Vitamin C Day Boost Anti-Aging Moisturizer

Description

AQUA, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), GLYCERYL STEARATE, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE (Vitamin C derivative), MANGIFERA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT (Mango), Sweet orange fruit extract, CETEARETH-20, CETEARETH-12, CETYL PALMITATE, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE (Uvinul A plus, SHORT UVA filter, LONG UVA filter), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE (Octinoxate, UVB filter), ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE (Octisalate, UVB filter), ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE (Uvinul t150, UVB filter), OCTOCRYLENE (Octocrylene, UVB filter), DI-C12-13 ALKYL MALATE, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, BHT

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Biovène Barcelona's Vitamin C Day Boost anti-aging moisturizer is primarily intended for skin in need of prevention and correction of signs of aging, such as wrinkles, loss of radiance, and dehydration. My analysis of the formulation reveals a desire to target both daily protection against external aggressions (particularly UV rays) and improvement in skin quality. This product is part of a comprehensive anti-aging skincare approach, while providing hydration suitable for normal to dry skin.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients give this cream its effectiveness:

• Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate) This stable derivative of vitamin C acts as a powerful antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals responsible for premature aging. It stimulates collagen synthesis, improves radiance, and evens out skin tone.
• Sunscreen filters (Uvinul A Plus, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Uvinul T150, Octocrylene) : Their presence provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, which is essential for preventing photoaging and pigmentation spots.
• Shea butter Rich in fatty acids, it nourishes, protects, and strengthens the skin barrier, providing comfort and suppleness to the skin.

The synergy of these active ingredients gives the formula a comprehensive action: antioxidant, protective, and nourishing.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this cream in the morning, on clean, dry skin, as the last step in my routine, before applying makeup. It can be combined with moisturizing serums or hyaluronic acid-based serums. I avoid combining it with products containing strong exfoliating acids or retinol in the morning, to limit the risk of irritation and preserve the effectiveness of sun filters.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Biovène Barcelona's Vitamin C Day Boost stands out for its versatile formula, combining sun protection, antioxidants, and nutrition. Its rich texture is well suited to normal to dry skin. One slight drawback: the presence of fragrance or chemical filters may not be suitable for very sensitive skin. In conclusion, it is an effective day cream for preventing and correcting the first signs of aging.