BABE Laboratorios Stop Akn Purifying Cleansing Gel Versus Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant Actif
Updated on August 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
BABE Laboratorios Stop Akn Purifying Cleansing Gel 21 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant Actif 26 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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BABE Laboratorios Stop Akn Purifying Cleansing Gel 21 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant Actif 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingZinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Propanediol
SolventAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Alcohol, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Zinc PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Inulin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMannitol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingXylitol
HumectantCellulose
AbsorbentFructose
HumectantGlucose
HumectantRhamnose
HumectantSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Water, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Glycerin, Zinc Gluconate, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Parfum, Inulin, Xanthan Gum, Mannitol, Sodium Citrate, Xylitol, Cellulose, Fructose, Glucose, Rhamnose, Sodium Metabisulfite, Fructooligosaccharides, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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BABE Laboratorios Stop Akn Purifying Cleansing Gel 21 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant Actif 26 ingredients
Reviews
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BABE Laboratorios Stop Akn Purifying Cleansing Gel 21 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant Actif 26 ingredients
This cleanser is gentle yet effective, perfect for oily, acne-prone skin. It removes dirt and excess oil without stripping or drying out the skin, leaving it feeling clean and refreshed. I love how it doesn’t irritate and works well for daily use. It’s the perfect balance of cleansing and hydration!
