Bioderma Cicabio Lotion Spray
Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Fructooligosaccharides + 7 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructooligosaccharides, mannitol.
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
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · AsiaticosideWorks well
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).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Asiaticoside, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester + 1 moreMay help
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Butylene glycolFructooligosaccharides~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesZinc oxide~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideSilica~2.5–3.7%
Copper sulfate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mannitol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolXylitol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolZinc sulfate~1.1–1.6%
Vitis vinifera vine extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhamnose~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnoseAsiaticoside~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about AsiaticosideMadecassic acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Madecassic acidAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterAsiatic acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Asiatic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Zinc oxide, Silica, Copper sulfate, Mannitol, Xylitol, Zinc sulfate, Vitis vinifera vine extract, Rhamnose, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Asiatic acid, Sodium hyaluronate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BiodermaCicabio Lotion SprayYOUR PRODUCT | SCINICCicanoid Cream | The LabatorianOceans Beyond Moisturizer | KLAVUURejuve Pearlsation Multi Pearl Peptide Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 31% | 30% |
| Price | — | $21.30 | — | $29.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Bioderma - Cicabio Lotion Spray" has a good moisturizing formula.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.10% - 0.50%). 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 0.10% - 0.30%, madecassic acid 0.15% - 0.70% and asiaticoside 0.30% - 0.75% 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.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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