Bioderma Sébium H2O for dry skin
Zinc Gluconate
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Peg-6 Caprylic Capric Glycerides
Fluidactiv Patent
Mannitol
Caution
- LowDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for dry skin; the products alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 low suitability for your dry skin as zinc gluconate and copper sulfate have seboregulating properties, which do not provide the emollient and humectant actions needed for dry skin.
- While Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract offers soothing benefits, the lack of specialized moisturizing ingredients means hydration will be minimal.
How to apply
- You can use this micellar water AM and PM every day to keep your skin clean and fresh.
- Use it before your cleanser as the first step of your washing routine.
- Put some micellar water on a cotton pad and gently wipe your face without rubbing hard.
- Apply it on dry skin to easily remove dirt and makeup.
- Avoid getting the product into your eyes and do a patch test before using it for the first time.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 800+ reviewsUsers with combination, oily, and acne-prone skin highly recommend this micellar water for its ability to effectively remove makeup and excess sebum without stripping the moisture barrier. Many reviewers note that it helps regulate oil production and prevents breakouts, leaving the skin feeling fresh and balanced rather than tight or dry.
Highlights
Effective oil control Mostly Mentioned
- “Helps control excess oil”
- “keeps my T-zone matte”
- “regulates sebum well”
Gentle and non-stripping Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels clean but not tight”
- “doesn't strip my skin”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
Thorough cleansing Often Mentioned
- “Removes sunscreen effortlessly”
- “takes off all foundation”
- “leaves no residue”
Helps clear acne Sometimes Noted
- “Helps with my millia”
- “keeps breakouts at bay”
- “clears clogged pores”
Price point Sometimes Noted
- “Price is a little steep”
- “expensive for a water”
- “good but pricey”
Waterproof makeup removal Sometimes Noted
- “Won't budge waterproof mascara”
- “struggles with heavy eye makeup”
- “need a separate eye remover”
Contains fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Has a cucumber scent”
- “wish it was fragrance-free”
- “smell is a bit strong”
Slightly drying Rarely Noted
- “Left my cheeks dry”
- “a bit drying in winter”
- “better for summer use”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Bioderma Sébium H2O for dry skin?
This micellar water is a poor fit for dry skin because its ingredients reduce oil instead of bringing the rich moisture and softening care dry skin needs. A product for this skin needs nourishing oils, soothing extracts, and multiple types of hyaluronic acid to lock in deep hydration.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry skin?
Zinc gluconate and copper sulfate make this cleanser a poor fit because they control oil rather than adding moisture. A micellar water for dry skin needs nourishing oils, hyaluronic acid, and hydrating ingredients to keep the skin soft and comfortable.
What does Zinc Gluconate do for dry skin?
Zinc gluconate does not directly treat dry skin, as its main role is not to moisturize or smooth flaky areas. To care for dry skin, a product of this type needs nourishing ingredients like ceramides and rich hydrators that lock in moisture.
What does Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract do for dry skin?
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract helps keep dry skin hydrated and protects the skin barrier from damage. It also improves skin texture and smoothness while helping to reduce the look of wrinkles.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2023Molecules, 2014
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This micellar water is a poor match for dry skin because its ingredients reduce oil rather than hydrate, so it is better to avoid it. Dry skin needs makeup removers and cleansers packed with rich, nourishing, and moisturizing ingredients that keep skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
This micellar water is a poor match for dry skin because its ingredients reduce oil rather than hydrate, so a product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like ceramides to keep skin soft and smooth. When using it with retinol, apply your hydrating moisturizer and barrier-restoring products afterward to help prevent dryness and irritation.
How often should I use it?
This micellar water is a poor match for dry skin because its ingredients control oil rather than add moisture, so it may leave skin too dry. Dry skin needs rich, nourishing masks and deeply moisturizing lotions with ingredients that lock in hydration.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin since it features purifying ingredients that help control oil. However, because it lacks rich moisturizing benefits, a product of this type needs added nourishing and hydrating ingredients to keep dry skin soft and comfortable.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
A dermocosmetic cream containing Punica granatum Pericarp extract, Salicylic acid, Niacinamide, Zinc gluconate, and Aqua Posae Filiformis significantly decreased inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesion counts in subjects with mild to moderate acne compared to untreated hemi-faces after 15 days.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026Daily use of a deep cleansing gel containing salicylic acid 2%, zinc gluconate 0.2% and lipohydroxy acid 0.05% significantly reduced total lesion count by 56.3% after 84 days in 35 subjects with mild to moderate truncal acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023Different strains of Propionibacterium acnes modulate cutaneous innate immunity with varying pro-inflammatory potentials, with P. acnes type III showing the highest and P. avidum the weakest, and zinc gluconate down-regulates the expression of most induced immune markers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2013Topical application of a 2% cream containing combined fruit extracts for 56 days significantly reduced wrinkle depth by 11.5%, length by 10.07%, and area by 29.55% in 21 female subjects compared to a placebo.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract, and mannitol improves inflammatory lesions, Investigator Global Assessment, and seborrhea intensity when added to adapalene 0.1% gel in patients with acne vulgaris.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015Topical application of Ginkgo biloba cream for two weeks reduced wrinkles and improved skin shape, texture, and tautness in human volunteers compared to baseline.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2023Combining ectoine and mannitol with UV filters significantly improved protection of squalene oxidation, catalase activity, and trans-UCA compared to UV filters alone in 10 subjects on irradiated areas.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical mannitol cream reduced self-reported pain scores compared to a control cream in 25 adults with capsaicin-induced lip pain.
PM & R, 2015A hyaluronic acid dermal filler containing mannitol improved nasolabial folds in 61% to 89% of Middle Eastern participants through 24 weeks, significantly decreasing wrinkle area and volume compared with baseline.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Peg-6 Caprylic Capric Glycerides, Sodium Citrate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Sulfate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Cetrimonium Bromide, 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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