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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SVR B3 Hydra Essence versus Bioderma Hydrabio Tonique Lotion .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on October 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Essence French Brand France
Toner French Brand France

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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SVR B3 Hydra Essence 15 ingredients

Bioderma Hydrabio Tonique Lotion 17 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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SVR B3 Hydra Essence 15 ingredients

Bioderma Hydrabio Tonique Lotion 17 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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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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SVR B3 Hydra Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bioderma Hydrabio Tonique Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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SVR B3 Hydra Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.

Bioderma Hydrabio Tonique Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

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.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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SVR B3 Hydra Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.

Bioderma Hydrabio Tonique Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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SVR B3 Hydra Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.

Bioderma Hydrabio Tonique Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

SVR B3 Hydra Essence 15 ingredients

Bioderma Hydrabio Tonique Lotion 17 ingredients

53% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

Usage

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SVR B3 Hydra Essence 15 ingredients

Bioderma Hydrabio Tonique Lotion 17 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

SVR B3 Hydra Essence 15 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Hxro's avatar

Hxro

12 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

SUPER SOFT
This essence is soft and very hydrating, it’s not irritating at all! I love it.

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SumayyahDavis

6 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

It’s a very moisturizing layer and I like the texture. It’s made a huge difference in my dry skin this winter.

Bioderma Hydrabio Tonique Lotion 17 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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JamieG_63

9 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

keeps face hydrated and is gentle on skin

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