the skin, reducing pores, lightening hyperpigmentation, fighting bacteria and easing inflammation.

  • - + Iris Extract
  • - + Zinc Extract
  • - + Beta Hydroxy Acid
Active & Inflamed Acne

Acne affects more than 640 million people worldwide, around 85% of whom are teenagers. The primary reason for dermatological consultation is classified into two main categories: inflammatory acne and comedonal acne. There are 3 levels of severity, depending on the number, type and distribution of lesions, as well as the presence of scars. Classification helps determine the most suitable treatment for each case. Comedonal acne is mild and non-inflammatory, consisting of black and white heads, while moderate to severe acne is inflammatory and consists of papules, pustules, nodules and cysts which can be sore to the touch and typically red or swollen in appearance. Acne is a complex, multifactorial, chronic disease involving genetic, metabolic and hormonal factors, with cutaneous and gut microbiota playing a key role.

Clinical Proofs

EFFICACITY TEST:
Test conducted on 8 subjects aged from 16 to 25 with oily skin prone to acne. The product has been
applied every day for 28 days, morning and evening, on acne lesions.
USE TEST:
Test conducted on 19 women aged from 21 to 40 with oily skin. The product has been applied every day
for 3 weeks, morning and evening, on the face, neck and décolleté.

- 89% of women think the sebum secretion is less intense
- 89% of women think the T zone is less shiny
- 95% of women think the skin is less oily
- 89% of women think the skin is rebalanced
- 95% of women think the skin pore’s grains are retightened
- 95% of women think the product prevents the cutaneous imperfections development
- 79% of women think the product favourises cutaneous imperfections cicatrisation
- 84% of women think cutaneous imperfections are blurred
- 100% of women think the skin is unified

* The above information has been supplied to the Embassy of Beauty by the brand manufacturer. Embassy of Beauty takes no responsibility for these claimed studies and or results.

Spotlight

Active & Inflamed Acne

Acne affects more than 640 million people worldwide, around 85% of whom are teenagers. The primary reason for dermatological consultation is classified into two main categories: inflammatory acne and comedonal acne. There are 3 levels of severity, depending on the number, type and distribution of lesions, as well as the presence of scars. Classification helps determine the most suitable treatment for each case. Comedonal acne is mild and non-inflammatory, consisting of black and white heads, while moderate to severe acne is inflammatory and consists of papules, pustules, nodules and cysts which can be sore to the touch and typically red or swollen in appearance. Acne is a complex, multifactorial, chronic disease involving genetic, metabolic and hormonal factors, with cutaneous and gut microbiota playing a key role.

Clinical Proofs

Clinical Proofs

EFFICACITY TEST:
Test conducted on 8 subjects aged from 16 to 25 with oily skin prone to acne. The product has been
applied every day for 28 days, morning and evening, on acne lesions.
USE TEST:
Test conducted on 19 women aged from 21 to 40 with oily skin. The product has been applied every day
for 3 weeks, morning and evening, on the face, neck and décolleté.

- 89% of women think the sebum secretion is less intense
- 89% of women think the T zone is less shiny
- 95% of women think the skin is less oily
- 89% of women think the skin is rebalanced
- 95% of women think the skin pore’s grains are retightened
- 95% of women think the product prevents the cutaneous imperfections development
- 79% of women think the product favourises cutaneous imperfections cicatrisation
- 84% of women think cutaneous imperfections are blurred
- 100% of women think the skin is unified

* The above information has been supplied to the Embassy of Beauty by the brand manufacturer. Embassy of Beauty takes no responsibility for these claimed studies and or results.

Why I love it

  • "The efficacy of Biologique Recherche relies not only on its science-driven approach to balancing and curing the skin, but on its prescriptive and tailored nature."

    X Natalie K-F

    Founder, Embassy of Beauty