Bioderma Sébium Lotion Versus Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bioderma Sébium Lotion 21 ingredients
Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Bioderma Sébium Lotion 21 ingredients
Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMannitol
HumectantSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Xylitol
HumectantRhamnose
HumectantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPropyl Gallate
Antioxidant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Citrate, Zinc Gluconate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Mannitol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Pyridoxine Hcl, Propyl Gallate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fructooligosaccharides, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingRhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xylitol
HumectantXylitylglucoside
HumectantWater, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
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 WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateXylitol 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 XylitolIngredient Ratings
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Bioderma Sébium Lotion 21 ingredients
Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner 17 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Bioderma Sébium Lotion 21 ingredients
Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Toner 17 ingredients
I expected this toner to work better as Skinsort rates it at a high score, but no.
It should not be applied to dry skin; it burns and increases redness on the face. Moreover, it does not have a moisture barrier or improve skin texture, as the label states.
I once used this toner in the morning with no sunscreen or moisture because I needed a quick facial hydrating after morning cleanser. Show more
I’ve been using this for maybe 3 years now as my everyday toner. Great with or without layering.
Perhaps my first dabble with niacinamide, it slowly evened up and brightened my skin tone. Does a little bit of hydration, moisturising, evening skin tone, brightening. A simple all-rounder for the less risk-taking but there are definitely more effective stuff out there.
It’s very gentle, a slow Show more
