Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream versus Bioderma Sensibio Defensive .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on October 08, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream 22 ingredients
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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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Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream 22 ingredients
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream 22 ingredients
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive 24 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Isohexadecane • Glycol Palmitate • Caprylic Acid • Triceteareth-4 Phosphate • Fructooligosaccharides • Mannitol • Xylitol • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Rhamnose • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Glycol Stearate • Peg-2 Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Acrylates Copolymer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide
Water • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Ether • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Butylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Glycol Palmitate • Squalane • Sucrose Stearate • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Pentylene Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Carnosine • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Mannitol • Xylitol • Tocopherol • Salvia Miltiorrhiza Flower/Leaf/Root Extract • Rhamnose • Glycine Soja Oil • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBioderma Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinBioderma Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycol Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Rhamnose.
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive contains this as ingredient number 20.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolBioderma Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive contains this as ingredient number 11.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolBioderma Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream 22 ingredients
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive 24 ingredients
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Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream 22 ingredients
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Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Light Soothing Cream 22 ingredients
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Great moisturizer for sensitive skin
One of the few moisturizers that do not hurt my skin, or make me break out. It's fairly basic, but that's...
Great moisturizer for sensitive skin
One of the few moisturizers that do not hurt my skin, or make me break out. It's fairly basic, but that's exactly what my skin needs/wants most of the time. Unfortunately bioderma discontinued this product, and replaced it with the 'defensieve' line. I have not tried that one yet, since it contains a few more actives, which is precisely not what I want... If anyone has a dupe, or a product similar to this one (basic moisturizer) let me know!
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