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Bioderma Hydrabio Masque for combination skin

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Bioderma Hydrabio Masque

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 hydration for your combination skin, as glycerin and xylitol provide humectant action to hydrate drier areas without overwhelming oilier zones.
  • While the formulation offers general skincare benefits, it is not specifically targeted for your oily shine concerns.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your creamy mask 3x a week and work up to daily use if your skin tolerates it.
  • Apply your creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer to lock in benefits. This step fits nicely right in the middle of your daily routine.
  • Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask gently over your face, avoiding any unnecessary heavy rubbing. Let it sit for a few minutes ⏱ so your skin can drink it in.
  • Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin to help manage oily shine effectively. This ensures the product works best for your combination skin type.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a simple patch test before your very first use to make sure your skin is happy.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, this mask is highly recommended for dehydrated, sensitive, or dull skin, with users consistently reporting restored suppleness, radiance, and comfort. The lightweight, creamy texture is praised for absorbing well without greasiness, although some users with extremely dry skin found it insufficiently rich or noted a sticky residue if applied too thickly.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin felt super hydrated”
    • “restores suppleness”
    • “deep-down moisture”
    • “relieved tightness”
  • Improves radiance Often Mentioned
    • “skin is plumper”
    • “glowy complexion”
    • “smooth and soft”
    • “looks rested”
  • Gentle on sensitive Sometimes Noted
    • “soothes my skin”
    • “no irritation”
    • “calms redness”
    • “hypoallergenic”
  • Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
    • “non-greasy”
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “creamy cocooning texture”
    • “lightweight feel”
  • Ingredient concerns Rarely Noted
    • “contains PEG”
    • “silicone heavy”
    • “fragrance present”
  • Not rich enough Rarely Noted
    • “hydration could be more intense”
    • “better for moderately dehydrated”
    • “not for extremely dry”
    • “needed more moisture”
  • Price & packaging Rarely Noted
    • “price tag is steep”
    • “expensive for size”
    • “hard to get last bit”
    • “tube is rigid”
  • Residue issues Rarely Noted
    • “sticky if too much”
    • “tacky residue”
    • “felt like polyethylene”
    • “pilled up”

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Questions and answers

How well does Bioderma Hydrabio Masque work for combination skin?

Bioderma Hydrabio Masque works moderately well for combination skin, hydrating drier areas without overwhelming oilier zones. However, a product of this type needs ingredients that balance moisture levels and address oily shine without irritation, such as heartleaf extract and other soothing agents.

Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017

Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for combination skin?

Glycerin and xylitol make this mask a good fit for combination skin because they provide hydration for drier areas without overwhelming oilier zones. To work even better for combination skin, this type of product needs calming and hydrating ingredients that balance moisture levels and manage oily shine without any risk of irritation.

Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Aquagenium Patent do for combination skin?

Aquagenium Patent helps combination skin stay comfortably soft by encouraging natural moisture where dry areas need it most. It uses the skin's own signals to rebalance hydration, leaving your face feeling smooth without getting oily.

What does Glycerin do for combination skin?

Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This nourishing mask works for your combination skin by giving moderate moisture to dry areas without weighing down oilier zones, though a product of this type for your skin needs targeted oil control ingredients.

Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this mask with retinol to help keep your skin comfortable and soft. Apply the mask after your retinol treatment absorbs completely, or use it on nights you skip retinol to help prevent dryness.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this mask?

Bioderma Hydrabio Masque can be used as a weekly mask to give your combination skin moderate hydration without feeling heavy. Because it lacks ingredients to target oily shine, combination skin also needs balancing ingredients like niacinamide or clay to keep oil in check.

Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it is safe and free of harsh ingredients that typically cause irritation. However, since it is not specifically targeted for oily shine, combination skin may still need lightweight, balancing ingredients to keep oilier zones clear.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Arachidyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, and cetyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.

    Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017

  • 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, 2017

  • The 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, 2020

  • Ten 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, 2001

  • Niacinamide/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, 2012

  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008

  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005

  • Rhamnose exerts beneficial anti-ageing effects on the papillary dermis and dermal-epidermal junction, including increased collagen IV and procollagen I production in vivo.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2019

  • Hesperidin, hesperetin, rutinose, and rhamnose reduced MMP-1 and MMP-2 levels, while rutinose and rhamnose also inhibited elastase, hyaluronidase, and collagenase and increased collagen I production in young and physiologically aged normal human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2023

Why other nourishing masks fit combination 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, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Xylitol, Glycol Palmitate, Corn Modified Starch, Arachidyl Alcohol, Mannitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Niacinamide, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Arachidyl Glucoside, Disodium Edta, Xanthan Gum, Hexyldecanol, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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