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Masque Visolastine +

(20)
MOISTURE SURGE
Masque Visolastine +
Biologique Recherche
(20)
Benefits
  • Nourishing
  • Antioxidant
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Microbiome Balancing
  • Hydrating
  • Anti-Wrinkle
  • Plumping

Biologique Recherche Masque Visolastine + provides instant and long-lasting nourishment for dry and dehydrated skin. Its combination of fatty actives helps prevent water loss, strengthens the skin's barrier and enhances comfort, softening and shielding against dehydration.

A Trio of Polysaccharides forms a tensing biopolymer film on the skin's surface that physically lifts and tightens the complexion while conditioning and reinforcing the skin's natural moisture barrier.

NMF (Natural Moisturising Factors) replenish the skin's humectant reserves, restoring plumpness, softness and the skin's capacity to retain water. The Complex of Hyaluronic Acid & Rhizobium delivers simultaneous deep hydration and microbiome-balancing benefits, plumping fine lines and supporting overall skin comfort.

Vitamin E and Macadamia Nut Oil nourish and protect the skin throughout the treatment, leaving it visibly tighter, smoother, more supple and noticeably more youthful-looking after each use.

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Biologique Recherche Masque Visolastine + provides instant and long-lasting nourishment for dry and dehydrated skin. Its combination of fatty actives helps prevent water loss, strengthens the skin's barrier and enhances comfort, softening and shielding against dehydration.

A Trio of Polysaccharides forms a tensing biopolymer film on the skin's surface that physically lifts and tightens the complexion while conditioning and reinforcing the skin's natural moisture barrier.

NMF (Natural Moisturising Factors) replenish the skin's humectant reserves, restoring plumpness, softness and the skin's capacity to retain water. The Complex of Hyaluronic Acid & Rhizobium delivers simultaneous deep hydration and microbiome-balancing benefits, plumping fine lines and supporting overall skin comfort.

Vitamin E and Macadamia Nut Oil nourish and protect the skin throughout the treatment, leaving it visibly tighter, smoother, more supple and noticeably more youthful-looking after each 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
Green tick
For you if

Dry Skin

Dehydrated Skin

Flaky Skin

Red Cross
Not For you if
How to Apply
Apply a thin layer of Masque Visolastine + all over the face, neck and décolleté. Leave for 15 minutes, moisten the mask and rinse off with cold water and/or damp cotton pads. Use your treatment mask at least twice a week.
Ingredients

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

Water (Aqua), Kaolin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Rhizobian Gum, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, C14-22 Alcohols, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Chlorphenesin.

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


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 clean, softly botanical, and clay-based scent.

Texture: A rich texture of white clay.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Active Ingredients

  • - + Macadamia Nut Oil
  • - + Cotton Oil
  • - + Vitamin E
  • - + Polysaccharides
  • - + NMF (Natural Moisturising Factors)
  • - + Complex of Hyaluronic Acid & Rhizobium
Macadamia Nut Oil

Macadamia Nut Oil, cold-pressed for maximum efficacy, is rich in Fatty Acids that offer strong nourishing, replenishing, skin softening and healing benefits for the skin.

Cotton Oil

Cotton Oil is extracted from cotton seeds. Naturally rich in Omega 6 & 9, two essential Fatty Acids that limit Trans epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) and strengthen the skin barrier. Cotton Oil is naturally rich in Vitamin E whose antioxidant properties protect cells from external damage and 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.

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.

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.

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).

  • - + Macadamia Nut Oil
  • - + Cotton Oil
  • - + Vitamin E
  • - + Polysaccharides
  • - + NMF (Natural Moisturising Factors)
  • - + Complex of Hyaluronic Acid & Rhizobium
Targeting Dry & Keratinised Skin

Dry and keratinised skin is a common condition where the skin becomes rough, flaky, and thickened due to an excessive build-up of dead skin cells. This can lead to discomfort, itching, and a dull, uneven appearance, making a tailored skincare routine essential to bring relief and restore your skin’s natural glow.

Dry and keratinised skin is often caused by a lack of moisture, environmental stress, ageing, and skin conditions like eczema. These factors can weaken the skin’s natural barrier, leading to increased roughness and a loss of that soft, supple feeling we all strive for. When the skin’s moisture levels are low, dead skin cells build up on the surface, creating a thick, rough texture.

Cold weather, low humidity, and harsh skincare products can exacerbate dryness, while ageing naturally slows down the process of shedding old skin cells. Conditions such as eczema further disrupt the skin barrier, intensifying the feeling of dryness and discomfort.

The key to managing this condition lies in replenishing lost moisture and gently exfoliating to remove dead cells. Hydration helps to soothe and plump the skin, while exfoliation reveals a smoother, healthier surface.

Combined, these steps help restore the skin’s natural barrier and improve overall texture. Taking care of dry and keratinised skin means embracing a routine of consistent hydration and gentle exfoliation.

Many people find that with regular care, their skin becomes noticeably more comfortable, less rough, and beautifully brighter. The right products work to soothe, soften, and repair, giving you back that smooth, resilient skin you deserve.

Caring for dry and keratinised skin is about more than just addressing a condition — it’s about nurturing your skin back to its best self. By combining hydration and exfoliation, you can transform your skin, soothing discomfort and boosting your confidence.

With the right care, your skin will feel softer, smoother, and visibly healthier. Embrace a dedicated skincare routine that meets your unique needs and enjoy the comfort and resilience of skin that looks and feels revitalised.

Clinical Proofs

EFFICACY TEST:
Measuring Hydration Level
In order to measure the moisturizing effect of Masque Visolastine +, a test measuring hydration was
conducted by an independent test laboratory using corneometry after a single application on 10
volunteers aged between 18 to 70 years.
This test is based on skin electrical conductivity principles and makes it possible to determine how
hydrated the upper layers of the epidermis are.
Several measurements were taken in order to measure the increase in the hydration rate:
- 4 hours after 15 minutes of application and rinsing
- 8 hours after 15 minutes of application and rinsing
Hydration level % Masque Visolastine Masque Visolastine E Masque Visolastine +
4 hours + 7% + 11,1% + 16.1%
8 hours + 11.8 %
These measurements show that the Masque Visolastine + has an immediate and lasting hydrating effect.

Its medium- and long-term effect is significantly higher than previous Visolastine masks.

Skin is significantly hydrated after 8 hours.

* 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

Targeting Dry & Keratinised Skin

Dry and keratinised skin is a common condition where the skin becomes rough, flaky, and thickened due to an excessive build-up of dead skin cells. This can lead to discomfort, itching, and a dull, uneven appearance, making a tailored skincare routine essential to bring relief and restore your skin’s natural glow.

Dry and keratinised skin is often caused by a lack of moisture, environmental stress, ageing, and skin conditions like eczema. These factors can weaken the skin’s natural barrier, leading to increased roughness and a loss of that soft, supple feeling we all strive for. When the skin’s moisture levels are low, dead skin cells build up on the surface, creating a thick, rough texture.

Cold weather, low humidity, and harsh skincare products can exacerbate dryness, while ageing naturally slows down the process of shedding old skin cells. Conditions such as eczema further disrupt the skin barrier, intensifying the feeling of dryness and discomfort.

The key to managing this condition lies in replenishing lost moisture and gently exfoliating to remove dead cells. Hydration helps to soothe and plump the skin, while exfoliation reveals a smoother, healthier surface.

Combined, these steps help restore the skin’s natural barrier and improve overall texture. Taking care of dry and keratinised skin means embracing a routine of consistent hydration and gentle exfoliation.

Many people find that with regular care, their skin becomes noticeably more comfortable, less rough, and beautifully brighter. The right products work to soothe, soften, and repair, giving you back that smooth, resilient skin you deserve.

Caring for dry and keratinised skin is about more than just addressing a condition — it’s about nurturing your skin back to its best self. By combining hydration and exfoliation, you can transform your skin, soothing discomfort and boosting your confidence.

With the right care, your skin will feel softer, smoother, and visibly healthier. Embrace a dedicated skincare routine that meets your unique needs and enjoy the comfort and resilience of skin that looks and feels revitalised.

Clinical Proofs

Clinical Proofs

EFFICACY TEST:
Measuring Hydration Level
In order to measure the moisturizing effect of Masque Visolastine +, a test measuring hydration was
conducted by an independent test laboratory using corneometry after a single application on 10
volunteers aged between 18 to 70 years.
This test is based on skin electrical conductivity principles and makes it possible to determine how
hydrated the upper layers of the epidermis are.
Several measurements were taken in order to measure the increase in the hydration rate:
- 4 hours after 15 minutes of application and rinsing
- 8 hours after 15 minutes of application and rinsing
Hydration level % Masque Visolastine Masque Visolastine E Masque Visolastine +
4 hours + 7% + 11,1% + 16.1%
8 hours + 11.8 %
These measurements show that the Masque Visolastine + has an immediate and lasting hydrating effect.

Its medium- and long-term effect is significantly higher than previous Visolastine masks.

Skin is significantly hydrated after 8 hours.

* 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 Masque Visolastine + 100ml
    Biologique Recherche

    Masque Visolastine +

    £130

    Biologique Recherche Masque Visolastine + provides instant and long-lasting nourishment for dry and dehydrated skin. Its combination of fatty actives helps prevent water loss, strengthens the skin's barrier and enhances comfort, softening and shielding against dehydration.

    A Trio of Polysaccharides forms a tensing biopolymer film on the skin's surface that physically lifts and tightens the complexion while conditioning and reinforcing the skin's natural moisture barrier.

    NMF (Natural Moisturising Factors) replenish the skin's humectant reserves, restoring plumpness, softness and the skin's capacity to retain water. The Complex of Hyaluronic Acid & Rhizobium delivers simultaneous deep hydration and microbiome-balancing benefits, plumping fine lines and supporting overall skin comfort.

    Vitamin E and Macadamia Nut Oil nourish and protect the skin throughout the treatment, leaving it visibly tighter, smoother, more supple and noticeably more youthful-looking after each use.

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