Bioderma Sébium Hydra for oily skin
Glycerin
Ceramide Np
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Allantoin
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your oily skin, as glycerin and mineral oil hydrate and smooth texture, but it lacks specialized ingredients for strong oil control.
- Allantoin and Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract provide soothing benefits, contributing to general skincare, but do not directly address your main goal of reducing oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThis moisturizer is highly praised for its ability to intensely hydrate and soothe acne-prone skin that is undergoing drying treatments, with users frequently noting its non-comedogenic properties and skin-softening effects. A moderate number of users with naturally oily skin find it too heavy for daytime use, and a low number report issues with pilling, packaging, or fragrance.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “healed my dry skin”
- “relieves tightness immediately”
- “intensely moisturizing”
- “saved my skin on Accutane”
Non-comedogenic formula Often Mentioned
- “doesn't clog pores”
- “no new breakouts”
- “safe for acne-prone skin”
- “didn't aggravate my acne”
Soothing and calming Often Mentioned
- “reduces redness”
- “soothes irritation”
- “calming product”
- “stops the burning sensation”
Skin softening effect Sometimes Noted
- “leaves skin soft”
- “smooth texture”
- “restores suppleness”
- “eliminates rough patches”
Greasy or shiny finish Sometimes Noted
- “leaves a shine”
- “too greasy for day”
- “oily film”
- “looks shiny under makeup”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “hard to squeeze”
- “rigid tube”
- “waste of product”
- “impossible to get empty”
Pilling or flaking Rarely Noted
- “peels off in clumps”
- “flakes after an hour”
- “rolls under makeup”
- “pills if you rub it”
Unpleasant fragrance Rarely Noted
- “strong scent”
- “perfumed”
- “irritating smell”
- “wish it was unscented”
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Questions and answers
How well does Sébium Hydra work for oily skin?
Sébium Hydra works moderately well for oily skin, as glycerin and mineral oil hydrate and smooth texture, but it lacks specialized ingredients for strong oil control. A product of this type needs peptides and hydrating agents with a lightweight texture, no heavy oils, and ingredients that support the skin barrier without contributing to oiliness or breakouts.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and mineral oil hydrate and smooth your skin texture, while allantoin and Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract help calm it. A product of this type needs peptides and lightweight hydrating agents that manage shine and support the skin barrier without heavy oils or clogged pores.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
What do Ceramides do for oily skin?
Ceramides help keep oily skin balanced by strengthening the skin barrier and locking in moisture without feeling heavy. They are unlikely to clog pores and may help calm irritation, making them a good fit if your skin is both oily and prone to breakouts.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the morning and evening routine after cleansing and any toners or serums. Oily skin works well with a lighter hydrator that also includes ingredients for oil control and managing shine.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, applying the retinol first and following with the moisturizer to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. Oily skin using retinol also needs a product with strong oil control ingredients to help manage shine.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream works well as a daily moisturizer for your oily skin, though an oily skin type also needs targeted oil-control ingredients to properly manage shine.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, but it may leave a greasy or shiny finish. Oily skin works best with a product that includes targeted oil control ingredients to manage excess shine.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment safely on your body, but you should check individual product directions and skin thickness before applying it around the eyes. The eyelids and surrounding areas are exceptionally thin compared to most body skin, making them more sensitive to heavier facial creams.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A dermo-cosmetic formula containing 2% enoxolone significantly reduced erythema at 24 hours and pain at 30 minutes following non-ablative fractional laser treatment in 10 healthy subjects compared to a moisturizer control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical application of a cream containing 2.5% glycyrrhetinic acid significantly reduced thigh fat thickness and circumference compared to placebo in healthy women.
Steroids, 2005Topical application of B-Resorcinol and Glycyrrhetinic acid effectively lightens hand solar lentigines after 4 weeks of treatment both with and without prior fractional laser photothermolysis, showing no statistical difference between the two approaches.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2016Glycyrrhetinic acid inhibited skin 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and potentiated the vasoconstrictor action of hydrocortisone.
Lancet, 1990Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum Huile Minerale Mineral Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dipropylene Glycol, Xylitol, Bis-Peg Ppg-16 16 Peg Ppg-16 16 Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Disodium Edta, Allantoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Propylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Bromide, Ceramide Np, Rhamnose, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Dodecyl Gallate, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Parfum
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the 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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