Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum versus Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum .
Last updated on March 21, 2024. Published on December 23, 2020
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
ApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum 19 ingredients
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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ApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum 19 ingredients
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
ApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum 19 ingredients
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum 23 ingredients
Water • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Dimethicone • Parfum • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Coumarin • Isoeugenol
Water • Glycerin • Xylitol • Sodium Polyacrylate • Dimethicone • Cyclopentasiloxane • Trideceth-6 • Disodium EDTA • Niacinamide • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Fructooligosaccharides • Mannitol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hexyldecanol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Rhamnose • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Pyrus Malus Seed Extract • Brassica Campestris Sterols • Tocopherol • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
ApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
ApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum contains this as ingredient number 8.
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ApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum 19 ingredients
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum 23 ingredients
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ApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum 19 ingredients
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum 23 ingredients
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ApotheCARE Essentials Essentials PhytoDefend Protecting Serum 19 ingredients
Bioderma Hydrabio Sérum 23 ingredients
chlolands
I love the texture of this product, but unfortunately if you're sensitive to parfum, this will irritate you like it did me :/
amethysta
Lightweight gel moisturizer
I have been using this product for more than 8 years,at the recommendation of a pharmacist.
It has went through some...
Lightweight gel moisturizer
I have been using this product for more than 8 years,at the recommendation of a pharmacist.
It has went through some reformulations throughout the years as it did not contain Tocopherol/Rapeseed sterols before.
It's a very lightweight gel that absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves a semimatte finish.
I would recommend to apply this on a damp face. I think those with oily skin will like this, for dehydrated skin this product alone is not enough on its own but does very well on top of a hydrating toner.
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