Bioderma skincare
Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.
Skincare enthusiasts revere Bioderma for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, makeup removers, serums, cleansers, and more, which are carefully formulated with nourishing glycerin. Its products suit dry skin and combination skin best, owing to their gentle, moisture-rich compositions. For targeted concerns, the standout products include 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. Ultimately, the brand relies on key ingredients like glycerin, which studies show 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 is good for oily skin as Lovi rates the Bioderma-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention its soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers as well as gentle, effective cleansers.
Is Bioderma worth it?
Bioderma is worth considering, as Lovi rates the brand's routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers mostly mention that the brand offers soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers as well as gentle, non-irritating makeup removers.
What are Bioderma's best products?
Lovi rates Atoderm Huile de Douche, Hydrabio Essence Lotion, Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil, and Sensibio Gel Moussant among Bioderma's best products for dry skin and related needs. Reviewers frequently mention these items as soothing, barrier-repairing, and gentle cleansers or makeup removers.
Which Bioderma moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Hydrabio Serum is the best Bioderma moisturizer for dry skin, with Sensibio AR and Sébium Hydra also offering a High fit level. These options help keep dry skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Does Bioderma cause breakouts?
Bioderma is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, as the brand features gentle cleansers and lightweight moisturizers suited for blemish-prone skin. Lovi rates the Bioderma-focused routine High for acne-prone skin.
Is Bioderma fragrance-free?
No, Bioderma is not completely fragrance-free, as 11 of the 20 products on this page contain added scents. However, exactly 9 of the Bioderma products on this page list no fragrance for shoppers seeking scent-free options.
What are the key ingredients in Bioderma products?
The key ingredients found across the Bioderma products on this page are glycerin and golden seaweed. Glycerin helps improve skin hydration and barrier function.
How do I build a Bioderma skincare routine?
To build a Bioderma routine for dry skin, start your morning with Atoderm Huile de Douche as a cleanser, apply Supple Preparation Unscented Toner, use Atoderm Crème Ultra for your moisturizer, and finish with Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen. In the evening, begin with Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil as a pre-cleanser, follow with Atoderm Huile de Douche, apply Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas as a treatment, and lock it in with Atoderm Crème Ultra. Lovi rates the Bioderma-focused routine High for dry skin.
Where can I buy Bioderma, and how much does it cost?
Bioderma is available in Canada. Prices on this page range from CA$25.99 to CA$47.99, with most items falling between CA$27.99 and CA$33.99.
What are good alternatives to Bioderma?
La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, Garnier, and Clarins are similar brands with pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the La Roche-Posay routine Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Bioderma vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
La Roche-Posay is better for dry skin and sensitive skin because Lovi rates the La Roche-Posay-focused routine as Superior for both, compared to High for the Bioderma-focused routine. For acne-prone skin, combination skin, and oily skin, both brands tie with High fit levels.
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?
Yes, Bioderma is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Bioderma-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers mostly mention soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers among the products.
Which Bioderma cleanser is best for oily skin?
Sébium Gel moussant is the best cleanser for oily skin, with Sensibio Gel Moussant also offering a High fit. Lovi rates both products High for oily skin.
Is Bioderma good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Bioderma is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the Bioderma-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Some Bioderma products on this page, such as Sensibio Defensive, also rate High for sensitive skin.
Is Bioderma good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Bioderma is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the Bioderma-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. Key ingredients like glycerin help keep skin hydrated while managing blemishes.
Is Bioderma good for skin with dark spots?
Lovi rates Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas High and Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil High for skin with dark spots. Reviewers frequently mention that the brand provides soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers as well as gentle, non-irritating makeup removers.
Is Bioderma good for mature skin?
Bioderma is a good choice for mature skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for several skin types. Reviewers frequently mention the soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers as well as the gentle cleansers and makeup removers.
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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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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