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Emulsion Gel Biosensible

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ULTRA RESTORATIVE
Emulsion Gel Biosensible
Biologique Recherche
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Benefits
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Anti-Redness
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Nourishing
  • Detoxifying
  • Hydrating
  • Anti-Wrinkle
  • Plumping
  • Microbiome Balancing
  • Antioxidant

Biologique Recherche Emulsion Gel Biosensible instantly soothes and calms sensitive, dehydrated skin, providing relief from external aggressors and post-aesthetic treatments. It deeply hydrates and strengthens the skin's protective barrier.

Blackcurrant Seed Oil is very rich in Omegas 3 & 6, which help to strengthen and nourish the skin barrier, resulting in improved skin hydration, reduced itchiness and discomfort, and protection against environmental irritants.

Sacha Inchi Oil delivers omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in a highly bioavailable form, feeding and replenishing the barrier lipids while providing soothing and nourishing benefits for sensitised and intolerant skins.

Virgin Sisymbrium Oil provides additional essential fatty acids and phytosterols with anti-inflammatory and barrier-replenishing properties to soothe and nourish delicate skin.

Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid, NMF and a Trio of Polysaccharides restore deep hydration and surface moisture retention, while Himalayan Mushroom Extract, Pomegranate Extract, Vitamin E and Kudzu Extract deliver antioxidant protection and further soothing activity, leaving even the most sensitive skin calm, balanced and thoroughly comfortable.

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Biologique Recherche Emulsion Gel Biosensible instantly soothes and calms sensitive, dehydrated skin, providing relief from external aggressors and post-aesthetic treatments. It deeply hydrates and strengthens the skin's protective barrier.

Blackcurrant Seed Oil is very rich in Omegas 3 & 6, which help to strengthen and nourish the skin barrier, resulting in improved skin hydration, reduced itchiness and discomfort, and protection against environmental irritants.

Sacha Inchi Oil delivers omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in a highly bioavailable form, feeding and replenishing the barrier lipids while providing soothing and nourishing benefits for sensitised and intolerant skins.

Virgin Sisymbrium Oil provides additional essential fatty acids and phytosterols with anti-inflammatory and barrier-replenishing properties to soothe and nourish delicate skin.

Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid, NMF and a Trio of Polysaccharides restore deep hydration and surface moisture retention, while Himalayan Mushroom Extract, Pomegranate Extract, Vitamin E and Kudzu Extract deliver antioxidant protection and further soothing activity, leaving even the most sensitive skin calm, balanced and thoroughly comfortable.

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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
Green tick
For you if

Sensitive Skin

Oily T-Zone

Reactive Skin

Dehydrated Skin

Red Cross
Not For you if
How to Apply
Apply a hazelnut-sized amount of Emulsion Gel Biosensible over the face, neck and décolleté. Massage delicately with fingertips, working with upward and outward strokes until the product is fully absorbed.
Ingredients

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

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Octyldodecanol, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Serine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Algin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, Trehalose, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Urea, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Phenylpropanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate


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

Smell: It has a clean, and very minimal botanical scent

Texture: A light emulsion

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-Redness
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Detoxifying
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Antioxidant
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.

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.

Nourishing

Nourishing skincare focuses on replenishing the skin with essential lipids, nutrients, and bioactive compounds to restore comfort, resilience, and optimal function. When the skin is depleted—whether through environmental stress, over-exfoliation, or natural ageing—it can become dry, fragile, and less able to protect itself. Nourishing formulations work to rebuild the lipid barrier using ingredients rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, helping to reinforce the skin’s structure while supporting repair and reducing moisture loss. By restoring what the skin lacks, this approach leaves it softer, stronger, and more supple.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Detoxifying
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Antioxidant

Active Ingredients

  • - + Himalayan Mushroom Extract
  • - + Blackcurrant Seed Oil
  • - + Sacha Inchi Oil
  • - + Virgin Sisymbrium Oil
  • - + Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid
  • - + Polysaccharides
  • - + Pomegranate Extract
  • - + Vitamin E
  • - + Kudzu Extract
  • - + NMF (Natural Moisturising Factors)
Himalayan Mushroom Extract

Himalayan Mushroom Extract combines two types of mushrooms known for their rich content of polysaccharides, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds. These bioactive ingredients work synergistically to soothe reactive skin by modulating the synthesis of inflammatory mediators. This action helps to effectively reduce redness and irritation, promoting a calmer and more balanced complexion.

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil is very rich in Omegas 3 & 6 which help to strengthen and nourish the skin barrier, resulting in improved skin hydration & reduced itchiness and discomfort. This extract also protects the skin against environmental irritants while soothing the skin.

Sacha Inchi Oil

Sacha Inchi Oil, cold-pressed for maximum efficacy, is rich in essential fatty acids, including Omegas 3, 6 & 9. Essential fatty acids feed and replenish the skin barrier, limiting Trans epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) and providing soothing and nourishing benefits. Its gentle nature makes it ideal for dehydrated, sensitised and intolerant skins.

Virgin Sisymbrium Oil

Virgin Sisymbrium Oil is extracted from the plant seeds. This oil is rich in Phytosterols and Fatty Acids which have strong anti-inflammatory and barrier-replenishing properties helping to soothe, nourish and strengthen delicate skins.

Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid

Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid (LMW-HA) is a smaller, more penetrative form of hyaluronic acid. Unlike high molecular weight forms that primarily hydrate the skin’s surface, LMW-HA has the ability to penetrate deeper into the epidermis, where it attracts and binds water to maintain optimal moisture levels from within. This deep hydration helps improve skin elasticity, firmness and smoothness, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and dehydration-induced wrinkles. Additionally, it enhances overall suppleness, making the complexion look plumper and more resilient. It is ideal for dehydrated, dull or mature skin, and especially those in need of long-lasting hydration and improved texture.

Polysaccharides

Polysaccharides are naturally occurring long-chain carbohydrates derived from plants, algae, fungi, or biotechnological fermentation. They are valued for their ability to hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin through their humectant and film-forming properties. By attracting and retaining moisture, they help strengthen the skin barrier, reduce transepidermal water loss, and leave the complexion feeling soft and supple. Many polysaccharides also possess soothing and anti-inflammatory effects, helping to calm irritation and support the skin’s natural repair processes, while some act as prebiotics to promote a balanced microbiome. They are especially beneficial for dry, sensitive, dehydrated, or compromised skin, as well as those exposed to environmental stressors.

Pomegranate Extract

Pomegranate Extract is renowned for its anti-ageing properties. Rich in antioxidants it protects skin cells from external aggressors, thus preventing cells from premature ageing.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a powerful oil-soluble antioxidant renowned for its excellent skin-protecting and replenishing properties. It helps prevent premature ageing by safeguarding skin cell membranes from damaging free radicals. Its nourishing qualities strengthen the skin barrier, enhancing resilience against environmental aggressors and improving water retention by reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). Additionally, Vitamin E has soothing effect thanks to it anti-inflammatory properties.

Kudzu Extract

Kudzu Extract is a soothing active that quickly reduces inflammation and is particularly efficient at soothing skin conditions like rosacea. It works by limiting the action of phospholipase 2, an enzyme involved in inflammatory reactions. Kudzu extract also helps to improve the skin's resilience to irritation.

NMF (Natural Moisturising Factors)

Natural Moisturising Factors are water-soluble substances which are naturally present in the epidermis. They are able to capture water and effectively hydrate the upper layers of the epidermis, making NMFs an incredibly hydrating ingredient for the skin.

  • - + Himalayan Mushroom Extract
  • - + Blackcurrant Seed Oil
  • - + Sacha Inchi Oil
  • - + Virgin Sisymbrium Oil
  • - + Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid
  • - + Polysaccharides
  • - + Pomegranate Extract
  • - + Vitamin E
  • - + Kudzu Extract
  • - + NMF (Natural Moisturising Factors)
Understanding Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin is often misunderstood as a skin type when it’s actually a condition where the skin becomes easily reactive to environmental factors, products, or lifestyle changes. This can lead to redness, itching, dryness, or overall discomfort, making everyday skincare feel like a challenge. This heightened sensitivity is usually due to a weakened skin barrier, which leaves the skin more vulnerable to irritants and allergens. Common triggers can include harsh weather, certain skincare ingredients, and even stress, all of which can exacerbate the symptoms of sensitive skin. Sensitive skin occurs when the protective barrier that keeps moisture in and irritants out becomes compromised, making the skin more prone to reacting. This can result in a cycle of irritation and discomfort. To manage sensitivity, it’s essential to use gentle, soothing products that minimise potential irritants. Opting for fragrance-free formulas and calming ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, and oat extract can help soothe and nurture the skin. Strengthening the skin barrier with moisturisers that support hydration and avoiding harsh treatments can gradually improve skin resilience and reduce sensitivity. With the right care, sensitive skin can feel calmer and more comfortable. Incorporating soothing products into your routine can help reduce redness and irritation, allowing your skin to look and feel more balanced. Over time, you’ll likely notice an improvement in your skin’s ability to tolerate everyday environmental stressors, bringing peace of mind and confidence. Caring for sensitive skin is all about choosing gentle, thoughtful products that work with your skin rather than against it. By focusing on strengthening your skin barrier and avoiding known irritants, you can help your skin become less reactive and more resilient. Embrace a nurturing approach to skincare, and enjoy the comfort of skin that feels soothed, protected and beautifully balanced.

Spotlight

Understanding Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin is often misunderstood as a skin type when it’s actually a condition where the skin becomes easily reactive to environmental factors, products, or lifestyle changes. This can lead to redness, itching, dryness, or overall discomfort, making everyday skincare feel like a challenge. This heightened sensitivity is usually due to a weakened skin barrier, which leaves the skin more vulnerable to irritants and allergens. Common triggers can include harsh weather, certain skincare ingredients, and even stress, all of which can exacerbate the symptoms of sensitive skin. Sensitive skin occurs when the protective barrier that keeps moisture in and irritants out becomes compromised, making the skin more prone to reacting. This can result in a cycle of irritation and discomfort. To manage sensitivity, it’s essential to use gentle, soothing products that minimise potential irritants. Opting for fragrance-free formulas and calming ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, and oat extract can help soothe and nurture the skin. Strengthening the skin barrier with moisturisers that support hydration and avoiding harsh treatments can gradually improve skin resilience and reduce sensitivity. With the right care, sensitive skin can feel calmer and more comfortable. Incorporating soothing products into your routine can help reduce redness and irritation, allowing your skin to look and feel more balanced. Over time, you’ll likely notice an improvement in your skin’s ability to tolerate everyday environmental stressors, bringing peace of mind and confidence. Caring for sensitive skin is all about choosing gentle, thoughtful products that work with your skin rather than against it. By focusing on strengthening your skin barrier and avoiding known irritants, you can help your skin become less reactive and more resilient. Embrace a nurturing approach to skincare, and enjoy the comfort of skin that feels soothed, protected and beautifully balanced.

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 Emulsion Gel Biosensible 50ml
    Biologique Recherche

    Emulsion Gel Biosensible

    £211

    Biologique Recherche Emulsion Gel Biosensible instantly soothes and calms sensitive, dehydrated skin, providing relief from external aggressors and post-aesthetic treatments. It deeply hydrates and strengthens the skin's protective barrier.

    Blackcurrant Seed Oil is very rich in Omegas 3 & 6, which help to strengthen and nourish the skin barrier, resulting in improved skin hydration, reduced itchiness and discomfort, and protection against environmental irritants.

    Sacha Inchi Oil delivers omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in a highly bioavailable form, feeding and replenishing the barrier lipids while providing soothing and nourishing benefits for sensitised and intolerant skins.

    Virgin Sisymbrium Oil provides additional essential fatty acids and phytosterols with anti-inflammatory and barrier-replenishing properties to soothe and nourish delicate skin.

    Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid, NMF and a Trio of Polysaccharides restore deep hydration and surface moisture retention, while Himalayan Mushroom Extract, Pomegranate Extract, Vitamin E and Kudzu Extract deliver antioxidant protection and further soothing activity, leaving even the most sensitive skin calm, balanced and thoroughly comfortable.

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