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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Sébium Global versus Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on July 08, 2022

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and anti aging

Free From

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

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General Moisturizer French Brand France
Facial Treatment American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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Bioderma Sébium Global 35 ingredients

Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% 7 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 Global 35 ingredients

Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% 7 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Benefits

Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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 Global contains this as ingredient number 6.

Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
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 Global contains this as ingredient number 26.

Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% contains this as ingredient number 6.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Bioderma Sébium Global 35 ingredients

Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% 7 ingredients

34% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Bioderma Sébium Global 35 ingredients

Acne Free Adapalene Gel 0.1% 7 ingredients

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Reviews

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Bioderma Sébium Global 35 ingredients

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

AllyF.

2 months ago · Combination Skin
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...

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.

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