Oligo-Proteines Marines serum

ENERGIZING ANTI-DARK CIRCLE FACE SERUM

Biologique Recherche Oligo-Protéines Marines is an energizing and revitalizing serum designed for dull-looking skin and visible dark circles.

Formulated with a Complex of Marine Oligo Proteins, it helps reduce the bluish appearance of dark circles while restoring luminosity to tired-looking skin. The complexion appears fresher, more rested and revitalized, making it particularly interesting when fatigue seems to show on both the face and around the eyes.

Unlike an eye treatment focused primarily on puffiness, Oligo-Protéines Marines is especially suited to dark circles and loss of radiance.

Skin Instant:

Recommended for dull-looking Skin Instants and visible dark circles.

Particularly suited to skin experiencing:

• Bluish or vascular-looking dark circles
• A dull or tired-looking complexion
• Visible signs of fatigue
• Reduced luminosity
• Skin that appears less vibrant or fresh
• An eye contour that looks tired even after rest

Benefits:

• Helps reduce the bluish appearance of dark circles
• Helps visibly improve signs of fatigue around the eyes
• Revitalizes dull-looking skin
• Restores visible luminosity
• Helps the complexion appear fresher and more rested
• Supports a more even, energized-looking complexion
• Can be applied to both the face and eye-contour area

Not All Dark Circles Are the Same

This is one of the most important things to understand before choosing an eye treatment.

Dark circles can look similar at first glance, but their underlying causes can be very different.

Blue or vascular dark circles

These often have a blue, purple or slightly violet appearance and are associated with vascular and circulatory factors beneath the very thin skin surrounding the eyes.

This is the type of dark circle Oligo-Protéines Marines is particularly designed to address.

Brown or pigmented dark circles

These appear more brown than blue and are associated with melanin accumulation.

They require a different approach because pigmentation — rather than vascular visibility — is the primary concern.

Hollow or structural dark circles

These are created by changes in facial structure and volume that produce shadows beneath the eyes.

They may become more noticeable as the skin and underlying structures change over time.

A topical serum can improve the quality and appearance of the surrounding skin, but it cannot replace lost structural volume.

Understanding which type you have is why choosing the correct eye treatment matters.

How to Use:

1. Apply approximately 1 ml of Oligo-Protéines Marines to clean skin over the face, neck and décolleté.
2. Massage gently using light upward movements until completely absorbed.
3. When targeting dark circles, a small amount may also be carefully applied around the eye contour while avoiding direct contact with the eyes.
4. Within a Biologique Recherche routine, apply after cleansing and your appropriate Lotion P50 and before your moisturizer.
5. If using several serums, apply your more fluid serums first.

Avoid contact with the eyes. For external use only.

Loshen & Crem’s Recommendation:

Oligo-Protéines Marines is one of the Biologique Recherche serums we think about when someone tells us:

• “I always look tired.”
• “My under-eyes look blue or purple.”
• “My skin has lost its brightness.”
• “I sleep well, but my eyes still look exhausted.”
• “My complexion just looks flat.”

The important distinction here is darkness versus puffiness.

If you look under your eyes and primarily notice a blue or purple shadow, Oligo-Protéines Marines may make sense.

If what you notice first is swelling or bags, Liposmose is usually the more targeted conversation.

And if the darkness is distinctly brown, we would want to understand whether pigmentation is contributing before assuming an anti-dark-circle serum is the right answer.

This is why we prefer to look at the eye contour rather than simply recommend the same eye product to everyone.

Oligo-Protéines Marines vs. Liposmose

These are two very different Biologique Recherche treatments.

Choose Oligo-Protéines Marines when your primary concern is:

• Bluish or vascular dark circles
• Signs of fatigue
• Dullness
• A tired-looking eye contour
• Loss of luminosity

Choose Liposmose when your primary concern is:

• Under-eye bags
• Puffiness
• Morning swelling
• Water retention around the eyes
• A congested-looking eye contour

In the simplest terms:

• Oligo-Protéines Marines = dark circles + fatigue
• Liposmose = bags + puffiness

It is possible to experience both at the same time, in which case your skin expert can help determine how best to address each concern.

Oligo-Protéines Marines vs. Crème Contour des Yeux VIP O2

Both can help improve the appearance of tired-looking eyes, but they have different roles.

Oligo-Protéines Marines is a treatment serum particularly focused on:

• Bluish dark circles
• Visible fatigue
• Revitalization
• Luminosity

Crème Contour des Yeux VIP O2 is an eye cream focused more broadly on:

• Hydration
• Radiance
• Dark circles
• Overall eye-contour skin quality

Think:

• Oligo-Protéines Marines → targeted serum for blue dark circles + fatigue
• Crème Contour des Yeux VIP O2 → hydration + radiance + eye-contour skin quality

Depending on your Skin Instant, the two may also complement one another within the same routine.

Ingredients:

• Niacinamide: Helps support skin quality, improve visible radiance and promote a more even-looking complexion.
• Caffeine: Commonly used in eye-contour formulas to help improve the appearance of tired-looking skin.
• Spirulina Platensis Extract: A marine-derived botanical incorporated into the serum's revitalizing complex.
• Malachite Extract: A mineral-derived antioxidant ingredient that helps support skin exposed to oxidative stress.
• Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract: Hawthorn flower extract incorporated into the formula's targeted eye-contour complex.
• Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract: Jasmine flower extract included within the formula's skin-conditioning complex.
• Glycerin: A humectant that helps maintain hydration and skin comfort.

Full INCI List:

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Isoniacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Cyclodextrin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Malachite Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Phenylpropanol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Farnesol, Sodium Benzoate.

The lists of ingredients used in Biologique Recherche products are updated regularly. Before using a Biologique Recherche product, please refer to the ingredient list on its packaging.

If you have allergies or known ingredient sensitivities, please contact us at info@loshen.ca before purchasing. Our team will be happy to help verify the most current ingredient list for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Biologique Recherche Oligo-Protéines Marines?

Oligo-Protéines Marines is an energizing and anti-dark-circle face serum from Biologique Recherche recommended for dull-looking skin and visible dark circles.

It helps reduce the bluish appearance of dark circles while leaving skin looking more rested, revitalized and luminous.

What type of dark circles does Oligo-Protéines Marines target?

Biologique Recherche specifically highlights its action on bluish-looking dark circles.

These are generally associated with vascular or circulatory factors beneath the thin skin around the eyes.

How do I know if my dark circles are blue or pigmented?

Bluish or vascular dark circles tend to appear blue, purple or violet.

Pigmented dark circles tend to appear more brown and are associated with melanin.

If you are unsure, our skin experts can help assess what you are seeing before you select a treatment.

Does Oligo-Protéines Marines treat brown or pigmented dark circles?

Biologique Recherche currently positions Oligo-Protéines Marines specifically toward reducing the bluish appearance of dark circles.

Brown or pigmented dark circles have a different underlying cause and may require a pigmentation-focused approach.

Does Oligo-Protéines Marines help under-eye bags?

Puffiness and bags are not its primary current target.

If swelling, congestion or under-eye bags are the main concern, Liposmose is the more specifically targeted Biologique Recherche serum.

What is the difference between Oligo-Protéines Marines and Liposmose?

Oligo-Protéines Marines primarily addresses bluish dark circles, tired-looking skin and luminosity.

Liposmose primarily targets under-eye puffiness, water-related bags, fatty bags and puffiness associated with changes in skin firmness.

Can I use Oligo-Protéines Marines on my whole face?

Yes. Despite its strong association with the eye contour, Biologique Recherche instructs users to apply approximately 1 ml over the face, neck and décolleté.

It is a face serum that also has a targeted anti-dark-circle action.

Is Oligo-Protéines Marines only an eye serum?

No.

This is an important distinction. Biologique Recherche currently describes it as an energizing anti-dark-circle face serum.

It can be used over the face, neck and décolleté while also targeting the visible appearance of dark circles.

Does Oligo-Protéines Marines brighten the skin?

Biologique Recherche describes the serum as leaving dull-looking skin more revitalized, rested and luminous.

We prefer to describe this as improving radiance and luminosity rather than positioning it as a treatment for pigmentation or sun spots.

Does Oligo-Protéines Marines treat pigmentation or sun damage?

That is not its primary current indication.

If pigmentation, brown spots or sun-related discoloration are the primary concern, we would look toward Biologique Recherche treatments specifically designed for pigmentation rather than relying on Oligo-Protéines Marines.

Is Oligo-Protéines Marines specifically for smokers?

Biologique Recherche's current formula is recommended for dull-looking skin and dark circles rather than specifically for smokers.

Older descriptions frequently referred to “smoker's skin,” but we prefer to choose this serum based on the current Skin Instant rather than someone's lifestyle.

Is Oligo-Protéines Marines recommended specifically for darker skin tones?

No. Biologique Recherche's current recommendation is based on dull-looking skin and dark circles rather than skin tone.

Dark circles can look different across skin tones, which is another reason identifying whether the concern is vascular, pigmented or structural is important.

Can I use Oligo-Protéines Marines with Crème Contour des Yeux VIP O2?

Yes, depending on your Skin Instant.

Oligo-Protéines Marines can act as the targeted treatment serum, while Crème Contour des Yeux VIP O2 can provide hydration and broader support for radiance and eye-contour skin quality.

When should I apply Oligo-Protéines Marines?

Apply it after cleansing and your appropriate Lotion P50. If you are layering multiple serums, apply the more fluid formulas first and follow with your moisturizer.

Who should use Biologique Recherche Oligo-Protéines Marines?

It is particularly suited to Skin Instants that appear dull, tired or lacking luminosity, especially when bluish-looking dark circles are also visible.

Where can I buy Biologique Recherche Oligo-Protéines Marines?

Biologique Recherche Oligo-Protéines Marines is available from Loshen & Crem online and at our Edmonton, Alberta boutique.

Our skin experts can also help determine whether Oligo-Protéines Marines, Liposmose, Crème Contour des Yeux VIP O2 or another Biologique Recherche treatment is best suited to your concerns.

Biologique Recherche Skin Reaction Policy

At Loshen & Crem, we highly recommend completing a consultation with one of our skin experts before introducing a new Biologique Recherche product into your routine.

In the event of a skin reaction, Biologique Recherche may require:

• Clear photos of the reaction
• Photos of the product and lot number
• Proof of an online consultation with one of our skin experts

If you choose to purchase a Biologique Recherche product without a consultation and experience a reaction, we may be unable to provide a refund under the brand's policy.

If you are unsure whether Oligo-Protéines Marines is right for your Skin Instant, our team is always available to help.