Bioderma

Bioderma Sebium anti-blemish Duo for acne-prone skin

Name: Bioderma - Sebium anti-blemish Duo for acne-prone skin
Brand: Bioderma

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium

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Anti-blemish

Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Salicylic acid

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What the product description says

“Sebium anti-blemish Duo for acne-prone skin”

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Ginkgo biloba leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating~0.45–0.7%

Salicylic acidUnder-dosedUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.3–0.55%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Tocopherol

May help

This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ginkgo biloba leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating~0.45–0.7%

TocopherolUnder-dosedPure 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~0.15–0.25%

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · Fructooligosaccharides, Dimethicone + 12 more

Works

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: fructooligosaccharides, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone.

FructooligosaccharidesKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.9%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~0.4–0.6%

Propylheptyl caprylateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.6%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.35–0.65%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.35–0.65%

Chondrus crispus extractKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.25–0.45%

MannitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.4%

RhamnoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.45–0.7%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.4–0.6%

Di-c12-13 alkyl malate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.65%

Arachidyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~0.35–0.65%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.25%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~1.6–2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~5.5–6.7%est.

Zinc sulfateA preservative. It can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.3%est.

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.

Ginkgo biloba leaf extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.3–0.55%est.

Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.

Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~9.2–11.2%est.

MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~3.2–3.9%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~1.6–2%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.55%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~0.25–0.45%est.

Propyl gallateHelps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a productMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

Sodium metabisulfiteA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 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

Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.25–0.45%est.

Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~5.5–6.7%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.35–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~9.2–11.2%

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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Sodium laureth sulfate~5.5–6.7%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Methylpropanediol~3.2–3.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium chloride~1.9–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Lactic acid~1.6–2%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Zinc sulfate~1.1–1.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. It can be irritating

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Copper sulfate~1.1–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Xylitol~0.7–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Fructooligosaccharides~0.6–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Mannitol~0.55–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Rhamnose~0.5–0.8%

Key active

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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Propylene glycol~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~0.45–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAntibacterial

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

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Parfum~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Water~0.4–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Di-c12-13 alkyl malate~0.4–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Propanediol~0.4–0.6%

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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Propylheptyl caprylate~0.4–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~0.35–0.65%

Key active

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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Salicylic acid~0.3–0.55%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishExfoliationAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

More about Salicylic acid

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Arachidyl alcohol~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Dimethicone~0.4–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.35–0.65%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Behenyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Coco-glucoside~0.4–0.6%

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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Arachidyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Arachidyl glucoside

Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

More about Sodium hydroxide

Sodium citrate~0.25–0.45%

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

More about Sodium citrate

Chondrus crispus extract~0.25–0.45%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

More about Chondrus crispus extract

Mannitol~0.2–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Mannitol

Propyl gallate~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product

More about Propyl gallate

Xylitol~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

More about Xylitol

Rhamnose~0.15–0.25%

Key active

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

More about Rhamnose

Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

More about Sodium metabisulfite

Tocopherol~0.15–0.25%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

More about Tocopherol

Parfum~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum

Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Methylpropanediol, Disodium edta, Sodium chloride, Lactic acid, Zinc sulfate, Copper sulfate, Potassium sorbate, Xylitol, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Rhamnose, Propylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Parfum, Water, Di-c12-13 alkyl malate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl caprylate, Glycerin, Salicylic acid, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Arachidyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Coco-glucoside, Arachidyl glucoside, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Chondrus crispus extract, Mannitol, Propyl gallate, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Sodium metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Parfum

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Product summary

"Bioderma - Sebium anti-blemish Duo for acne-prone skin" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

This product contains acids (lactic acid 1.60% - 2.00%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
Humectants (mannitol 0.20% - 0.40%, glycerin 0.35% - 0.65%, mannitol 0.55% - 0.80% and fructooligosaccharides 0.60% - 0.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.