Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream

Name: Bioderma - Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream
Brand: Bioderma

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Efficacy87/100

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2

Key actives

Asiaticoside0.25% - 0.45%Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester0.2% - 0.35%Asiatic acid0.25% - 0.45%

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Judging from the ingredient list, "Bioderma - Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Fructooligosaccharides, glycerin, mannitol, sodium hyaluronate and rhamnose in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ethylhexyl palmitate and c13-14 isoparaffin in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.20% - 0.35%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.25% - 0.45%, madecassic acid 0.25% - 0.45% and asiaticoside 0.25% - 0.45% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: caprylic/capric triglyceride

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Asiaticoside0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructooligosaccharides, glycerin.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester

Asiaticoside0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Madecassic acid0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

Mannitol0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Sodium hyaluronate0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Asiatic acid0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

Fructooligosaccharides3.3% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Glycerin5.7% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Laminaria ochroleuca extract0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Ethylhexyl palmitate4.8% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Rhamnose0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

C13-14 isoparaffin1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

Butylene glycol1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Anti-aging

This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, asiaticoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Asiaticoside0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Rhamnose0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Key Actives

Asiaticoside0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Asiatic acid0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing

Madecassic acid0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Glycerin5.7% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Fructooligosaccharides3.3% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Zinc oxide3.7% - 4.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

Mannitol0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Sodium hyaluronate0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Laminaria ochroleuca extract0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Zinc sulfate0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It can be irritating

Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Polyacrylamide1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

Laureth-70.9% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Asiaticoside0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Madecassic acid0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Asiatic acid0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Potassium sorbate0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Comedogenic ingredients

Ethylhexyl palmitate4.8% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Laminaria ochroleuca extract0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin5.7% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ethylhexyl palmitate4.8% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Fructooligosaccharides3.3% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Zinc oxide3.7% - 4.6%

Irritation risk:

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

Sorbitan stearate2.2% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Butylene glycol1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

Polyacrylamide1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

C13-14 isoparaffin1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

Laureth-70.9% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Copper sulfate0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Mannitol0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Sodium hyaluronate0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Xylitol0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

Zinc sulfate0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It can be irritating

Vitis vinifera vine extract0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Rhamnose0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Laureth-30.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Asiaticoside0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Madecassic acid0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Asiatic acid0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Hydroxyethylcellulose0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Potassium sorbate0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Laminaria ochroleuca extract0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Fructooligosaccharides, Zinc oxide, Sorbitan stearate, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Butylene glycol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Copper sulfate, Mannitol, Sodium hyaluronate, Xylitol, Zinc sulfate, Vitis vinifera vine extract, Rhamnose, Laureth-3, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Potassium sorbate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Laminaria ochroleuca extract

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