Bioderma Sebium Purifying Cleansing Foaming Gel
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CleansingSodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium laureth sulfate + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Sebium Purifying Cleansing Foaming Gel”
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.
Anti-blemishGinkgo biloba leaf extractNot delivered
“Sebium Purifying Cleansing Foaming Gel”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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%
Mannitol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolXylitol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolRhamnose~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnoseFructooligosaccharides~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesZinc sulfate~0.8–1.2%
Copper sulfate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- 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 extractPeg-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 isostearateLactic acid~0.35–0.6%
- 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 acidLaureth-2~0.4–0.65%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePropylene glycol~0.1–0.2%
- 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~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Methylpropanediol, Disodium edta, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Zinc sulfate, Copper sulfate, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Peg-90 glyceryl isostearate, Lactic acid, Laureth-2, Potassium sorbate, Sodium chloride, Propylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, 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.
| BiodermaSebium Purifying Cleansing Foaming GelYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaMed Ultra Sensitive Cleansing Foam | MesoesteticFacial Gel Cleanser | OlivalAmino Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | $16.99 | $4.69−$12.30 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 1 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Glycerin | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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
- 2Potentially beneficial effects of rhamnose on skin ageing: an in vitro and in vivo studypubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4
- 5Cosmeceutical Critique: Ginkgo Bilobamdedge.com
- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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