Bioderma Sebium Lotion Rebalancing water oil
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemish2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Fluidactiv™ Patent battles sebum thickening to resist clogged pores and blemishes. D.A.F. Patent supports strong, resilient skin.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Sebium Lotion Rebalancing water oil”
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: dimethicone, ricinus communis seed oil.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
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: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilDimethicone~5.9–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeSalicylic acid~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 acidWater~3.2–4.8%
Peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-11 methyl ether dimethiconeButylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinFomes officinalis extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin
More about Fomes officinalis extractCapryloyl glycine~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycinePolysorbate 20~0.5–1.1%
Sodium citrate~0.4–1%
- 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 citrateZinc gluconate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateSalicylic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 acidSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%
Mannitol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Xylitol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolRhamnose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnosePyridoxine hcl~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclPropyl gallate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallatePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilFructooligosaccharides~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Dimethicone, Salicylic acid, Water, Peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Fomes officinalis extract, Capryloyl glycine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium citrate, Zinc gluconate, Salicylic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Mannitol, Sodium metabisulfite, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Pyridoxine hcl, Propyl gallate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Fructooligosaccharides, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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| BiodermaSebium Lotion Rebalancing water oilYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceHYDRALIGHT Moisture Infusing Lotion | CeraVePsoriasis Moisturizing Cream | PhilosophyClear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | $7.93 | $33.00+$25.07 | — | $40.00+$32.07 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Niacinamide | Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | 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 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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