Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant - France Versus CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (EU)

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant France versus CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (EU) .

Last updated on February 01, 2024. Published on November 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones

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Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (EU)

Face Cleanser French Brand France

Face Cleanser Canadian Brand Canada

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

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Ingredient Info

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Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant 17 ingredients

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (EU) 25 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant 17 ingredients

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (EU) 25 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Niacinamide

Ceramides (3)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant 17 ingredients

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (EU) 25 ingredients

Water • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Methylpropanediol • Disodium EDTA • Lactic Acid • Zinc Sulfate • Sodium Chloride • Copper Sulfate • Potassium Sorbate • Xylitol • Fructooligosaccharides • Mannitol • Rhamnose • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Water • Glycerin • Coco-Betaine • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Sodium Chloride • Acrylates Copolymer • Citric Acid • Capryloyl Glycine • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Niacinamide • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Ceramide NP • Phenoxyethanol • Ceramide AP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ceramide EOP

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant France contains this as ingredient number 1.

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (EU) contains this as ingredient number 1.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant France contains this as ingredient number 5.

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (EU) contains this as ingredient number 14.

Sodium Chloride

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant France contains this as ingredient number 8.

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (EU) contains this as ingredient number 7.

Propylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant France contains this as ingredient number 15.

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (EU) contains this as ingredient number 4.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant France contains this as ingredient number 16.

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (EU) contains this as ingredient number 12.

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