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37
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Biossance
Bio-Renew Exfoliating Serum
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35 Pros
67%
4 reviews (0h 56m)
17 Cons
Reveal renewed radiance with the Biossance Bio-Renew Exfoliating Serum. This serum features a blend of 5% retinol and retinaldehyde, alongside hydrating squalane, glycerin, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid to replenish, protect, and balance your skin. Many users praise its moisturizing and nourishing qualities, noting its ability to lock in moisture ...
61%
11 vs 7
Ingredients
100%
9 vs 0
Hydration
40%
2 vs 3
Texture & Absorption
50%
3 vs 3
Skin Irritation/Sensitivity
75%
3 vs 1
Effectiveness
Reviewer verdict
Across 4 YouTube reviews, the Biossance Bio-Renew Exfoliating Serum earns an Index score of 3.7/5, ranking #37 among Serums & Treatments. Reviewers most often praise its ingredients, hydration, overall, while the most common criticisms concern ingredients, texture & absorption.
Reviewers generally praise the Bio-Renew Exfoliating Serum for its ingredient profile and hydrating performance, with multiple mentions (11) highlighting retinol/retinyl-type actives, ceramides, squalene, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and other nourishing lipids. Hydration and moisturization are repeatedly noted (9 mentions), with several reviewers calling it very hydrating and helpful for dry, dehydrated or sensitized skin and describing a lightweight but occlusive feel that seals in moisture. A few reviewers also praised its absorption and overall skin-balancing or protective effects. Overall, most reviewers agreed the serum feels nourishing, hydrating, and built around recognizable beneficial ingredients.
Criticisms centered on unclear ingredient concentrations and the presence of potentially irritating components, with seven mentions noting lack of exact percentage breakdowns (especially for vitamin C) and some formulations containing lavender oil, sodium hydroxide or other sensitizing ingredients. Several reviewers (3 mentions) reported or warned about potential irritation or that the product could be too strong for some skin types, and a few said the texture can feel occlusive or heavy for daytime use. Some reviewers also questioned claims of rapid results, calling overnight promises suspicious. In sum, reviewers worry about transparency of actives and tolerability for sensitive skin.
Analysis based on 4 YouTube reviews (0h 56m of video) with 35 pros and 17 cons extracted.
Pros (35)
Ingredients (11)
- biosense 5% retinol plus retin alahh ▶ Dr V's Ultimate Guide To Retinol: Everything You Need To Kno @ 5:05
- chios crystal oil which is a really unique skincare ingredient ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 5:24
- it has lipids ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 16:26
- no alcohol no fragrance ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 5:08
- it is a cool ingredient ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 6:06
- it does give you some vitamin c benefits ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 4:39
- ceramides in it ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 16:26
- a light vitamin c serum ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 5:12
- no essential oil no fragrance ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 11:20
- they do have squalene and glycerin which are hydrating ▶ Dr V's Ultimate Guide To Retinol: Everything You Need To Kno @ 5:11
- hyaluronic acid ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 11:09
Hydration (9)
- replenish your skin ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 14:49
- it seals everything in ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 16:28
- one of the best moisturizers I've ever used for a very dry dehydrated sensitized skin ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 13:59
- This makes this a very hydrating moisturizing throughout the day eye cream ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 11:12
- hydrating ▶ EMPTIES | April 2017 @ 15:58
- nourishing ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 16:23
- squalling very very good hydration for the eye area ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 10:07
- moisturizing ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 16:23
- you're gonna get the hydrating benefits of those particular ingredients ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 11:30
Overall (3)
- nice ▶ EMPTIES | April 2017 @ 16:18
- good ▶ EMPTIES | April 2017 @ 16:11
- this eye cream it's a good one ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 11:35
Effectiveness (3)
- it works really really well for your skin ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 6:04
- protect your skin ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 14:51
- squalling really works well with my skin ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 15:26
Skin Irritation/Sensitivity (3)
- squalling itself is it's such a it's a very benign ingredient like there's it'll never irritate your skin ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 15:34
- they ask you to do a patch test which i think is a really good call ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 7:25
- non-nano zinc which means the particles of zinc are going to be able to sit on the skin without being absorbed too far down into cause irritation so it really is a good sunscreen product ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 12:20
Absorption (2)
- it absorbs very well ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 4:34
- your skin knows what to do with it ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 10:30
Texture & Absorption (2)
- lighter ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 12:20
- a zinc sheer sunscreen so it's not going to leave that nasty white film on your skin ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 12:04
Application Experience (1)
- it has an occlusive quality to it where it's it's lightweight but it feels in moisture beautifully ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 15:43
Long-Term Results (1)
- help your skin heal and get back to balance ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 14:54
Cons (17)
Ingredients (7)
- lavender oil which is an essential oil so you know there again is another skin irritant ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 8:40
- they don't tell you what the equality of the vitamin c strength of the serum is ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 4:27
- skin irritating ingredients in some of their products like sodium hydroxide and essential oils ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 13:28
- they don't give the exact percentage breakdown which is a little bit annoying ▶ Dr V's Ultimate Guide To Retinol: Everything You Need To Kno @ 5:08
- sodium hydroxide ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 8:04
- they don't tell you what the equitable strength of the vitamin c serum is ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 13:17
- lye it's lye soap it's a caustic cleaning ingredient ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 8:08
Texture & Absorption (3)
- it might be for some people a little bit heavy during the day ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 14:37
- very light ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 4:32
- it is occlusive ▶ 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) @ 15:06
Skin Irritation/Sensitivity (3)
- that product did not work well for me it was too strong, made my skin very red and irritated ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 9:06
- this is going to be the most irritating option out of the four ▶ Dr V's Ultimate Guide To Retinol: Everything You Need To Kno @ 5:16
- very very harsh and very very irritating to a lot of people's skin ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 8:32
Long-Term Results (2)
- they lean very heavily on quick overnight results that is always always suspicious to me because skincare results are different for everybody ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 13:51
- they promise overnight results ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 7:13
Effectiveness (1)
- don't think you're going to get these dramatic effects from it, you really are not ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 5:15
Overall (1)
- a little misleading ▶ Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Revie @ 14:05
Review sources
- Biossance Skin Care - Is it worth it? | Non Sponsored Review | Chris Gibson by Chris Gibson — 18 pros, 13 cons
- 2019 Clean Beauty Favourites (Natural Skin Care + Body Care) by Inspire Beauty — 12 pros, 2 cons
- Dr V's Ultimate Guide To Retinol: Everything You Need To Know by Dr. Vanita Rattan — 2 pros, 2 cons
- EMPTIES | April 2017 by JmeJinxx — 3 pros, 0 cons
Frequently asked questions
Is the Biossance Bio-Renew Exfoliating Serum worth buying?
Based on 4 independent YouTube reviews, the Biossance Bio-Renew Exfoliating Serum scores 3.7/5 with 35 positive and 17 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #37 in the Serums & Treatments category.
What do reviewers like most about the Biossance Bio-Renew Exfoliating Serum?
The most praised aspects are ingredients, hydration, overall — Ingredients (11 mentions), Hydration (9 mentions), Overall (3 mentions).
What are the most common complaints about the Biossance Bio-Renew Exfoliating Serum?
Reviewers most frequently criticize ingredients, texture & absorption — Ingredients (7 mentions), Texture & Absorption (3 mentions).
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