Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner: Corrective Care For Enlarged Pores
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.35–0.6%Under-dosed
“Sébium Pore Refiner Corrective Care For Enlarged Pores”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Paraffinum liquidum, Cyclopentasiloxane + 13 moreWorks well
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, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ginkgo biloba leaf extractMay 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.
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%
Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~5.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerDipropylene glycol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCyclopentasiloxane~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneDimethicone~2–2.5%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~1.8–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 glycolFomes officinalis extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin
More about Fomes officinalis extractSodium polyacrylate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateParaffinum liquidum~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumSilica~1–1.2%
Pentylene glycol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTrideceth-6~0.55–0.85%
1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%
C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice silky product texture
More about C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. It might be irritating for some people
More about Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methiconeDisodium edta~0.4–0.65%
Salicylic acid~0.35–0.6%
- 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 acidXylitol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolPropylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 glycolSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeFructooligosaccharides~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesMannitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGinkgo biloba leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- 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 extractDodecyl gallate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhamnose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnoseLaminaria ochroleuca extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Dipropylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Fomes officinalis extract, Sodium polyacrylate, Paraffinum liquidum, Silica, Pentylene glycol, Trideceth-6, 1,2-hexanediol, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, Disodium edta, Salicylic acid, Xylitol, Propylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Dodecyl gallate, Rhamnose, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Citric acid, Parfum
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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 Pore Refiner: Corrective Care For Enlarged PoresYOUR PRODUCT | Face factsCeramide Blemish Gel Moisturiser | SEKKISEIJUNKISUI Moisturizer | CliniqueiD™: Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion™ + ACC for Fatigue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 78% | 75% | 74% |
| Price | $27.99 | $2.68−$25.31 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Meadowfoam Seed Oil | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Bioderma - Sébium Pore Refiner: Corrective Care For Enlarged Pores" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (mannitol 0.25% - 0.45%, fructooligosaccharides 0.25% - 0.50% and glycerin 1.80% - 2.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 25.99$ in the United States and for 15.60£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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