Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Sébium Global versus Bioderma Sébium Global Cover .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on August 09, 2021
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Ingredient Info
Bioderma Sébium Global 35 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover 54 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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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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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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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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Bioderma Sébium Global 35 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover 54 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bioderma Sébium Global 35 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover 54 ingredients
Water • C12-13 Alkyl Lactate • Citric Acid • Dipropylene Glycol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycerin • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Zinc Gluconate • Salicylic Acid • Arachidyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Behenyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Silica • Xanthan Gum • Arachidyl Glucoside • C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Squalane • Bakuchiol • Sodium Metabisulfite • Xylitol • Propylene Glycol • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Fructooligosaccharides • Mannitol • Propyl Gallate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Rhamnose • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
CI 77891 • Diisopropyl Adipate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Propanediol • Isononyl Isononanoate • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Zinc Gluconate • Pentaerythrityl Distearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • CI 77492 • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Salicylic Acid • Bis-Peg/Ppg-14/14 Dimethicone • CI 77491 • Bakuchiol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment • Xanthan Gum • CI 77499 • Alcohol Denat. • Sodium Hydroxide • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Xylitol • Propylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Rhamnose • Citric Acid • Fructooligosaccharides • Mannitol • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Potassium Sorbate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Triisopropanolamine • Parfum • Diisostearyl Malate • Silica • Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Octyldodecanol • Polyethylene • Titanium Dioxide • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Cera Alba • Chromium Oxide Greens • Zinc Oxide • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate • Mica • Propylene Carbonate • CI 42090 • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • BHA
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidBioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 3.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideBioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 6.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 22.
We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.
Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 9.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 7.
Salicylic 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 AcidBioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 10.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 12.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 26.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaBioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 16.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 38.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumBioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 17.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 19.
We don't have a description for Glycyrrhetinic Acid.
Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 21.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 17.
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.
It has similar effects as retinol: skin smoothing, reducing discoloration, and preventing wrinkles. It does not cause as much irritation as traditional retinoids.
Bakuchiol works by breaking down free radicals and stimulating collagen production in skin.
Combining bakuchiol with retinol will not have adverse side effects. Studies show using them will just boost the benefits. Bakuchiol is also found to help stabilize retinol.
While bakuchiol does not make the skin more sun sensitive, we recommend wearing SPF on a daily basis.
Read more about traditional retinol
Learn more about BakuchiolBioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 23.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 15.
Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolBioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 25.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 24.
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.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolBioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 26.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 25.
Fructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.
Fructooligosaccharides is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.
Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jícama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesBioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 29.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 29.
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.
When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.
Learn more about MannitolBioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 30.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 TriglycerideBioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 32.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of the Ginkgo tree. This tree is native to China and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years.
Ginkgo Biloba has soothing and antioxidant properties. It contains flavonoids and terpenoids, potent antioxidants. Antioxidants may protect your skin from damage caused by external sources such as pollution.
Its soothing ability comes from a variety of compounds including biflavones, a type of flavonoid. Studies show gingko biloba has strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Ginkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractBioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 33.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 31.
We don't have a description for Rhamnose.
Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 34.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 27.
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract is a type of kelp. It helps sooth and hydrate the skin. By nourishing the skin's barrier, it may also help relieve irritation.
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract contains both lipids and antioxidants. The lipids nourish the skin's barrier. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
This ingredient is good for soothing sensitive skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Laminaria Ochroleuca ExtractBioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 35.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Bioderma Sébium Global 35 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover 54 ingredients
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Bioderma Sébium Global 35 ingredients
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.
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.
Bioderma Sébium Global Cover 54 ingredients
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