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NeoStrata® Bionic Face Cream

★★★★★ 4.63/5

R890.00

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Description

NeoStrata® Bionic Face Cream is an advanced, ultra-emollient corrective cream that provides intense hydration without irritation and helps to restore the skin barrier function of reactive or irritated skin. It is very popular as a post-procedure moisturiser as it is occlusive and locks in moisture to protect and hydrate red, irritated and vulnerable skin. Caution should be exercised with oily skin as it could cause congestion. Suitable for dry, sensitive and rosacea-prone skin but can be used by anyone with a compromised skin barrier.

Key ingredients include a blend of Gluconolactone, a Poly Hydroxy Acid (PHA) and Lactobionic Acid, a Bionic acid which restores the skin’s protective barrier with the added benefits of gentle exfoliation and an overall improvement in signs of ageing and skin health. It also contains an antioxidant Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) to protect the skin from free radicals. Fragrance-free. Hypoallergenic.

Dr Webster’s Recommendation: NeoStrata® Bionic Face Cream is a rich cream suitable for extremely dry or compromised skin where there is an increase in transepidermal water loss. This usually occurs after irritant or allergic dermatitis or post-aesthetic treatments when the skin barrier is temporarily disrupted, causing sensitivity and dehydration. It can also be used over a retinol product. The non-irritating combination of a PHA+Bionic acid strongly attracts and binds to water, producing a natural gel matrix that helps to plump and hydrate the skin with its humectant properties. It can also be used as a corrective night cream during the cold, dry months when normal skin becomes dry and sensitive (especially in the northern climates of South Africa). It cannot be used with a makeup foundation, as it tends to ‘roll’ off the skin due to its rich formulation.

Summary

Strength: 8% Gluconolactone; 4% Lactobionic Acid

Size: 40g

SPF: N/A

Fragrance-Free: Yes

Application: Face, Neck

Use: PM

How to Use
  • Apply the cream to the face and/or neck after cleansing at night.
  • This product does not contain a sunscreen. If used during the day always apply a sunscreen over the moisturiser.
  • Only use at night as this product is not suitable if applied with make-up foundation - it has a tendency to 'roll' off the skin if applied over this product.
Key Ingredients
  • Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA)
  • Gluconolactone
  • Lactobionic Acid

FULL INGREDIENTS / INCI: AQUA (WATER), GLUCONOLACTONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, LACTOBIONIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYL HYDROXYSTEARATE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, ARGININE, C12-15 ALKYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, OCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PEG100 STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, PETROLATUM, DIMETHICONE, ALGAE EXTRACT, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, MYRISTIC ACID, STEARETH-2, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC MYRISTIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE. XANTHAN GUM, POLYACRYLAMIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LAURETH-7, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM SULFITE, SODIUM BISULFITE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, CL 19140 (YELLOW 5), CL 17200 (RED 33).
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  • Neil

    The Bionic face cream is a game-changer. The formulation absorbs on to my face really well and does not feel greasy/oily like most moisturisers. Honestly the best occlusive moisturiser for my skin.

    January 26, 2023
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  • Megan

    The cream was great at helping my skin stay healthy and prevent breakouts. It unfortunately causes piling when I combine it with my serum or sunscreen, it has a strange smell and did not give me the hydration I was hoping for but it’s a nice product.

    September 4, 2022
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  • Phindile

    After searching for a suitable product I finally found this cream. I have a very dry and sensitive skin to a point where I would have a snake skin on my forehead in winter. I started seeing results within a few days of using product, my face is nourished and plump. The other day my mom mentioned my face looks fat😂😂, that’s how moisturized and youthful my face looks. I use it at night as I can’t put it under make up, it rolls. It’s lightweight, not oily and absorbs quickly. I think I am going to look for other Neostrata product to pair it with this cream for best results. I am currently using it with the Neostrata intensive eye cream therapy and the Heliocare 360 mineral tolerance fluid sunscreen. I also loved the sample I received with my order, Heliocare brown Gel cream sunscreen, it is more suitable for my skin than the one I am currently using. Thanks guys for the tips, will definitely try the other recommended products

    April 28, 2022
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  • Yolandi

    I have very dry skin. You know, when your face feels dry after splashing it with water? No matter how often I moisturise, it always felt dry. My skin would also react to harsh weather (windburn is real ladies). Mieke from Dermastore recommended that I try Neostrata’s Bionic Face Cream and wow, what a difference!!

    This product feels like a refreshing glass of water on a hot summer’s evening. It absolutely quenches my skin’s thirst. Regarding the vaseline-like consistency and great absorption, I agree with the other reviews.

    November 16, 2021
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  • Jacci

    I have very sensitive, dehydrated skin, and use this moisturiser every evening. It feels a bit like vaseline, but sinks in really quick and is great for locking in moisture.

    July 8, 2019
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  • Alwyn

    I received this as a sample and was very impressed with it. The smell may not be as fresh as the other Neostrata products I am used to, but it really is fantastic for very dry and sensitive skin. And although it has a light vaseline consistency, it sinks easily into your skin without leaving your skin feeling or looking oily…really a fantastic product!

    December 25, 2018

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  • Palesa

    The transition from winter to spring can be tough on my skin, it gets irritated, dry and may even start flaking around the most sensitive areas. This product is great for moisturising my skin (especially overnight) and soothing irritated areas on my face, making the transition between seasons much easier.

    October 11, 2017
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  • Katie

    Spending 17 hours on an aeroplane can wreak havoc on your skin. Under advise I washed my make up off and used a good layer of this product (neostrata bionic face cream) while I slept. Today I don’t have any of the tight dryness and dehydrated look that you usually get on a plane. Thanks for the great advise. Will do this again. Going to try it for sleeping in air con too.

    July 30, 2015

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