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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Calm Water Gel versus Bioderma Sensibio Forte Rapid Soothing Care .

Last updated on April 03, 2024. Published on April 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
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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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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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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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Dermalogica Calm Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bioderma Sensibio Forte Rapid Soothing Care contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Dermalogica Calm Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

Bioderma Sensibio Forte Rapid Soothing Care contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

27% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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