Bioderma

Bioderma Sebium Mattifying Moisturiser

Name: Bioderma - Sebium Mattifying Moisturiser
Brand: Bioderma

Efficacy87/100IrritancyMedium

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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Anti-blemish

Salicylic acid, Zinc gluconate

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“Prevents new blemishes”

Source: Naos Store

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)~0.3–0.7%

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~0.35–0.75%

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Mannitol + 7 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Face moisturiser that mattifies & refines skin texture.”

Source: Naos Store

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, mannitol.

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: peg-10 dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.

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~4.2–6.3%

MannitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.8%

PolymethylsilsesquioxaneKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~1.4–2.2%

Peg-10 dimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss~1.3–2%

RhamnoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~3.7–5.5%

Cyclohexasiloxane· EmollientEffect: LowA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels~2.1–3.1%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.8–1.25%

Zinc gluconateUnder-dosedEffect: HighTypically 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~0.35–0.75%

Exfoliation

Not advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, Zinc gluconate

Strong evidence

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)~0.3–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 7 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~0.3–0.7%est.

Fomes officinalis extractA fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skinHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%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~0.35–0.75%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Pyridoxine hclMight help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.2–6.3%

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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Cyclopentasiloxane~3.7–5.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~2.8–4.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Helps thicken the product consistency

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Cyclohexasiloxane~2.1–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

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Dipropylene glycol~1.6–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~1.4–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Peg-10 dimethicone~1.3–2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss

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Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products

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Butylene glycol~0.8–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Sodium chloride~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency

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C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to create a nice silky product texture

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Zinc gluconate~0.35–0.75%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-blemishExfoliationAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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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Disodium edta~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Salicylic acid~0.3–0.7%

Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

ExfoliationAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens 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)

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Mannitol~0.2–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xylitol~0.15–0.7%

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~0.15–0.55%

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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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Dodecyl gallate~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Pyridoxine hcl~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Fomes officinalis extract~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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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, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dipropylene glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Peg-10 dimethicone, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Zinc gluconate, Disodium edta, Salicylic acid, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Dodecyl gallate, Pyridoxine hcl, Fomes officinalis extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 8	2 of 8	2 of 8
Key difference	—	Niacinamide	Mineral Oil	Zinc Oxide
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Medium	Medium
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Public Report: 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C12-15-alkyl esters (INCI Name: Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate)nicnas.gov.au
3
Zinc salts in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disordersoatext.com
5
Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrinsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivityncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
10
Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
12
Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Studyonlinelibrary.wiley.com
13
Potentially beneficial effects of rhamnose on skin ageing: an in vitro and in vivo studypubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
14
Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org

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