Biotoulin reviews from our beauty editors! Does it work?

What do Kate Middleton and Michelle Obama have in common? They both use “Bio-Botox” – a new wonder gel that claims to provide the same effects as Botox, with totally natural ingredients. But does it really work? Can a supposedly natural remedy work as well as the A-list skin injections? Obviously, such a product calls for testing. So read on, as one of our Stylight writers shares her experience with a Bio-Botox gel called Biotulin.

“I have never tried Botox, and have no plans to use it in the future. Not to mention being potentially harmful, many botox uses end up looking plastic. I’d rather leave my forehead wrinkles alone than inject chemicals into my skin.

But a herbal version? I’m intrigued…. I order Biotulin on the internet, and it arrives in its chic black pump dispenser. The leaflet tells me that “a small amount is enough”, and that “it works after just one hour, lasting up to 24 hours”. Sounds great! So in the evening, I massage a tiny amount into my forehead. Feels good. No tingling, no stinging. The next morning: nothing. My forehead wrinkles look exactly the same! Hmm. I massage in a larger amount of the gel and go to the office. After two hours I look in the toilet mirror. Again nothing. That evening I defiantly smack on an XL-portion of Biotulin onto my face. The next day: a minimal effect. Perhaps. But it could also be my imagination. Am I immune to the effects of this miracle cream?!

Time to get advice from the professionals: I book an appointment with expert dermatologist Dr. Patricia Ogilvie to find out the difference between Bio-Botox and Botox: “Botolinum (aka Botox) is a chemical substance, that when applied skilfully, relaxes the muscles in the face. The effect lasts about four months and can even prevent the development of further wrinkles. The ‘naturalness’ of the result depends on the skill of the doctor. Biotulin, on the other hand, is not a medicine but a non-prescription cosmetic ingredient derived from herbal ingredients. It has short-term numbing properties, like a minor version of the local anesthetic you might get at the dentist. 

So in summary: Biotulin gel will never be as intense as normal Botox, because it doesn’t penetrate the muscles very far. Why Kate Middleton swears by it? Maybe she uses it as a 5cm thick mask?!

I personally decided to ditch the Biotulin. Because there are other things that can preserve youth, things like fun, curiosity, adventure, and Instagram filters! With these, who cares about a few forehead wrinkles.”