Serum Extraits Tissulaires uses hydrating plant sugars, biosaccharides, and Alpine extracts to deeply hydrate oily-combination skin without clogging pores. It balances oil, calms post-treatment irritation, and strengthens the skin barrier, making it ideal for dehydrated yet congested skin types.
If your skin feels tight but looks shiny, or breaks out when you use heavier moisturizers, you’re likely dealing with dehydration in oily or combination skin.
Serum Extraits Tissulaires was created exactly for this tricky skin type. KarinaNYC helps clients fix this imbalance with tailored Biologique Recherche routines that deliver hydration without congestion.
This article will break down the serum’s exact ingredients, benefits, and best pairings, so you can stop guessing and start seeing real results.
The Balance Fix: Tackling Dehydrated but Oily Skin
One of the biggest concerns I hear is skin that feels tight yet still looks shiny. It’s the frustrating mix of dehydration and oiliness that leaves many people confused about what their skin truly needs.
Dehydrated skin lacks water, not oil, which is why it often overproduces sebum, leading to clogged pores, shine, and discomfort. Traditional moisturizers only make it worse, since heavy oils and occlusives suffocate combination skin instead of balancing it.
That’s where Serum Extraits Tissulaires comes in.
Its water-based, feather-light formula hydrates deeply without clogging pores or leaving residue. Completely non-comedogenic, it restores balance by delivering the water your skin craves, so you get hydration without heaviness and comfort without breakouts.
Serum Extraits Tissulaires: Designed for Tricky, Dehydrated Skin
Serum Extraits Tissulaires is one of Biologique Recherche’s quiet achievers, a balancing, hydrating serum that I often recommend to clients struggling with that “tight but oily” feeling.
It’s part of the brand’s Moisturizing Platform, meaning its core mission is to restore the skin’s water balance while respecting its natural function.
This serum is best for oily, combination, or congested skin that feels dehydrated.
If you’re truly dry or lipid-depleted, this isn’t the serum for you, Serum Colostrum VG or Serum TEWL would be better suited.
But if you’re experiencing surface dehydration with oilier tendencies, Serum Extraits Tissulaires is perfect. It hydrates without heaviness, regulates oil production, and supports a calmer, clearer complexion.
Clients who use it consistently notice:
- Hydration restored – no more tight, papery feeling around oily zones.
- Oil regulation – skin stays balanced instead of swinging between greasy and stripped.
- Reduced inflammation – irritation and redness soften with continued use.
- Soothing post-procedure care – after P50 or treatments, it calms and replenishes the skin.
For many of my clients, this serum becomes their “first step” into Biologique Recherche: it’s gentle, effective, and teaches the skin how to stay hydrated and balanced long-term.
How Each Ingredient In Serum Extraits Tissulaires Helps Your Skin
What makes this serum so special isn’t just how it feels on the skin, it’s the science behind its ingredients.
Each component was chosen for a specific reason, and together they create a lightweight but powerful hydrating system.
Glycerin + Aquaxyl Complex
Glycerin is a classic humectant that pulls water into the skin, while the Aquaxyl complex helps lock it in by boosting your natural moisturizing factors (NMFs).
The result? Skin that stays comfortable and hydrated for hours, without the dreaded midday flakiness that oily-combination skin often gets.
Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Extract
When people see “walnut” listed, they sometimes panic, thinking of harsh scrubs. Let me be clear: this is not an exfoliating scrub particle.
In this formula, walnut shell extract works as a gentle antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Used in low concentration, it soothes rather than irritates, giving extra protection against environmental stress.
Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract
It comes from Alpine plant stem cells that help protect the skin barrier and reduce stress from pollution, UV, and other external aggressors.
Think of it as a shield that keeps your skin resilient in a busy, urban environment.
Biosaccharide Gum-1
One of my favorite additions, it creates a protective film on the surface of the skin to delay water loss. At the same time, it reduces irritation and adds a silky, hydrated feel that lasts.
This is why the serum feels so calming after treatments or exfoliation.
Lactic Acid
This is a very mild exfoliant in this serum, gentle enough that you’ll never feel peeling or burning.
Instead, it quietly promotes smoother, softer skin by helping with cell turnover. It works in harmony with the hydrating agents to keep texture refined without disrupting the barrier.
Propylene Glycol & Methylpropanediol
These are humectants too, but they play another important role: helping the other active ingredients penetrate deeper into the skin.
They ensure the hydration and calming agents aren’t just sitting on top but are actually absorbed where they can make a difference.
The Wrong Partners For Serum Extraits Tissulaires
Like every great serum, Extraits Tissulaires shines brightest when paired wisely. But there are a few combinations I steer clients away from to keep their skin balanced and calm.
Avoid Lipid-Heavy Serums Together
If your skin is oily, combination, or prone to congestion, don’t layer Extraits Tissulaires with lipid-rich serums like Colostrum VG, unless your skin is both dehydrated and dry (a rare but possible case).
Otherwise, you’ll overwhelm the skin with unnecessary heaviness and risk clogging.
Harsh Acids Or Peels
This serum is about hydration and calming, not aggressive resurfacing. Avoid mixing it with glycolic or salicylic acids in the same routine, especially if your skin is already sensitized. That combination can over-stimulate and undo the soothing benefits you’re trying to achieve.
Finishing Serums With Occlusives
If your skin is lipid-depleted, you might need a serum like TEWL to lock in hydration. But for most Extraits Tissulaires users, that step isn’t necessary.
On oily-combo skin, over-occlusion just leads to shine and congestion.
Pairing Guide: Products That Work Best With Serum Extraits Tissulaires
When clients ask me how to get the most from this serum, I always recommend pairing it with other Biologique Recherche staples that enhance its balancing effect.
Lotion P50W
This is the gentlest version of the iconic P50 exfoliating lotion, and it’s perfect for prepping sensitive or reactive skin. It sweeps away dead cells and balances pH, creating the ideal canvas for Extraits Tissulaires to sink in and hydrate deeply.
Masque Vivant
If your skin tends toward oiliness or congestion, Masque Vivant is a must. It clarifies, purifies, and rebalances the skin beautifully. I often layer Extraits Tissulaires after Masque Vivant to rehydrate and soften the skin, especially when clients are going through a “purging” phase.
Serum Elastine
For clients concerned about both dehydration and fine lines, I love pairing Extraits Tissulaires with Serum Elastine. The combination boosts hydration while keeping skin supple and elastic, a beautiful duo for anyone noticing the first signs of aging alongside dehydration.
Crème Dermopurifiante
This cream is fantastic for oily, congested skin. It regulates sebum while calming inflammation, making it the perfect partner for Extraits Tissulaires.
The serum hydrates while the cream keeps skin clear and balanced, ideal for clients prone to breakouts but still craving comfort.
Masque Biosensible
For sensitized or reactive skin, I recommend Masque Biosensible. It calms redness, soothes irritation, and restores comfort.
Used alongside Extraits Tissulaires, it gives hydration and relief without heaviness, making it a favorite for clients with fragile, easily upset skin.
Is Serum Extraits Tissulaires Right For You? FAQs Inside
When I introduce clients to Serum Extraits Tissulaires, the same questions and concerns often come up. Let me answer a few directly:
Why Isn’t It Helping My Dry Patches?
That’s a sign you may be using the wrong serum. Extraits Tissulaires is for dehydrated, oily-combo skin, not truly dry or lipid-deficient skin. If your skin is dry, Colostrum VG or TEWL will give you the comfort and nourishment you’re missing.
How Long Before I See Results?
Most of my clients notice a real difference in one to two weeks: flakiness softens, makeup applies more smoothly, and skin feels less tight throughout the day.
Can I Use This With Vitamin C Or Niacinamide?
Absolutely. I often recommend it. Just apply Extraits Tissulaires first so the hydration penetrates fully, then follow with your vitamin C or niacinamide for brightening and strengthening.
Can I Use This If I’m On Tretinoin Or Retinol?
Yes. In fact, it’s one of my favorite serums to pair with retinoids because it soothes the dryness and irritation they can cause, without interfering with their activity.
How I Guide Clients With Serum Extraits Tissulaires
If your skin feels confused, tight one moment, oily the next, Serum Extraits Tissulaires might be exactly what you need. At KarinaNYC, we’ve helped thousands of high-commitment clients rebalance their skin with expert-selected routines.
This serum is a consistent go-to for hydration without heaviness. If you're frustrated by flaky skin and congestion that won’t quit, you’re not alone, and you don’t need to guess anymore.
Here’s how we help you find the right mix for your skin:
🌿 Free Custom Consultation
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💡 Expert Routine Building
We’ll guide you in combining your serum with the right masks, exfoliants, and moisturizers so your barrier stays supported, not stripped.
