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Just like a deep plane facelift, finding a cream that actually targets the foundation of your skin’s structure is rare. For me, most creams are too thick and feel like they’re just sitting on the surface, doing nothing but clogging my already acne-prone pores. So much so, that I’d given up on creams all together. That is, until I found my new holy grail: Biologique Recherche Crème M.E.C..
Known as the “skin sculptor,” Crème M.E.C. gets its name from the skin’s essential scaffold called the extracellular matrix or “E.C.M.,” targeting its four fundamental pillars: collagen, elastin, glycosaminoglycans (hyaluronic acid) and glycoproteins. That means it remodels your skin by restoring its density, refining its contours, and making it look more youthful and plump.
If you don’t know the lore of Biologique Recherche, the brand has been a cult-favorite since its original Lotion P50 1970 (followed by an industry-wide mourning when it was discontinued). Their fame is credited entirely to the fact that their formulas are concentrated and known for dramatic results.
In Crème M.E.C., that’s pure alfalfa extract that acts like a gentle retinol, antioxidant-rich dill extract, and polyglutamic acid. Thsi acid that can retain up to 5,000 times its weight in water, which is five times more than hyaluronic acid. The cherry on top? It has a bi-gel texture, which means it’s as light as a gel but as nourishing as a cream.
It’s been a savior for my skin this winter, especially since it’s designed to amplify the efficacy of serums. I also regularly use actives like tretinoin, salicylic acid, and Biologique Recherche’s Lotion P50T for my acne and hyperpigmentation, so Crème M.E.C.’s lightweight protective film makes my skin feel more supple right when its needed most.