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Bioderma Sébium Global Versus Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1%

General Moisturizer
Facial Treatment
French Brand France
American Brand United States

Updated on September 18, 2023

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Bioderma Sébium Global 36 ingredients

Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% 7 ingredients

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Bioderma Sébium Global 36 ingredients

Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% 7 ingredients

Key Ingredients

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

Buffering

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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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 develop a rash when using this ingredient.

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When to use

Bioderma Sébium Global 36 ingredients

Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% 7 ingredients

37 Routines
46% use in am
54% use in pm
89% use every day
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116 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
78% use every day
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Bioderma Sébium Global 36 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Drying (1) Irritating (1)
AllyF.'s avatar

AllyF.

1 year ago
Review

Bought this a while back and still can't bring myself to use it to completion. This was far too harsh for my skin and caused a lot of redness, dry patches, irritation, and sensitivity.

#drying
#broke me out
#irritating

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