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SVR SEBIACLEAR Crème Lavante
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SVR SEBIACLEAR Crème Lavante

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow·100% recommend (1 review)
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Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 20 + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“To help compensate for dry skin weakened by drying treatments, SEBIACLEAR Cleansing Cream provides daily comfort and hydration, while gently eliminating impurities and excess sebum.”
Source: Laboratoire SVR

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, glyceryl stearate citrate, glyceryl stearate se, polysorbate 20, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.2–4.7%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.4–3.6%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.4–2%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.1–1.7%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.6–1.4%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.5–1.2%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.35–0.85%
Glyceryl stearate citrateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.7%
Anti-blemish
Side benefit · Niacinamide, Zinc gluconate
Works well

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~2–3%
Zinc gluconateEffect: LowTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin~0.9–1.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
Zinc gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skinMedium~0.9–1.4%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%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
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3.2–4.7%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.35–0.85%est.
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User reviews

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1 of 1 community members would buy it again.

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  • H2O· Nov 2023Recommends

    J'utilise cette ce nettoyant en crème l car les produits moussants dessèchent ma peau mixte à grasse sujette a l'acné. Je le trouve doux et agréable à utiliser

    Il est recommandé de le masser sur peau sèche avant de rincer pour profiter de tout son pouvoir l'avant.

    Mais je préfère humidifier mon visage car c'est plus agréable et moins dessèchant pour la peau.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.7–5.5%
Formula
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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Cetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.7%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Polysorbate 20~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Niacinamide~2–3%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Behenyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
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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Cetyl alcohol~1.4–2%
Formula
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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Xanthan gum~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Zinc gluconate~0.9–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

More about Zinc gluconate
Decyl glucoside~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Glyceryl stearate se~0.35–0.85%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium phytate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Behenyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Zinc gluconate, Decyl glucoside, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Glyceryl stearate se, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phytate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate

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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
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Zinc salts in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disordersoatext.com
  6. 6
    Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrinsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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