La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide Versus Bioderma Hydrabio Gel Cream Moisturizer

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide versus Bioderma Hydrabio Gel Cream Moisturizer .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on February 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 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, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide

Bioderma Hydrabio Gel Cream Moisturizer

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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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide 16 ingredients

Bioderma Hydrabio Gel Cream Moisturizer 29 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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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide 16 ingredients

Bioderma Hydrabio Gel Cream Moisturizer 29 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Vitamin E (2)

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide 16 ingredients

Bioderma Hydrabio Gel Cream Moisturizer 29 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Squalane • Propanediol • Butylene Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Pentylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Polysorbate 20 • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Dimethiconol • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Disodium EDTA • Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

Water • Glycerin • Isododecane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dipropylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Squalane • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • C14-22 Alcohols • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Carbomer • Pentylene Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Steareth-21 • Disodium EDTA • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Mannitol • Xylitol • Hexyldecanol • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Rhamnose • Malachite Extract • Pyrus Malus Seed Extract • Brassica Campestris Sterols • Tocopherol

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.

Water

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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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bioderma Hydrabio Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

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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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 2.

Bioderma Hydrabio Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 3.

Bioderma Hydrabio Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Pentylene Glycol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 7.

Bioderma Hydrabio Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 9.

Bioderma Hydrabio Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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