Bioderma Pigmentbio Dark Spots Brightening Cleanser

Bioderma Pigmentbio Dark Spots Brightening Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Magnesium laureth sulfate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Pigmentbio Dark Spots Brightening Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, magnesium laureth sulfate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, xanthan gum) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Magnesium laureth sulfateEffect: High~3.9–4.7%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~1.9–2.3%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~1–1.2%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.7–1.05%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.65–0.95%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.5–0.75%
Exfoliation
Azelaic acid
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Bioderma Pigmentbio Dark Spots Brightening Cleanser 200ml is a brightening cleansing foaming cream that promotes the disappearance of dark spots and prevents their reappearance.Rich in AHA and in scrubbing micro-balls, it gently eliminates the imperfections revealing the complexion imperfections.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product might help exfoliate the skin with azelaic acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

Azelaic acidKey activeEffect: MediumIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals~0.2–0.35%
Anti-blemish
Not advertised by the brand · Azelaic acid
Works well

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Azelaic acidHeroEffect: HighIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.2%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~5.6–6.9%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.5%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.65–0.95%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistencyMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii oil—3/5~4.5–5.5%est.
Laminaria ochroleuca extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.05–0.15%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Citric acid~5.6–6.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Butyrospermum parkii oil~4.5–5.5%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging
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Magnesium laureth sulfate~3.9–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium hydroxide~2.4–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Cellulose acetate~2–2.5%
Formula
Sodium cocoamphoacetate~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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Methylpropanediol~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Coco-glucoside~1–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl oleate~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium citrate~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Propanediol~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency

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Mannitol~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xylitol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Rhamnose~0.25–0.5%
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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Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Lysine~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Azelaic acid~0.2–0.35%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneExfoliation

Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals

More about Azelaic acid
Andrographis paniculata leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Fructooligosaccharides~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Laminaria ochroleuca extract~0.05–0.15%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Laminaria ochroleuca extract
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Water, Citric acid, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Magnesium laureth sulfate, Sodium hydroxide, Cellulose acetate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Benzoic acid, Propanediol, Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lysine, Azelaic acid, Andrographis paniculata leaf extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Parfum

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Shared key ingredients—5 of 153 of 151 of 15
Key difference—GlycerinSalicylic AcidNiacinamide
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
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