Bioderma

Bioderma Sébium Mat Shine Control Moisturiser

Name: Bioderma - Sébium Mat Shine Control Moisturiser
Brand: Bioderma

Efficacy87/100IrritancyMedium·

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Works for

Anti-blemish

Salicylic acid, Zinc gluconate

Works well

What the product description says

“To keep your skin matte and shine-free the combination of Fluidactiv®, an oil regulating complex, together with zinc helps to re-balance the complexion for up to 8 hours whilst reducing the formation of blemishes.”

Source: Escentual

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.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.15–0.65%

Zinc gluconateEffect: Low, below effective doseTypically 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~0.3–0.7%

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Propylheptyl caprylate + 12 more

Works

What the product description says

“Sébium Mat Shine Control Moisturiser”

Source: Escentual

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: glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed wax.

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~3.8–5.8%

Propylheptyl caprylateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.8–4.1%

Helianthus annuus seed waxKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency~1.3–1.9%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.55–1.25%

Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.7%

MannitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.6%

RhamnoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.5%

Lactobacillus fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative~0.1–0.4%

Arachidyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~1.4–2.1%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1.1–1.6%

Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~0.45–1.05%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.4–0.9%

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~0.05–0.3%

Zinc gluconateUnder-dosedTypically 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~0.3–0.7%

Exfoliation

Side benefit · Salicylic acid, Zinc gluconate

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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.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

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~0.15–0.65%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.5%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.1–1.6%est.

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.8–1.25%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~0.55–1.25%est.

Zinc gluconateTypically 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 skinMedium~0.3–0.7%est.

Dextrin palmitateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.75%est.

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.2–0.75%est.

Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

Pyridoxine hclMight help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

Sodium metabisulfiteA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

Propyl gallateHelps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a productMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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juangirondi· Sep 2024Doesn't recommend
Caused me a lot of whiteheads, either way its ingredients concentration is very poor. Cannot recommend.
Blemishes
Poor
Moisturization
Excellent
Finish
Matt
Texture
Light
Clogging pores
Definitely clogs pores
Smell
Light fragrance

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.8%

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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Silica~3.7–5.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Propylheptyl caprylate~2.8–4.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylhexyl pelargonate~2.1–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.7–2.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Arachidyl alcohol~1.4–2.1%

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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Helianthus annuus seed wax~1.3–1.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency

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Pentylene glycol~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.8–1.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–1.25%

Key activeIrritant · 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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Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Xanthan gum~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Behenyl alcohol~0.4–0.9%

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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Zinc gluconate~0.3–0.7%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationExfoliationAnti-blemish

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

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Propanediol~0.35–0.8%

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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Dextrin palmitate~0.35–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Arachidyl glucoside~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Salicylic acid~0.15–0.65%

Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens 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

Diisostearyl malate~0.2–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Mannitol~0.15–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xylitol~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Citric acid~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Rhamnose~0.15–0.5%

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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Pyridoxine hcl~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Lactobacillus ferment~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Propyl gallate~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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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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Aminoethanesulfinic acid~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Silica, Propylheptyl caprylate, Ethylhexyl pelargonate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Arachidyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Pentylene glycol, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Xanthan gum, Behenyl alcohol, Zinc gluconate, Propanediol, Dextrin palmitate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Arachidyl glucoside, Salicylic acid, Diisostearyl malate, Mannitol, Xylitol, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Rhamnose, Pyridoxine hcl, Sodium metabisulfite, Lactobacillus ferment, Propyl gallate, Tocopherol, Aminoethanesulfinic acid, Parfum

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