1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Bonajour
Bio Active Resurrection Plant Essence
face eyes essence
Bonajour
face eyes essence
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Take the skin testThe Bonajour Bio Active Resurrection Plant Essence is a serum optimized for anti-aging. Formulated with Glyceryl Glucoside, the key ingredient derived from the Resurrection plant to improve the self-regenerating power of skin and revitalizes skin. Activates the water path of your skin, gives your skin a deep moisturizing and improves your skin texture.
Bio Active Resurrection Plant Essence is a lightweight essence from Bonajour. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 31 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Glycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Polyglutamic Acid.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Glucoside and Oenothera Biennis Oil.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes before moisturiser. Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)ethyl
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polymer of glutamic acid
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Eye" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 31 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Forms a film that slows water loss
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Selaginella Lepidophylla Exract is an extract of the whole plant, Selaginella lepidophylla, Selaginellaceae
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)ethyl
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is the oily liquid obtained from the seeds of Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L., Compositae. It consists principally of the triglycerides of linoleic acid
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polymer of glutamic acid
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ozonized Opuntia Ficus Indica Callus Culture Extract is the end-product of the controlled ozone treatment of Opuntia Ficus-Indica Callus Culture Extract
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vaccinium Angustifolium Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium, Ericaceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanamide, N-Hydroxy-
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Carthamus Tinctorius Bud Extract is the extract of the buds of the Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L., Asteraceae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract is an extract of the seeds of Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgoaceae
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Morus Alba Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits of the White Mulberry, Morus alba L., Moraceae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Fig, Ficus carica L., Moraceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium 3,8-dimethyl-5-(isopropyl)-1-azulenesulfonate
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
HYGGEE
Shares 9 key ingredients with Bio Active Resurrection Plant Essence: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol
JUMISO
Shares 9 key ingredients with Bio Active Resurrection Plant Essence: Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol
Numbuzin
Shares 9 key ingredients with Bio Active Resurrection Plant Essence: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide
Missha
Shares 9 key ingredients with Bio Active Resurrection Plant Essence: Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol
Huxley
Shares 9 key ingredients with Bio Active Resurrection Plant Essence: Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Then I Met You
Shares 8 key ingredients with Bio Active Resurrection Plant Essence: Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglutamic Acid, Glycerin
WATER, PROPANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERETH-26, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, SELAGINELLA LEPIDOPHYLLA EXTRACT, GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID, PANTHENOL, TREHALOSE, OZONIZED OPUNTIA FICUS INDICA CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT, VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FRUIT EXTRACT, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS BUD EXTRACT, ADENOSINE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, GINKGO BILOBA NUT EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT EXTRACT, MORUS ALBA FRUIT EXTRACT, FICUS CARICA FRUIT EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM GUAIAZULENE SULFONATE.
NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Take a proper amount using the pump. Gently massage on skin following the skin's texture. Reapply on the dry eye area.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, before moisturiser.
It lists 31 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Bonajour.
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