Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant: Purifying Cleansing Foaming Gel with Pump
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CleansingSodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium laureth sulfate + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Sébium Gel Moussant: Purifying Cleansing Foaming Gel with Pump”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Lactic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoamphoacetate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateSodium laureth sulfate~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateMethylpropanediol~3.2–3.9%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Lactic acid~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidZinc sulfate~1.2–1.5%
Copper sulfate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium chloride~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideXylitol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Peg-90 glyceryl isostearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-90 glyceryl isostearateLaureth-2~0.5–0.75%
Fructooligosaccharides~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesMannitol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolRhamnose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnoseSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Propylene glycol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGinkgo biloba leaf extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Methylpropanediol, Disodium edta, Lactic acid, Zinc sulfate, Copper sulfate, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Xylitol, Potassium sorbate, Peg-90 glyceryl isostearate, Laureth-2, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Rhamnose, Sodium hydroxide, Propylene glycol, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract
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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.
| BiodermaSébium Gel Moussant: Purifying Cleansing Foaming Gel with PumpYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaMed Ultra Sensitive Cleansing Foam | OlivalAmino Gel | TOŁPA authenticface wash gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | — | $4.69 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Allantoin | Lauryl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: CeraVe Gel Moussant Anti-ImperfectionsCS12 Refreshing Cleansing Gel
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 5Potentially beneficial effects of rhamnose on skin ageing: an in vitro and in vivo studypubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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