Bioderma

Bioderma Sensibio Anti-Redness Moisturiser

Name: Bioderma - Sensibio Anti-Redness Moisturiser
Brand: Bioderma

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Paraffinum liquidum, Sodium pca + 18 more

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“Sensibio Anti-Redness Moisturiser”

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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, canola oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

Sodium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~0.65–1%

Sodium chondroitin sulfateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighIs naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer~0.15–0.3%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2–2.5%

FructooligosaccharidesKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%

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~3.7–4.5%

Laminaria ochroleuca extractKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%

MannitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%

Paraffinum liquidumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighMineral 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~6.3–7.7%

Persea gratissima oil unsaponifiablesKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3–3.7%

Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineKey activeEffect: MediumIs claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness~0.5–0.7%

RhamnoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.45%

Canola oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.85%

Arachidyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~2.4–3%

C13-14 isoparaffin· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.3%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.2–0.4%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.7–2%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.15–0.3%

AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.3–0.55%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedEffect: 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~0.1–0.25%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.45–0.65%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Glycyrrhetinic acid, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline + 2 more

Strong evidence

This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Glycyrrhetinic acidKey activeEffect: HighActive compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation~0.45–0.65%

Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineEffect: LowIs claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness~0.5–0.7%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractUnder-dosedEffect: MediumCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.45–0.65%

Tocopheryl acetateEffect: Low, below effective doseA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.~0.45–0.65%

Evens skin tone

Not advertised by the brand · Glycyrrhetinic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract

Moderate evidence

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhetinic acid.

Glycyrrhetinic acidKey activeEffect: MediumActive compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation~0.45–0.65%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Rhamnose + 1 more

Moderate evidence

This product contains glycyrrhetinic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

RhamnoseEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

9 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 9 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.5–1.8%est.

Canola oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.6–0.85%est.

Glycyrrhetinic acidActive compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentationMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.45–0.65%est.

PolyacrylamideUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

Laureth-7Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.2%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~0.1–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Laminaria ochroleuca extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.15–0.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Paraffinum liquidum~6.3–7.7%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~3.7–4.5%

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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Persea gratissima oil unsaponifiables~3–3.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Arachidyl alcohol~2.4–3%

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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Dimethicone~2–2.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Glyceryl stearate~1.7–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycol distearate~1.5–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Ozokerite~1.2–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Peg-100 stearate~1–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium pca~0.65–1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Canola oil~0.6–0.85%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.5–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness

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Glycyrrhetinic acid~0.45–0.65%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Ginkgo biloba nut extract~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–0.65%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Glycine soja germ extract~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Allantoin~0.3–0.55%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces rednessReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Mannitol~0.25–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xylitol~0.25–0.45%

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~0.25–0.45%

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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Fructooligosaccharides~0.2–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Laminaria ochroleuca extract~0.15–0.3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium chondroitin sulfate~0.15–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Is naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Propylene glycol~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Behenyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%

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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Polyacrylamide~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

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Arachidyl glucoside~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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C13-14 isoparaffin~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Laureth-7~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.1–0.25%

Under-dosedIrritant · 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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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Methylparaben~0.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Persea gratissima oil unsaponifiables, Arachidyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Glycol distearate, Ozokerite, Peg-100 stearate, Sodium pca, Canola oil, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycine soja germ extract, Allantoin, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Propylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Arachidyl glucoside, C13-14 isoparaffin, Disodium edta, Laureth-7, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Bioderma - Sensibio Anti-Redness Moisturiser" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (fructooligosaccharides, glycerin, mannitol, sodium chondroitin sulfate and sodium pca) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, dimethicone, canola oil, arachidyl alcohol and c13-14 isoparaffin) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin and caprylic/capric triglyceride

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails at around 16.16$ in the United States, for 34.34A$ in Australia, from 12.84£ up to 20.92£ in the United Kingdom and for 15.30£ 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 15 studies and safety reviews.

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A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
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Glycyrrhetinic acid, the active principle of licorice, can reduce the thickness of subcutaneous thigh fat through topical applicationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
7
Effects of topical application of B‐Resorcinol and Glycyrrhetinic acid monotherapy and in combination with fractional CO2 laser treatment for benign hand hyperpigmentation treatmentonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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18β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid and Glabridin Prevent Oxidative DNA Fragmentation in UVB-irradiated Human Keratinocyte Culturesar.iiarjournals.org
9
Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
10
Potentially beneficial effects of rhamnose on skin ageing: an in vitro and in vivo studypubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
11
Combined effect of sodium chondroitin sulfate and sodium hyaluronate on skin moisturization following single and repeated applicationasianjps.syphu.edu.cn
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Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
14
Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
15
Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com

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