Bioderma skincare
Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.
Bioderma is beloved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, makeup removers, serums, cleansers, and more, all anchored by hydration-boosting glycerin. Its products suit acne-prone skin and sensitive skin best, offering gentle yet effective care for reactive complexions. For targeted concerns, the brand highlights the Sensibio Gel Moussant for acne-prone skin, the Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil for skin with dark spots, and the Atoderm Intensive Eye for mature skin. Through these formulations, its key ingredients work effectively, as glycerin improves skin hydration and restores barrier function.
Glycerin
Golden seaweed
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People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 62.8k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Bioderma for gentle makeup removal, deep hydration, and soothing sensitive skin. The most common complaints are a lingering greasy or sticky residue and a drying formula.
Highlights
Soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “healed my dry skin — Sébium Hydra”
- “absorbs instantly — Hydrabio Serum”
- “redness drastically reduced — Sensibio AR”
Gentle, non-irritating makeup removers Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't sting my eyes — Sensibio H2O”
- “melts every bit of make up and SPF off — Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
- “doesn't cause any irritation — Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
Gentle, effective cleansers Mostly Mentioned
- “mildest face wash I've tried — Sensibio Gel Moussant”
- “Probably the first cleanser that actually took all of my makeup off my face!!! — Sébium Gel moussant”
- “removes mascara easily — Sensibio Gel Moussant”
Effective makeup removers Mostly Mentioned
- “Helps control excess oil — Sébium H2O”
- “emulsifies well and washes off — Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
- “Helps with my millia — Sébium H2O”
High price point and value concerns Sometimes Noted
- “pricier than other brands — Sensibio Gel Moussant”
- “finished too quickly — Hydrabio Serum”
- “Price is a little steep — Sébium H2O”
Texture and finish issues like stickiness or greasiness Sometimes Noted
- “requires a thorough follow-up — Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
- “feels sticky at first — Atoderm Intensive Baume”
- “leaves a shine — Sébium Hydra”
Unpleasant fragrance and scent issues Sometimes Noted
- “Very unpleasant chemical smell. You definitely don't want this accidentally going into your mouth. — Sébium Gel moussant”
- “scent is too strong — Hydrabio Serum”
- “Scent is intense — Hydrabio Essence Lotion”
Can be drying Sometimes Noted
- “Skin looks like sandpaper — Sébium Pore Refiner”
- “It isn't a cleanser I can use every day... it can be very drying. — Sébium Gel moussant”
- “dried out my skin — Sensibio H2O”
Sources: lovi.care, sephora.co.uk, dermstore.com, lovely-skin.com, sephora.com.au, ulta.com, and more
Questions and answers
Is Bioderma good for oily skin?
Yes, Bioderma helps with oily skin, and Lovi rates the Bioderma-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers mostly mention that the brand offers soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers as well as gentle, effective cleansers.
Is Bioderma worth it?
Bioderma may be worth it for shoppers seeking soothing moisturizers and gentle cleansers, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. However, reviewers sometimes note drawbacks such as high prices, a drying effect, and texture or scent issues.
What are Bioderma's best products?
Bioderma's best products are those that rate highest for specific skin needs, such as Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil and Sensibio Gel Moussant, which both rate High for sensitive skin. Reviewers also frequently praise the brand for its soothing moisturizers and gentle, effective cleansers.
Which Bioderma moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Hydrabio Serum is the best choice among the Bioderma moisturizers on this page for dry skin, followed by Sensibio AR and Sébium Hydra. Lovi rates Hydrabio Serum, Sensibio AR, and Sébium Hydra High for dry skin.
Does Bioderma cause breakouts?
Bioderma is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand features options that rate High for acne-prone skin, such as Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil and Sébium Mat Control. Reviewers mostly mention that these are soothing and gentle, though some users note that certain formulas may feel greasy or heavy.
Is Bioderma fragrance-free?
No, the Bioderma products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as 11 of the 20 products list fragrance in their formulas.
What are the key ingredients in Bioderma products?
Glycerin and golden seaweed are the key ingredients found across the Bioderma products on this page. Glycerin helps moisturize and protect the skin barrier against dryness.
How do I build a Bioderma skincare routine?
To build a Bioderma-focused routine for dry skin in the morning, use Atoderm Huile de Douche as a cleanser, Hydrabio Serum as a hydrating toner, and Atoderm Crème Ultra as a moisturizer. In the evening, use Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil as a pre-cleanser, Atoderm Huile de Douche, Sébium Pore Refiner as a treatment, and Atoderm Crème Ultra. Once a week, add Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil, Atoderm Huile de Douche, Sébium Pore Refiner, and Atoderm Crème Ultra.
Where can I buy Bioderma, and how much does it cost?
Bioderma is available in stores in the United Arab Emirates. The prices on this page range from AED 56.23 to AED 138.38, with most products falling between AED 67.63 and AED 87.15.
What are good alternatives to Bioderma?
La Roche-Posay is a good alternative to Bioderma because it offers similarly high fit levels for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the La Roche-Posay-focused routine High across all these skin types.
Bioderma vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
Lovi rates the Bioderma-focused routine High for dry, oily, sensitive, and combination skin, matching the High fit levels of La Roche-Posay for those same skin types. Both brands tie with a High fit for acne-prone skin as well.
Who owns Bioderma, and where is it from?
Bioderma is a French brand founded in 1977, owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.
Is Bioderma cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Bioderma as cruelty-free.
Is Bioderma good for dry skin?
Bioderma is well suited for dry skin, offering moisturizers and cleansers that help soothe and nourish. Lovi rates the Bioderma-focused routine High for dry skin.
Which Bioderma cleanser is best for oily skin?
Sébium Gel moussant is the best cleanser for oily skin, followed by Sensibio Gel Moussant.
Is Bioderma good for sensitive skin?
Bioderma is good for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that the brand offers soothing moisturizers and gentle cleansers that help calm the skin.
Is Bioderma good for acne-prone skin?
Bioderma is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that the brand offers soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers as well as gentle, effective cleansers.
Is Bioderma good for skin with dark spots?
Lovi rates Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas High for skin with dark spots, and the Bioderma products on this page include options that help brighten the skin. Reviewers mostly mention that the brand offers soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers.
Is Bioderma good for mature skin?
Lovi rates the Bioderma-focused routines High for mature skin. Several products on the page, such as Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil and Sensibio Gel Moussant, also achieve High fit levels for mature skin.
Research behind Bioderma's key ingredients
Hesperidin, Hesperetin, Rutinose, and Rhamnose Act as Skin Anti-Aging Agents
Development of Polymeric Micelles of Oleanolic Acid and Evaluation of Their Clinical Efficacy
Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
Potentially beneficial effects of rhamnose on skin ageing: an in vitro and in vivo study
Formulation strategies to modulate the topical delivery of anti-inflammatory compounds
Salicyloyl-phytosphingosine: a novel agent for the repair of photoaged skin
Interest in Micellar Solution to Reduce Unpleasant Skin Sensations
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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