Laboratoire ACM Sebionex Trio Cream Anti-Imperfection Soothing Cream Versus SebaMed Clear Face Mattifying Cream
Updated on October 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Laboratoire ACM Sebionex Trio Cream Anti-Imperfection Soothing Cream 25 ingredients
SebaMed Clear Face Mattifying Cream 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Laboratoire ACM Sebionex Trio Cream Anti-Imperfection Soothing Cream 25 ingredients
SebaMed Clear Face Mattifying Cream 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC12-13 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Ammonia
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Bisabolol
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicSalicylic Acid
Masking
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylic Acid
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, C15-19 Alkane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Glycolic Acid, Zinc Gluconate, Ammonia, Lactic Acid, Bisabolol, Biotin, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Glycine, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Faex Extract
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Faex Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Gluconate, Caffeine, Biotin, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideZinc gluconate has antibacterial and wound healing properties. It is particularly effective against fighting inflammatory acne.
This ingredient is the zinc salt of the PHA gluconic acid. PHAs are gentle cousins to AHAs.
Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.
More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.
Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.
Learn more about BiotinSodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumIngredient Ratings
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Laboratoire ACM Sebionex Trio Cream Anti-Imperfection Soothing Cream 25 ingredients
SebaMed Clear Face Mattifying Cream 21 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Laboratoire ACM Sebionex Trio Cream Anti-Imperfection Soothing Cream 25 ingredients
Such a waste of money for such a product that does literally nothing to my skin.
I used it for almost two months (it expires within the 3rd) and i saw no improvements at all.
The ingredient list looks a bit promising but i was disappointed how even the consistency looks like a shampoo (lol) and it pills the second you put it on your skin.
Also it costs $16 and the pharmacist sold it to me for Show more
SebaMed Clear Face Mattifying Cream 21 ingredients
I was looking for a moisturizer that still has that moisturizing consistency BUT doesnt break me out. And honestly this is IT!!! I really liked the korean ones that would have that gel like texture (+ fungal acne safe, non comedogenic) but honestly I am focussing on healing my skin barrier and they were not enough for that. BUT THIS ONE!!! Oh my god I love this moisturizer so so so much. It costs Show more
I have been using the Sebamed Mattifying Cream on- and off for 5 months now.
👉🏻 Pros:
✔️ non-comedogenic
✔️ fungal acne-safe
✔️ affordable
✔️ available at drugstores in Germany—no need to purchase it online
👉🏻 Cons:
❌contains citric acid, an ingredient that irritates my skin. I always got red after applying it on my face (see photo).
❌ using niacinamide twice a day might not be ideal — I Show more
