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Serum Matriciel Visage

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NATURAL HIGHLIGHT
Serum Matriciel Visage
Biologique Recherche
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Benefits
  • Firming
  • Lifting
  • Anti-Wrinkle
  • Hydrating
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Plumping
  • Regenerating
  • Anti-Pigmentation
  • Scar-Repairing
  • Brightening
  • Antioxidant

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage plumps, tones and hydrates the skin. This innovative serum boosts facial volume and plumpness while tightening and toning for a more defined and youthful-looking complexion.

The Glycoprotein of the Antarctic Microorganisms is produced by microorganisms living in harsh Antarctic glaciers. It prevents skin from drying, boosts collagen and elastin production and helps keep the skin smooth and resilient.

Rye Extract delivers potent beta-glucans and bioactive peptides to stimulate fibroblast activity and support new collagen synthesis. Knotgrass Extract provides anti-ageing flavonoids and antioxidants that protect the skin from UV-induced photo-ageing and prevent early collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid loss.

Peony Extract, Firming Tetrapeptide, Anti-Gravity Lipopeptide and Lifting Peptide work together to physically firm, lift and tighten the skin from within, while Marine Exopolysaccharide and the Complex of Hyaluronic Acid & Rhizobium restore deep hydration and plumpness, resulting in a measurably firmer, smoother and more youthful-looking complexion.

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Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage plumps, tones and hydrates the skin. This innovative serum boosts facial volume and plumpness while tightening and toning for a more defined and youthful-looking complexion.

The Glycoprotein of the Antarctic Microorganisms is produced by microorganisms living in harsh Antarctic glaciers. It prevents skin from drying, boosts collagen and elastin production and helps keep the skin smooth and resilient.

Rye Extract delivers potent beta-glucans and bioactive peptides to stimulate fibroblast activity and support new collagen synthesis. Knotgrass Extract provides anti-ageing flavonoids and antioxidants that protect the skin from UV-induced photo-ageing and prevent early collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid loss.

Peony Extract, Firming Tetrapeptide, Anti-Gravity Lipopeptide and Lifting Peptide work together to physically firm, lift and tighten the skin from within, while Marine Exopolysaccharide and the Complex of Hyaluronic Acid & Rhizobium restore deep hydration and plumpness, resulting in a measurably firmer, smoother and more youthful-looking complexion.

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  • - + 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
Green tick
For you if

Volume Loss

Loss of Firmness

Wrinkles

Dehydrated Skin

Red Cross
Not For you if
How to Apply
Apply the Serum Matriciel Visage directly onto the targeted areas of the face, neck and décolleté that are in need of treatment, in gentle ascending movements until complete absorption. Apply before the recommended cream.
Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tapioca Starch, Secale Cereale (Rye) Seed Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-indica Stem Extract, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Rhizobian Gum, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Mannitol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sorbitan Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide.


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 gel-like texture

About the Brand
Brand logo
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

  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Regenerating
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Photo-Protecting
  • - + Prevents Collagen Breakdown
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.

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.

Hydrating

Hydration is a fundamental part of healthy skincare, focusing on maintaining and restoring the skin’s water content. Well-hydrated skin appears plump, smooth and radiant, while dehydration can lead to dullness, tightness, fine lines and increased sensitivity.
Hydrating the skin can work through a fascinating mix of ingredients with different roles. Humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin act like water magnets, pulling water into the skin to instantly plump and smooth, while Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs)—such as urea, amino acids and sodium PCA—mimic the skin’s own hydration system, helping it hold onto water and stay balanced from within.
Adding humectants like hyaluronic acid to your routine will restore your skin's healthy glow, minimize fine lines, and provide a plumping effect.

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.

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.

Regenerating

Regenerating skincare actively stimulates the formation of new, healthier skin, working in alignment with the skin’s innate renewal processes. Central to this are growth factors—effectively encouraging the development of new skin tissue. Peptides complement this by acting as targeted messengers guiding the skin to rebuild with greater strength and structural integrity. Stem cell–derived actives further support this environment by delivering protective and regenerative signals that optimize cellular function and renewal. While these mechanisms are synonymous with advanced anti-ageing—improving firmness, elasticity and overall skin quality—they are equally valuable in addressing scarring, as they promote tissue repair, accelerate regeneration and help restore a smoother, more even skin surface.

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.

Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss

Reducing Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) is key to maintaining your skin’s optimal hydration levels. By strengthening your skin’s natural barrier, these ingredients prevent water from escaping, keeping your skin well-hydrated and plump. The result is a smoother, more supple complexion with improved texture and resilience, giving you a healthier, more radiant look.

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.

Prevents Collagen Breakdown

By preventing collagen breakdown (Collagenase), you preserve your skin's firmness and elasticity. Inhibiting the enzymes that degrade collagen helps maintain the skin's structural integrity, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This promotes a firmer, more lifted complexion. The result is resilient, plump skin that defies the signs of ageing, keeping you looking youthful and radiant.

  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Regenerating
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Photo-Protecting
  • - + Prevents Collagen Breakdown

Active Ingredients

  • - + Marine Exopolysaccharide
  • - + Glycoprotein of the Antarctic Microorganisms
  • - + Rye Extract
  • - + Knotgrass Extract
  • - + Peony Extract
  • - + Firming Tetrapeptide
  • - + Anti-Gravity Lipopeptide
  • - + Lifting Peptide
  • - + Complex of Hyaluronic Acid & Rhizobium
  • - + Cassava Extract
Marine Exopolysaccharide

The Marine Exopolysaccharide stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis to improve the skin's firmness, smoothness and plumpness. Furthermore, it also has a tightening benefit on the collagen fibre network, which provides an immediate and durable lifting effect, filling in fine lines and wrinkles.

Glycoprotein of the Antarctic Microorganisms

This Glycoprotein is made by microorganisms living in the harsh conditions of Antarctic glaciers. It prevents skin from drying, boosts collagen and elastin production, and helps keep the skin smooth and resilient. It reduces wrinkle depth and maintains the skin's integrity.

Rye Extract

Rye Extract firms and smooths the skin, increasing its tone and tightness. It stimulates fibres that enhance the skin's strength and elasticity, restoring its plumpness for long-lasting results

Knotgrass Extract

Knotgrass Extract is rich in Flavonoids which help to protect the deeper skin layers from UV damage (photo-ageing) and prevent early Collagen, Elastin and Hyaluronic Acid loss, effectively increasing elasticity, plumping and hydrating the skin.

Peony Extract

Peony Extract works to prevent skin ageing by enhancing skin cell communication. It specifically works on deeper layers of the skin to prevent early adipocyte (fat cells) loss and migration, preserving facial volume, density and facial contours.

Firming Tetrapeptide

The Firming Tetrapeptide is made up of four Amino Acids, and has been designed to work specifically on boosting the skin's firmness by stimulating the fibroblasts to produce more Collagen and Elastin, responsible for plumping and smoothing the skin, whilst also triggering a faster skin cell renewal.

Anti-Gravity Lipopeptide

Anti-Gravity Lipopeptide is a modified peptide with a lipophilic tail (oil-soluble). It increases Elastin production, tightening and firming facial contours for an "anti-gravity" effect. Additionally, it boosts the skin's resilience against sagging.

Lifting Peptide

Lifting Tetrapeptide is uniquely designed to reduce sagginess by increasing the number of Elastin fibres in the skin, and triggering Collagen Types 1, 4, 6, and 16 production which help to maintain the skin's structure and density.

Complex of Hyaluronic Acid & Rhizobium

The "Complex of Hyaluronic Acid & Rhizobium" contains a high molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid which is designed to remain on the surface of the skin, and forms a barrier to reduce Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL). Whilst, the Rhizobium gel acts like a water reservoir, retaining all the hydration they have accumulated. The result is a newly formed water barrier, which is supple, flexible and non-comedogenic (does not clog pores).

Cassava Extract

Cassava Extract, forms a flexible, viscoelastic film on the skin. This creates a tightening effect, visibly lifting and defining facial contours.

  • - + Marine Exopolysaccharide
  • - + Glycoprotein of the Antarctic Microorganisms
  • - + Rye Extract
  • - + Knotgrass Extract
  • - + Peony Extract
  • - + Firming Tetrapeptide
  • - + Anti-Gravity Lipopeptide
  • - + Lifting Peptide
  • - + Complex of Hyaluronic Acid & Rhizobium
  • - + Cassava Extract
The Importance Of Hydration

Hydration is vital for maintaining healthy, radiant skin. Properly hydrated skin retains moisture, which helps maintain its elasticity, plumpness and natural barrier function.

This barrier protects against environmental stressors like pollution and bacteria while preventing moisture loss. Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, can become dry, flaky and prone to irritation, fine lines and breakouts.

In skincare, using hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, squalane and ceramides can help lock in moisture, keeping the skin balanced and supple. Using moisturisers consistently is essential for promoting long-term skin health and resilience.

Clinical Proofs

USAGE TESTS:
Eight-week tests conducted by an independent testing centre among 22 subjects. Percentage of
volunteers who experienced the expected effects.
- 73% of women said their skin was visibly tighter
- 78% of women said their skin was firmer
- 64% of women said their skin had more elasticity
- 64% of women said their skin was denser
- 64% of women said their skin was plumper


EFFICACY TEST
Cutometry: conducted on 11 volunteers, individual instrumental results
Percentage of volunteers who experienced the expected effects:
- Effect on cutaneous firmness/tension (sign of firmer skin): 91%
- More visco-elastic skin (anti-aging effect): 91%
- Improved cutaneous plasticity (sign of younger skin): 91%

* 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

The Importance Of Hydration

Hydration is vital for maintaining healthy, radiant skin. Properly hydrated skin retains moisture, which helps maintain its elasticity, plumpness and natural barrier function.

This barrier protects against environmental stressors like pollution and bacteria while preventing moisture loss. Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, can become dry, flaky and prone to irritation, fine lines and breakouts.

In skincare, using hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, squalane and ceramides can help lock in moisture, keeping the skin balanced and supple. Using moisturisers consistently is essential for promoting long-term skin health and resilience.

Clinical Proofs

Clinical Proofs

USAGE TESTS:
Eight-week tests conducted by an independent testing centre among 22 subjects. Percentage of
volunteers who experienced the expected effects.
- 73% of women said their skin was visibly tighter
- 78% of women said their skin was firmer
- 64% of women said their skin had more elasticity
- 64% of women said their skin was denser
- 64% of women said their skin was plumper


EFFICACY TEST
Cutometry: conducted on 11 volunteers, individual instrumental results
Percentage of volunteers who experienced the expected effects:
- Effect on cutaneous firmness/tension (sign of firmer skin): 91%
- More visco-elastic skin (anti-aging effect): 91%
- Improved cutaneous plasticity (sign of younger skin): 91%

* 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 Serum Matriciel Visage 30ml
    Biologique Recherche

    Serum Matriciel Visage

    From £302

    Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage plumps, tones and hydrates the skin. This innovative serum boosts facial volume and plumpness while tightening and toning for a more defined and youthful-looking complexion.

    The Glycoprotein of the Antarctic Microorganisms is produced by microorganisms living in harsh Antarctic glaciers. It prevents skin from drying, boosts collagen and elastin production and helps keep the skin smooth and resilient.

    Rye Extract delivers potent beta-glucans and bioactive peptides to stimulate fibroblast activity and support new collagen synthesis. Knotgrass Extract provides anti-ageing flavonoids and antioxidants that protect the skin from UV-induced photo-ageing and prevent early collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid loss.

    Peony Extract, Firming Tetrapeptide, Anti-Gravity Lipopeptide and Lifting Peptide work together to physically firm, lift and tighten the skin from within, while Marine Exopolysaccharide and the Complex of Hyaluronic Acid & Rhizobium restore deep hydration and plumpness, resulting in a measurably firmer, smoother and more youthful-looking complexion.

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