Bioderma Sébium Hydra for dry sensitive skin
Glycerin
Ceramide Np
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Allantoin
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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 moderate benefits for your dry or flaky skin as Glycerin and Allantoin provide hydration and soothing effects, while mineral oil enhances barrier resilience.
- The Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract and Tocopheryl Acetate offer antioxidant protection, which is beneficial for maintaining overall skin health.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive 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. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
- Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.
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 Bioderma Sébium Hydra work for dry sensitive skin?
Bioderma Sébium Hydra is an average fit for dry sensitive skin because while glycerin and allantoin help hydrate and calm the skin, other products provide deeper nourishment. A product of this type needs richer moisturizing ingredients and barrier-supporting components to fully meet the needs of dry skin.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin, Allantoin, and mineral oil make this cream a good fit by providing hydration, soothing effects, and skin barrier support for dry sensitive skin. To fit this skin type even better, a moisturizing treatment needs ingredients that provide significant hydration, deep nourishment, and strong moisture retention without any risk of irritation.
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What do Ceramides do for dry sensitive skin?
Ceramides help hydrate dry sensitive skin and strengthen its outer barrier to reduce water loss and calm irritation. Using a product with ceramides often improves skin comfort and makes the skin feel much softer.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, followed by your usual moisturizer. To truly thrive, dry and sensitive skin needs products of this type that deliver rich hydration and soothing ingredients to relieve tightness and strengthen the moisture barrier.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first and following it with this treatment to help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. This type of skin needs a product with rich hydrators and barrier-protecting ingredients like ceramides and natural oils to keep dry and sensitive skin soft and comfortable.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily in your evening routine, applying it after your toner and before your moisturizer. Daily application helps keep dry skin hydrated and comfortable while supporting your skin barrier, though dry sensitive skin often benefits most from richer creams packed with nourishing oils, heavier butters, and extra ceramides.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin, as it is free of harsh ingredients and uses soothing components that are safe for your skin type. However, because it contains mineral oil and other richer ingredients, it may leave a greasy or shiny finish that some reviewers complain about.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, as its safe formula is unlikely to irritate sensitive areas. Because dry and sensitive skin needs intensive moisture and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and nourishing plant oils to stay smooth and calm, a richer cream specifically formulated for thin or body skin may fit you better.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
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, 2017Emulsions 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, 2005A 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, 2024Topical 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, 2016Topical 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
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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