Bioderma ABCDerm H2O Micellar Solution

Bioderma ABCDerm H2O Micellar Solution

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Cetrimonium bromide
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“ABCDerm H2O is a pediatric, micellar solution that gently, yet deeply, cleanses the skin, ensuring high tolerance and absolute safety.”
Source: Lookfantastic US

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetrimonium bromide, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesEffect: HighHelps dissolve other ingredients~4.3–6.5%
Cetrimonium bromideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve products~0.05–0.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Cetrimonium bromideHelps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~4.3–6.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Disodium phosphate~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Allantoin~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-blemishReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Cetrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve products

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Citric acid~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Parfum~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Disodium phosphate, Disodium edta, Allantoin, Cetrimonium bromide, Citric acid, Parfum

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🇬🇧 Lookfantastic (UK)1 L
≈ $18.74
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🇦🇺 Amazon Australia (AU)Price as of 11/4 12:03 GMT
≈ $25.93
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🇬🇧 Amazon UK (UK)Price as of 11/8 06:58 GMT
≈ $42.97
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Match—45%38%36%
Price——$28.63$15.63
Shared key ingredients—3 of 32 of 32 of 3
Key difference—Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateTrehaloseSalicylic Acid
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
Drying alcohol————
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