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Benefits
  • Anti-Wrinkle
  • Firming
  • Lifting
  • Plumping
  • Regenerating
  • Anti-Pigmentation
  • Scar-Repairing
  • Brightening
  • Purifying
  • Anti-Acne
  • Antioxidant
  • Exfoliating
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Anti-Redness
  • Microbiome Balancing
  • Mattifying
  • Complexion-Unifying
  • Detoxifying
  • Active Delivery
  • Anti-Bacterial
  • Clears Pores

The Biologique Recherche Lotion P50V is a multi-functional exfoliating and reconditioning toner specifically formulated for devitalised, mature, or weakened skin. Combining exfoliation, purification, and regeneration in a single step, this advanced formula works to accelerate epidermal renewal, rebalance the skin, and restore clarity, tone, and vitality. It delivers both immediate resurfacing effects and long-term improvement in skin strength and function.

At the core of the formula is a synergistic exfoliating complex composed of Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Gluconolactone. This blend provides progressive and controlled exfoliation—eliminating dead skin cells, unclogging pores, and smoothing uneven texture—while remaining suitable for more fragile skin conditions. By stimulating cellular turnover, it helps reduce dullness, soften fine lines, and visibly refine the skin’s surface.

This exfoliating action is reinforced by a regenerating and stimulating complex featuring Walnut Extract and Sponge (Spongilla) Extract. These ingredients promote epidermal renewal by activating micro-circulation and encouraging natural skin regeneration. Their keratolytic and bio-stimulating properties enhance the skin’s renewal cycle, contributing to improved texture, increased vitality, and a more refined, even complexion.

A purifying and rebalancing complex centred around Vinegar (Acetic Acid) helps restore the skin’s natural pH while regulating excess sebum. This action tightens the appearance of pores, reduces congestion, and leaves the skin clarified, toned, and balanced.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) supports barrier function and improves overall skin resilience while helping to regulate oil production and reduce redness. Its brightening properties promote a more even skin tone, while its anti-inflammatory benefits help minimise sensitivity.

To ensure skin comfort, a soothing botanical complex including Arnica Extract and Witch Hazel works to calm irritation, support microcirculation, and reduce reactivity. These ingredients help maintain balance within the skin while reinforcing its natural defences.

Hydrating agents such as Glycerin provide essential moisture retention, preventing dehydration and supporting barrier integrity. This ensures the skin remains supple, comfortable, and protected despite ongoing exfoliation.

Together, these precisely selected actives deliver a comprehensive approach to skin renewal—exfoliating, purifying, and regenerating the skin while strengthening its barrier, refining texture, and restoring radiance for a smoother, clearer, and more revitalised complexion over time.

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The Biologique Recherche Lotion P50V is a multi-functional exfoliating and reconditioning toner specifically formulated for devitalised, mature, or weakened skin. Combining exfoliation, purification, and regeneration in a single step, this advanced formula works to accelerate epidermal renewal, rebalance the skin, and restore clarity, tone, and vitality. It delivers both immediate resurfacing effects and long-term improvement in skin strength and function.

At the core of the formula is a synergistic exfoliating complex composed of Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Gluconolactone. This blend provides progressive and controlled exfoliation—eliminating dead skin cells, unclogging pores, and smoothing uneven texture—while remaining suitable for more fragile skin conditions. By stimulating cellular turnover, it helps reduce dullness, soften fine lines, and visibly refine the skin’s surface.

This exfoliating action is reinforced by a regenerating and stimulating complex featuring Walnut Extract and Sponge (Spongilla) Extract. These ingredients promote epidermal renewal by activating micro-circulation and encouraging natural skin regeneration. Their keratolytic and bio-stimulating properties enhance the skin’s renewal cycle, contributing to improved texture, increased vitality, and a more refined, even complexion.

A purifying and rebalancing complex centred around Vinegar (Acetic Acid) helps restore the skin’s natural pH while regulating excess sebum. This action tightens the appearance of pores, reduces congestion, and leaves the skin clarified, toned, and balanced.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) supports barrier function and improves overall skin resilience while helping to regulate oil production and reduce redness. Its brightening properties promote a more even skin tone, while its anti-inflammatory benefits help minimise sensitivity.

To ensure skin comfort, a soothing botanical complex including Arnica Extract and Witch Hazel works to calm irritation, support microcirculation, and reduce reactivity. These ingredients help maintain balance within the skin while reinforcing its natural defences.

Hydrating agents such as Glycerin provide essential moisture retention, preventing dehydration and supporting barrier integrity. This ensures the skin remains supple, comfortable, and protected despite ongoing exfoliation.

Together, these precisely selected actives deliver a comprehensive approach to skin renewal—exfoliating, purifying, and regenerating the skin while strengthening its barrier, refining texture, and restoring radiance for a smoother, clearer, and more revitalised complexion over time.

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

Loss of Firmness

Wrinkles

Enlarged Pores

Dehydrated Skin

Textured Skin

Dull Skin

Red Cross
Not For you if
How to Apply
For the first two weeks of use, apply a few drops to dampened cotton pads with cold water, and press and release, patting the product all over face, neck and décolleté, once in the evening. Please do not rub and only pass over each area once. After two weeks of use, if the skin is not sensitive to the product, switch to dry cotton pads.
Ingredients

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

Water (Aqua), Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Citric Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Malic Acid, Cochlearia Armoracia (Horseradish) Root Extract, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Extract, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Yeast Extract, Phytic Acid, Sulfur, Vinegar (Acetum), Sodium Salicylate, Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Bisulfite.

*This product contains nut-derived ingredients and should be avoided by individuals with nut allergies.

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: It has a strong, medicinal scent with hints of vinegar and yeast.

Texture: It has a watery, liquid texture.

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-Wrinkle
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Micro-Needling Effect
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Purifying
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Photo-Protecting
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Complexion-Unifying (Anti-Blotchiness)
  • - + Detoxifying
  • - + Active Delivery
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Pore Decongesting
Anti-Wrinkle

Anti-wrinkle skincare is focused on both preventing and visibly reducing the formation of lines by targeting the structural and dynamic causes of wrinkles within the skin. Fine lines and deeper wrinkles develop as collagen and elastin decline, cell turnover slows and repeated facial movements create creases that become etched over time. Advanced formulations address these mechanisms through a combination of elastin-stimulating actives, smoothing peptides that help relax the appearance of expression lines, and deeply hydrating ingredients that plump the skin from within. By reinforcing the skin’s architecture while softening surface contractions and improving elasticity, anti-wrinkle skincare delivers a visibly smoother complexion.

Firming & Lifting

Firming & Lifting skincare is designed to restore strength, structure, and definition to the skin, creating a visibly tighter, more sculpted appearance. As the skin loses collagen and elasticity over time, it can begin to soften and sag, losing its natural contours. Advanced formulations work to rebuild this support from within—boosting firmness while helping to visibly lift and redefine the skin. The result is a smoother, more toned complexion with enhanced bounce and resilience, where facial contours appear sharper and elevated.

Plumping

Plumping involves using active ingredients to boost the production of key structural components like collagen, the dermal-epidermal junction and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), giving your skin more volume and density. Collagen provides structural support and firmness, while the dermal-epidermal junction, a thin connective layer, ensures smooth, wrinkle-free skin by facilitating cell communication. GAGs, like hyaluronic acid, keep your skin hydrated and plump from within. By stimulating these components, active ingredients help restore your skin's plumpness and radiance.

Micro-Needling Effect

Micro-needling effect skincare is designed to stimulate the regeneration of new, healthy skin by activating the skin’s natural repair mechanisms—without the need for needles. Through controlled micro-stimulation, these formulations encourage accelerated cell turnover and boost collagen and elastin production, resulting in firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin. This regenerative process not only softens fine lines and improves skin density, but also helps reduce the appearance of pigmentation and scarring by promoting the renewal of more even, uniform skin. By continuously supporting the formation of fresh skin cells, this approach refines texture, enhances clarity, and reveals a complexion that appears more resilient, radiant, and visibly rejuvenated over time.

Anti-Pigmentation

Dealing with pigmentation means targeting melanin overproduction to reduce dark spots and prevent new ones. Melanin production can be triggered by UV exposure, pollution, hormonal changes (like during pregnancy), and inflammation (from acne or cuts). This excess pigment is then transferred to surrounding cells in epidermis called keratinocytes, which then moves to the skin's surface, causing visible dark spots.

To treat hyperpigmentation, a personalised and consistent approach is needed. Our anti-pigmentation products include lightening agents to block tyrosinase (the enzyme that creates melanin), antioxidants to fight free radicals, and ingredients to speed up skin cell turnover, removing pigmented cells. Using broad-spectrum sun protection is crucial to prevent new pigmentation during treatment.

Scar-Repairing

Anti-Scarring skincare targets the textured scars left by acne breakouts. These scars form due to inflammation disrupting collagen and elastin fibres leading to uneven healing and indented areas. Anti-Scarring actives harness growth factors and exfoliating actives to stimulate cell repair and regeneration, optimising the skin's healing process to reduce scar formation. They also effectively diminish older scars, improving overall skin texture and leaving you with a smoother complexion and significantly reduced scar visibility.

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.

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.

Antioxidant

Antioxidant skincare is dedicated to protecting the skin against oxidative stress—one of the primary drivers of premature ageing and cellular damage—while preserving overall skin integrity and vitality. These formulations rely on potent molecules such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and polyphenols, which neutralize free radicals generated by UV exposure and environmental aggressors before they can compromise cellular structures like lipids, proteins, and DNA. Beyond defence, many antioxidants also support repair processes and enhance collagen stability, contributing to improved firmness, brightness and resilience. The result is skin that is not only shielded from ongoing damage but maintained in a healthier, more luminous state over time.

Photo-Protecting

Photo-protecting skincare at a cellular level focuses on defending the skin against the internal damage triggered by UV exposure, rather than simply blocking rays at the surface. Ultraviolet radiation generates free radicals and disrupts cellular DNA, accelerating collagen breakdown, inflammation, and premature ageing. Advanced formulations work by neutralising oxidative stress, supporting DNA repair mechanisms, and strengthening the skin’s natural defence systems to limit long-term damage. By preserving cellular integrity and maintaining healthy skin function, this approach helps prevent visible signs of photo-ageing—such as wrinkles, loss of firmness, and uneven tone.

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.

Skin Barrier Strengthening

Strengthening your skin barrier involves replenishing the key elements in the top layer of your skin (stratum corneum), leading to a stronger and healthier barrier. These essential elements include lipids (ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol) and Natural Moisturizing Factors (amino acids, hyaluronic acid, etc.). Various factors, such as incorrect skincare use, seasonal changes, and aesthetic treatments, can damage your skin barrier. When this happens, your skin loses excess water through Trans Epidermal Water Loss (T.E.W.L) and becomes less capable of defending against environmental stressors, resulting in dryness, sensitivity, and irritation.

A healthy skin barrier is crucial for overall skin health as it helps prevent hydration loss, protects against environmental damage, and reduces the risk of skin conditions like eczema and acne. By strengthening your skin barrier, you ensure your skin remains well-hydrated, resilient, and protected.

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-Redness

Anti-Redness skincare is all about reducing and preventing facial or body redness, which can result from irritation, skin conditions, compromised barriers, and hormonal changes. A targeted approach with multiple strategies works best for tackling redness. Anti-Redness formulations include active ingredients that soothe and strengthen your skin barrier. Their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties calm inflammation and protect against environmental irritants. Additionally, these ingredients have vasoconstrictive properties, meaning they reduce blood vessel dilation to lessen redness. Together, these actions help achieve a more even-toned, balanced complexion that's less prone to redness flare-ups.

Microbiome Balancing

Microbiome Balancing skincare focuses on supporting the skin’s ecosystem through a precise combination of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics—each playing a distinct and complementary role. Prebiotics act as a targeted nutrient source, feeding and promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms to maintain balance within the skin’s microbiome. Probiotics then introduce and reinforce these beneficial bacteria, helping to strengthen the skin’s natural defenses and reduce the presence of harmful strains. Postbiotics, the bioactive compounds produced through this process, enhance overall skin function by supporting barrier strength, improving hydration, and calming inflammation. Together, this synergistic approach stabilises the skin environment, resulting in a complexion that is clearer, more resilient, and visibly healthier.

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.

Complexion-Unifying (Anti-Blotchiness)

Evening skin tone is all about reducing blotchiness and achieving a more uniform complexion. Skincare products designed for this purpose use a blend of active ingredients, including soothing agents, anti-pigmentation compounds, antioxidants, and skin-restoring elements. These ingredients work together to diminish redness, inflammation, and pigment irregularities caused by inflammation, while also strengthening and protecting your skin against environmental irritants and future damage. This promotes healing and resilience, leaving your skin more balanced, radiant, and beautiful.

Detoxifying

Detoxifying skincare focuses on clearing the skin of accumulated pollutants, toxins, and metabolic waste that can dull the complexion and disrupt healthy function. Daily exposure to environmental aggressors such as pollution and oxidative stress can overwhelm the skin, leading to congestion, imbalance, and premature ageing. Advanced detoxifying formulations work to neutralise these impurities, support the skin’s natural elimination processes, and reduce the buildup of harmful particles within pores and on the surface. By restoring clarity and balance, this approach leaves the skin feeling purified, refreshed and visibly brighter.

Active Delivery

Active Delivery skincare involves advanced technologies designed to boost the absorption and effectiveness of active ingredients deep within your skin's layers. These enhancements ensure that other ingredients deliver their powerful benefits precisely where they're needed most. By overcoming the common issue of low permeability in many effective ingredients, active delivery ingredients maximise the unique benefits and visible results of your skincare routine.

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.

  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Micro-Needling Effect
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Purifying
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Photo-Protecting
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Complexion-Unifying (Anti-Blotchiness)
  • - + Detoxifying
  • - + Active Delivery
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Pore Decongesting

Active Ingredients

  • - + Walnut Extract
  • - + Sponge Extract
  • - + Cider Vinegar
  • - + Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
  • - + Yeast Extract
  • - + Sulphur
  • - + Alpha-Hydroxy Acids
  • - + Poly-Hydroxy Acids
  • - + Magnesium Chloride
  • - + Beta Hydroxy Acid
Walnut Extract

Walnut Extract counteracts skin ageing by stimulating fibroblast activity and inhibiting elastase. Meaning that it prevents the natural elastin in our skin from degrading, promoting a more elastic and smoother skin, whilst reducing fine lines & wrinkles and promoting a more toned skin. This ingredient also has powerful antioxidant properties which prevents cells from oxidative stress.

Sponge Extract

Sponge Extract is composed of fibres, which act like little needles, providing both a chemical and mechanical (physical) exfoliation. Once the Sponge makes contact with the skin, it provides a peeling action, which then induces micro-inflammation resulting in the renewal of the skin. Subsequently, as the "needles" dissolve, they secrete a stimulating substance which produces collagen and new cells, recreating a "Micro-Needling" effect on the skin without aesthetic intervention, creating a new and younger skin.

Cider Vinegar

Cider Vinegar is extracted from fermented apples and contains high concentrations of fruits acids. Particularly potent in Acetic Acid, Citric Acid and Malic Acid; Cider Vinegar contains powerful exfoliating, purifying and renewing properties. High in Polyphenols, this ingredient also has significant antioxidant effects, combatting damageing photo-induced free-radicals.

Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)

Vitamin B3 also known as Niacinamide, is versatile and highly effective ingredient with many benefits. It helps to strengthen skin barrier function and increase water retention by increasing natural ceramide production. It's anti-inflammatory and sebum regulating properties soothe, repair and balance irritated, weakened and acne prone skins. Niacinamide is also a potent antioxidant with protective and brightening properties helping to restore skin's natural glow.

Yeast Extract

Yeast extract is a bio-fermented active that helps rebalance the skin’s microbiome while regulating excess sebum and reducing congestion or dullness. By supporting a healthier microbial environment, it limits the growth of unwanted bacteria on the skin’s surface, helping to purify and refine texture without stripping or irritation. Its enzymatic action also encourages gentle cellular turnover, which helps lift away built-up dead skin cells and improves clarity, contributing to a brighter and more even complexion. Furthermore, yeast helps to reinforce barrier function so the skin remains more stable, resilient, and less reactive over time. This makes yeast extract especially effective for skin that is unbalanced, oily-tendency, stressed by urban pollution, or in need of both soothing repair and a clearer, healthier surface environment.

Sulphur

Sulphur is a chemical element found in various minerals, typically in the form of sulphide and sulphate compounds. It is valued for its keratolytic properties, which means it can soften keratinóthe protein that makes up the skin, hair, and nails. This softening action helps to smooth rough or hardened skin and facilitates the removal of superficial layers of the epidermis. By doing so, sulphur prepares the skin to better absorb and benefit from other skincare ingredients applied afterward. This makes it a useful component in skincare formulations aimed at promoting smoother, clearer, and more radiant skin.

Alpha-Hydroxy Acids

Alpha-Hydroxy Acids are a chemical exfoliant which exfoliate the top layers of the skin, offering a variety of benefits. They are mostly derived from plant-based sources. Some of the most common AHAs are Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Mandelic Acid and Malic Acid. Depending on the type of AHA, they can reduce dullness, even skin tone, reduce pigmentation, tighten pores, stimulate collagen production, hydrate the skin and offer antioxidant protection. AHAs are generally less irritating and drying to the skin as they are water-soluble.

Poly-Hydroxy Acids

Poly-Hydroxy Acids are a chemical exfoliant which exfoliate the top layers of the skin. However unlike AHAs & BHAs, they consist of larger molecules so they tend to sit on the surface of the skin for longer and penetrate slowly. Therefore, they are particularly good for more sensitive skins. As well as sloughing off dead skin cells, revealing a smoother, clearer and brighter complexion; this acid is also a fantastic hydrator.

Magnesium Chloride

Magnesium Chloride contains astringent properties, but also promotes skin regeneration by increasing the amount of collagen and elastin fibres in the dermis.

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.

  • - + Walnut Extract
  • - + Sponge Extract
  • - + Cider Vinegar
  • - + Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
  • - + Yeast Extract
  • - + Sulphur
  • - + Alpha-Hydroxy Acids
  • - + Poly-Hydroxy Acids
  • - + Magnesium Chloride
  • - + Beta Hydroxy Acid
Physical & Chemical Exfoliation

Physical and chemical exfoliation are two popular techniques for removing dead skin cells and promoting a healthier, more radiant complexion. Each method offers unique benefits and targets skin concerns differently, making them key components in any effective skincare routine. Exfoliation helps to improve skin texture, unclog pores, and enhance the absorption of skincare products, leading to smoother, brighter skin.

Physical exfoliation offers immediate results, while chemical exfoliation promotes deeper, longer-lasting effects without the risk of physical irritation. Physical exfoliation involves the use of scrubs, brushes, or cloths with granules that manually slough off dead skin cells from the surface. This method provides instant smoothness but can sometimes cause micro-tears, making it less suitable for sensitive skin types.

Chemical exfoliation, on the other hand, employs acids (like AHAs, BHAs) or enzymes to dissolve dead skin cells at a deeper level. This process promotes cell turnover, enhances the skin’s natural renewal process, and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, pigmentation, and dullness without abrasive action, making it gentler for sensitive skin.

Physical exfoliation delivers a quick, refreshed feel, but those with sensitive skin might find it too abrasive. Chemical exfoliation gradually reveals smoother, brighter skin with regular use, and is generally better suited for those seeking a gentler approach with deeper results. Users often notice improved skin clarity, reduced congestion, and an overall glow.

Both exfoliation methods have their place in a skincare routine, offering tailored solutions depending on skin type and needs. By choosing the right type of exfoliation, you can achieve a smoother, more radiant complexion that feels fresh, revitalised, and renewed, enhancing your overall skin health and appearance.

Clinical Proofs

EFFICACY TEST:
Test to assess exfoliating action
Test performed on ex vivo skin explants, with product application on D0, D3 and D5.
The product induces a significant 37% reduction in stratum corneum thickness.
The product induces a significant 16% reduction in the number of corneocyte layers.
? The product therefore has good exfoliating activity.
Anti-wrinkle measure
Significant 5% reduction in wrinkle depth after 28 days of application.
Anti-oxidant test

The product is anti-radical.

USAGE TEST
Test carried out on 19 women aged 50 to 68, with dull, devitalized skin. The product was applied twice a
day for 21 days

100% of women find that the product respects the skin
- 85% of women find that the quality of the epidermis is improved
- 85% of women find their skin stimulated
- 85% of women find their skin toned
- 80% of women find their skin texture refined and smoothed
- 75% of women find their skin shows fewer imperfections
- 75% of women find the product gently purifies the skin
- 70% of women found that the product attenuated the signs of aging and reduced
wrinkles
- 70% of women find that the product eliminates impurities

* 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

Physical & Chemical Exfoliation

Physical and chemical exfoliation are two popular techniques for removing dead skin cells and promoting a healthier, more radiant complexion. Each method offers unique benefits and targets skin concerns differently, making them key components in any effective skincare routine. Exfoliation helps to improve skin texture, unclog pores, and enhance the absorption of skincare products, leading to smoother, brighter skin.

Physical exfoliation offers immediate results, while chemical exfoliation promotes deeper, longer-lasting effects without the risk of physical irritation. Physical exfoliation involves the use of scrubs, brushes, or cloths with granules that manually slough off dead skin cells from the surface. This method provides instant smoothness but can sometimes cause micro-tears, making it less suitable for sensitive skin types.

Chemical exfoliation, on the other hand, employs acids (like AHAs, BHAs) or enzymes to dissolve dead skin cells at a deeper level. This process promotes cell turnover, enhances the skin’s natural renewal process, and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, pigmentation, and dullness without abrasive action, making it gentler for sensitive skin.

Physical exfoliation delivers a quick, refreshed feel, but those with sensitive skin might find it too abrasive. Chemical exfoliation gradually reveals smoother, brighter skin with regular use, and is generally better suited for those seeking a gentler approach with deeper results. Users often notice improved skin clarity, reduced congestion, and an overall glow.

Both exfoliation methods have their place in a skincare routine, offering tailored solutions depending on skin type and needs. By choosing the right type of exfoliation, you can achieve a smoother, more radiant complexion that feels fresh, revitalised, and renewed, enhancing your overall skin health and appearance.

Clinical Proofs

Clinical Proofs

EFFICACY TEST:
Test to assess exfoliating action
Test performed on ex vivo skin explants, with product application on D0, D3 and D5.
The product induces a significant 37% reduction in stratum corneum thickness.
The product induces a significant 16% reduction in the number of corneocyte layers.
? The product therefore has good exfoliating activity.
Anti-wrinkle measure
Significant 5% reduction in wrinkle depth after 28 days of application.
Anti-oxidant test

The product is anti-radical.

USAGE TEST
Test carried out on 19 women aged 50 to 68, with dull, devitalized skin. The product was applied twice a
day for 21 days

100% of women find that the product respects the skin
- 85% of women find that the quality of the epidermis is improved
- 85% of women find their skin stimulated
- 85% of women find their skin toned
- 80% of women find their skin texture refined and smoothed
- 75% of women find their skin shows fewer imperfections
- 75% of women find the product gently purifies the skin
- 70% of women found that the product attenuated the signs of aging and reduced
wrinkles
- 70% of women find that the product eliminates impurities

* 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

  • Biologique Recherche Lotion P50V 250ml
    Biologique Recherche

    Lotion P50V

    From £106

    The Biologique Recherche Lotion P50V is a multi-functional exfoliating and reconditioning toner specifically formulated for devitalised, mature, or weakened skin. Combining exfoliation, purification, and regeneration in a single step, this advanced formula works to accelerate epidermal renewal, rebalance the skin, and restore clarity, tone, and vitality. It delivers both immediate resurfacing effects and long-term improvement in skin strength and function.

    At the core of the formula is a synergistic exfoliating complex composed of Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Gluconolactone. This blend provides progressive and controlled exfoliation—eliminating dead skin cells, unclogging pores, and smoothing uneven texture—while remaining suitable for more fragile skin conditions. By stimulating cellular turnover, it helps reduce dullness, soften fine lines, and visibly refine the skin’s surface.

    This exfoliating action is reinforced by a regenerating and stimulating complex featuring Walnut Extract and Sponge (Spongilla) Extract. These ingredients promote epidermal renewal by activating micro-circulation and encouraging natural skin regeneration. Their keratolytic and bio-stimulating properties enhance the skin’s renewal cycle, contributing to improved texture, increased vitality, and a more refined, even complexion.

    A purifying and rebalancing complex centred around Vinegar (Acetic Acid) helps restore the skin’s natural pH while regulating excess sebum. This action tightens the appearance of pores, reduces congestion, and leaves the skin clarified, toned, and balanced.

    Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) supports barrier function and improves overall skin resilience while helping to regulate oil production and reduce redness. Its brightening properties promote a more even skin tone, while its anti-inflammatory benefits help minimise sensitivity.

    To ensure skin comfort, a soothing botanical complex including Arnica Extract and Witch Hazel works to calm irritation, support microcirculation, and reduce reactivity. These ingredients help maintain balance within the skin while reinforcing its natural defences.

    Hydrating agents such as Glycerin provide essential moisture retention, preventing dehydration and supporting barrier integrity. This ensures the skin remains supple, comfortable, and protected despite ongoing exfoliation.

    Together, these precisely selected actives deliver a comprehensive approach to skin renewal—exfoliating, purifying, and regenerating the skin while strengthening its barrier, refining texture, and restoring radiance for a smoother, clearer, and more revitalised complexion over time.

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