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Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Soothing Purifying Cream
Bioderma

Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Soothing Purifying Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Cocos nucifera oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 8 more
Works
What the product description says
“The Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Soothing Purifying Cream is an intensely calming moisturiser with a lightweight texture.”
Source: Escentual

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, mannitol.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~5.3–7.9%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: 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~2.9–4.4%
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~2.2–3.3%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.2–1.9%
FructooligosaccharidesKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%
MannitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%
Laminaria ochroleuca extractKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.25%
RhamnoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.25%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~3.7–5.6%
Glyceryl undecylenate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation~0.4–1%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Glycyrrhetinic acid
Works well

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~1.7–2.5%
Anti-aging
Not advertised by the brand · Rhamnose
May help

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~0.05–0.25%
Evens skin tone
Not advertised by the brand · Glycyrrhetinic acid
May help

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~1.7–2.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Sorbitan sesquioleate
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3.7–5.6%est.
Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.4–2.1%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~2.9–4.4%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~1.7–2.5%est.
Piroctone olamineA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.8%est.
Glyceryl undecylenateHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.4–1%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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~5.3–7.9%est.
Laminaria ochroleuca extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.05–0.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocos nucifera oil~5.3–7.9%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Propylene glycol~3.7–5.6%
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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.4%
Key activeIrritant · 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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Dimethicone~2.2–3.3%
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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Glycyrrhetinic acid~1.7–2.5%
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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Sorbitan sesquioleate~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Cetyl alcohol~1.2–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Carbomer~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Sclerotium gum~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Piroctone olamine~0.4–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glyceryl undecylenate~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

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Climbazole~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Fructooligosaccharides~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Mannitol~0.1–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xylitol~0.1–0.35%
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~0.05–0.25%
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

More about Rhamnose
Laminaria ochroleuca extract~0.05–0.25%
Key activeComedogenic 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
Ingredient list view

Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Propylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Sclerotium gum, Piroctone olamine, Glyceryl undecylenate, Climbazole, Sodium hydroxide, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Laminaria ochroleuca extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  5. 5
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
  6. 6
    Glycyrrhetinic acid, the active principle of licorice, can reduce the thickness of subcutaneous thigh fat through topical applicationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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