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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Sensibio AR versus Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on January 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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General Moisturizer French Brand France
Facial Treatment French Brand France

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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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Acne Trigger (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
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.

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Bioderma Sensibio AR contains this as ingredient number 9.

Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

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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 Sensibio AR contains this as ingredient number 10.

Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
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 Sensibio AR contains this as ingredient number 11.

Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Rhamnose.

Bioderma Sensibio AR contains this as ingredient number 12.

Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
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.

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Bioderma Sensibio AR contains this as ingredient number 13.

Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Glycyrrhetinic Acid.

Bioderma Sensibio AR contains this as ingredient number 14.

Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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 Sensibio AR contains this as ingredient number 19.

Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

8
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 Sensibio AR contains this as ingredient number 29.

Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

38% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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