NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream on a warm cream background
NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream
NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream
NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream

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NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream

A very rich, balm-like PHA moisturiser for dry, tight or easily irritated skin.

£57.00 £14.25/10g
40g
Best suited to
Your skin is dry, tight or easily irritated and needs a richer cream.
Another option may be better if
Your skin is oily or you prefer a light moisturiser that sits easily under make-up.

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Why I chose it

I chose this for people whose skin still feels dry or tight with a standard moisturiser. The rich texture and PHA blend make it useful when you want more moisture with a little gentle surface exfoliation.

This product is a little more expensive than some of the other moisturisers here, so I would mainly choose it if you specifically want the very rich texture and PHA blend. If your skin is oily or you prefer a light gel-cream, it may feel heavier than you need.

Dr Max GreenfieldMBBS, BSc, MRCS(Eng)

Where this fits

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How to introduce it

Apply a small amount over the face and neck after cleansing and any serums. You can use it morning or evening, although the rich finish often works best at night. If you use it in the morning, leave it to absorb for a few minutes before applying sunscreen or make-up.

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The ingredients that make this special

A closer look at the ingredients doing the most meaningful work in this formula—and what the evidence can reasonably tell us.

Gluconolactone

A PHA that gently exfoliates and helps the skin hold onto water.

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Gluconolactone is a polyhydroxy acid, or PHA, that gently exfoliates and helps the skin hold onto water. It’s usually gentler than stronger AHAs. In a rinse-off cleanser it mainly supports gentle cleansing, while a leave-on product gives it more time to work.

Lactobionic Acid

A gentle PHA that exfoliates while helping to improve hydration.

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Lactobionic acid is a polyhydroxy acid, or PHA. It gently exfoliates and helps the skin hold onto water, making it particularly useful in richer products for dry or easily irritated skin.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

A lightweight emollient that helps soften the skin and support the skin barrier.

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Meadowfoam Seed Oil is rich in long-chain fatty acids that help smooth the skin surface and reduce moisture loss. Its moisturising and barrier-supporting effects are well recognised in cosmetic science, while claims around antioxidant or anti-ageing benefits are based mainly on laboratory data rather than large clinical studies. It is particularly valued for being stable, non-greasy and well tolerated by sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Arginine

An amino acid that helps support hydration and skin comfort.

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Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid that plays a role in skin hydration and barrier function by supporting the skin’s natural moisturising factors. Some laboratory and small clinical studies suggest it may also support skin repair and antioxidant activity, but more robust evidence is needed to confirm these effects in topical skincare. In formulations it is most reliably used to support hydration and overall skin comfort.

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Aqua/Water/Eau, 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, PEG-100 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, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 33 (CI 17200).

More about NeoStrata

NeoStrata grew from the work of dermatologists Dr Eugene Van Scott and Dr Ruey Yu, whose research helped establish alpha hydroxy acids in modern skincare. The brand has continued to develop acid-based technologies, including polyhydroxy acids, alongside antioxidant, pigment-supporting, moisturising and sun-protection formulas.

Its heritage is useful context, but the role and tolerability of each finished product still matter more than the brand story.