Works for
Anti-agingCarnosine, Rhamnose + 1 moreMay help
“Sensibio Defensive Serum is a Soothing, Moisturising Serum developed to protect the skin from sensitivity while reducing fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains carnosine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 11 moreWorks
“Sensibio Defensive Serum is a Soothing, Moisturising Serum developed to protect the skin from sensitivity while reducing fine lines and wrinkles.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, carnosine.
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: squalane, glycine soja oil.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Carnosine, Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Salvia miltiorrhiza root extractMedium 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
- 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~3.5–5.3%
- 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 glycolC15-19 alkane~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkaneSqualane~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCellulose~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseC20-22 alkyl phosphate~1.4–2.1%
C20-22 alcohols~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarnosine~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosinePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinXanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMannitol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolXylitol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolTocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSalvia miltiorrhiza root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic plant root extract with a mint-like smell. Can be irritating. Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Salvia miltiorrhiza root extractRhamnose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnoseBiosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycine soja oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, C15-19 alkane, Squalane, Cellulose, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, C20-22 alcohols, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Carnosine, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Maltodextrin, Xanthan gum, Mannitol, Xylitol, Tocopherol, Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract, Rhamnose, Biosaccharide gum-1, Citric acid, Glycine soja oil, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10
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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.
| BiodermaSensibio Defensive SerumYOUR PRODUCT | CaudalieVinergetic C+ Vitamin C Energy Serum | Beauty PieYour free THA | HABADeep Moist Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | $41.76 | — | $55.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Ceramide 3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Bioderma - Sensibio Defensive Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (mannitol 0.30% - 0.70%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.05% - 0.25%, biosaccharide gum-1 0.10% - 0.40%, carnosine 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 4.50% - 6.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 28.00£ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6Potentially beneficial effects of rhamnose on skin ageing: an in vitro and in vivo studypubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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