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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser versus Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on November 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 1 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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Face Cleanser French Brand France

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Price

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Buy Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser

Starts at $19.00
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Starts at $17.99

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
Brightening

Concerns

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea
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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!

Learn more about Water

Paula's Choice Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

47% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Paula's Choice Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser 17 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
GlazedDonut's avatar

GlazedDonut

6 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Perfect cleanser for sensitive, acne prone skin.
I've been using this cleanser for months. I love it. I have very sensitive, acne prone skin. I...

Perfect cleanser for sensitive, acne prone skin.
I've been using this cleanser for months. I love it. I have very sensitive, acne prone skin. I always have trouble finding a cleanser that doesn't irritate my skin, damage my barrier or trigger my acne.
This cleanser doesn't make any of that, instead it leaves my skin hydrated and smooth . It also cleans very well.
I'm happy that I find this product. Would recommend 100%.

Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant 18 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 7 ratings
Broke Me Out (2) Drying (2) Great Value (2) Irritating (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
MariaPaulaAbello_719's avatar

MariaPaulaAbello_719

10 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Leaves my skin clean without drying it out. Doesn't fail

DocMack's avatar

DocMack

4 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

I bought this because it was supposed to be gentle and hydrating. Unfortunately, my skin feels incredibly dry each time I use it. I really wanted...

I bought this because it was supposed to be gentle and hydrating. Unfortunately, my skin feels incredibly dry each time I use it. I really wanted to like it; it was affordable and just seemed like it would work for me.

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