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Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Micellar Oil
Bioderma

Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Micellar Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 oleate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil is a rinse-off cleanser that nourishes the skin while removing makeup and pollution.”
Source: Naos Store

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

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.

Polyglyceryl-4 oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.7–5.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Polyglyceryl-4 oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.7–5.6%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~1.8–2.7%est.
Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresolUsed to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun lightMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Stearyl glycyrrhetinateA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammationMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~22–33%est.
Laminaria ochroleuca extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.15–0.55%est.

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Ingredients

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Brassica campestris seed oil~8.1–12.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglyceryl-4 oleate~3.7–5.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Water~3.6–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium pca~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Propanediol~1.6–2.4%
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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · 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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Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Laminaria ochroleuca extract~0.15–0.55%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Laminaria ochroleuca extract
Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation

More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinate
Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl palmitate, Brassica campestris seed oil, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Water, Sodium pca, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  3. 3
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  5. 5
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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