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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Sébium Sensitive versus Bioderma Sébium Global .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on March 22, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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General Moisturizer French Brand France
General Moisturizer French Brand France

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

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Ingredient Info

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Bioderma Sébium Sensitive 25 ingredients

Bioderma Sébium Global 35 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 Sensitive 25 ingredients

Bioderma Sébium Global 35 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

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)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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 Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 2.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.

Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 3.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 4.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.

Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 5.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Arachidyl Alcohol.

Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 9.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

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Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 10.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Glycyrrhetinic Acid.

Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 13.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 21.

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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 Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 14.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 26.

10
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside.

Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 15.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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

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Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 16.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Extract

Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 17.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 18.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 19.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Preservative
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.

Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 20.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Rhamnose.

Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 21.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Extract

Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 22.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Fructooligosaccharides

Bioderma Sébium Sensitive contains this as ingredient number 24.

Bioderma Sébium Global contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

Bioderma Sébium Sensitive 25 ingredients

Bioderma Sébium Global 35 ingredients

44% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Bioderma Sébium Sensitive 25 ingredients

Bioderma Sébium Global 35 ingredients

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Reviews

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Bioderma Sébium Sensitive 25 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 review

Bioderma Sébium Global 35 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 review
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Mar 17, 2024

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.

Drying
Broke Me Out
Irritating

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