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Bioderma Hydrabio Micellar Water Dehydrated Skin
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Bioderma Hydrabio Micellar Water Dehydrated Skin

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Cetrimonium bromide
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Hydrabio Micellar Water Dehydrated Skin”
Source: Supderdrug

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~3.3–4.9%
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~0.05–0.1%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.
Pyrus malus seed extractApple seed extract. Might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.15–0.65%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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Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Mannitol~2–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xylitol~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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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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Rhamnose~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Niacinamide~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneReduces irritationReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-inflammatory

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Hexyldecanol~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Pyrus malus seed extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Apple seed extract. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Brassica campestris sterols~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Disodium edta, Mannitol, Xylitol, Cetrimonium bromide, Rhamnose, Niacinamide, Hexyldecanol, Sodium hydroxide, Pyrus malus seed extract, Brassica campestris sterols, Tocopherol, Parfum

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
BiodermaHydrabio Micellar Water Dehydrated SkinYOUR PRODUCTSimpleKind Defence Anti-Bac Micellar Cleansing WaterMixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort CleanserREVOLUTION SKINCARENiacinamide Pore Refining Micellar Water
Match—90%86%85%
Price$20.99$9.25−$11.74$7.14−$13.85$7.94−$13.05
Shared key ingredients—3 of 53 of 52 of 5
Key difference—Cetrimonium ChlorideSalicylic AcidDecyl Glucoside
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
Drying alcohol————
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Potentially beneficial effects of rhamnose on skin ageing: an in vitro and in vivo studypubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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