Bioderma Sébium Lotion for mature skin
Salicylic Acid
Zinc Gluconate
Fomes Officinalis Extract Mushroom Extract
Capryloyl Glycine
Glycerin
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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
- Suitable for normal skin, this product offers moderate hydration and pore-refining benefits for your wrinkles and fine lines, with glycerin and Fomes Officinalis Extract providing supportive hydration and salicylic acid offering mild exfoliation.
- The inclusion of xylitol further enhances the humectant properties, contributing to overall skin comfort.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- You can use this hydrating toner AM and PM every day to keep your skin smooth. Always pair with SPF in the morning to protect your skin.
- Apply your hydrating toner right after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better and lock in moisture.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsUsers with combination to oily skin frequently praise this lotion for its effectiveness in regulating sebum and reducing shine, while also providing lightweight hydration. Many reviewers report a visible reduction in breakouts and refined pore texture, noting it as a beneficial prep step for balanced skin. A moderate number of users find the fragrance to be strong or artificial, and a low number report a sticky residue or minor irritation.
Highlights
Effective oil control Mostly Mentioned
- “kept my oils at bay all day”
- “skin isn't looking oily by evening”
- “mattifies naturally even after a long day”
Lightweight hydration Often Mentioned
- “hydrates without being sticky”
- “leaves skin super soft”
- “doesn't leave face feeling dry and tight”
Reduces breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “reduction in hormonal breakouts”
- “cleared up my chin pimples”
- “stops the process which causes pimples”
Refines pores Sometimes Noted
- “pores are not as clogged”
- “pores look tightened”
- “skin texture is refined”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “smell is hard to get used to”
- “fragrance feels too artificial”
- “smells like men's aftershave and cucumber”
Eye/skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “stings badly if it gets in eyes”
- “tingling sensation on cheeks”
- “caused a bit of redness initially”
Price point Rarely Noted
- “way too small for the price”
- “pricey for a toner”
- “can only buy it during sales”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “can feel a bit sticky”
- “leaves a tacky feeling”
- “takes a while to absorb fully”
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Questions and answers
How well does Bioderma Sébium Lotion work for mature skin?
Bioderma Sébium Lotion works for mature skin by offering moderate hydration and mild exfoliation to help with wrinkles and fine lines, though other products fit this skin type better. To work best for mature skin, a product of this type needs high concentrations of beneficial ingredients like sodium hyaluronate, centella asiatica, snail mucin, and glycerin for deep hydration and barrier support.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for mature skin?
Glycerin, xylitol, and Fomes Officinalis extract help make this toner a good fit for mature skin by providing supportive hydration and comfort. Salicylic acid also offers mild exfoliation to help smooth wrinkles and fine lines. To fit mature skin even better, a hydrating toner needs high concentrations of ingredients that deeply hydrate and repair the skin barrier without irritation.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Salicylic Acid do for mature skin?
Salicylic acid helps smooth and firm mature skin by boosting collagen and elasticity while reducing roughness and wrinkles. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used correctly, but this skin type also needs extra hydrating ingredients to stay soft and plump.
What does Zinc Gluconate do for mature skin?
Zinc gluconate helps support skin renewal, wound healing, and inflammation reduction for mature skin. It is physiologically crucial for these processes when supplemented externally.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This toner goes in the morning routine right after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Mature skin needs products with richer hydrators and firming ingredients to target fine lines more effectively.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner before retinol to help keep your skin comfortable, as it is very safe and unlikely to cause irritation. However, mature skin also needs richer moisturizers and barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides to stay truly soft and smooth.
How often should I use it?
Start using this hydrating toner once a week, and if your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you can carefully use it more often. Because it features a very safe formula with no harsh ingredients, it is unlikely to cause irritation as you build up how often you use it.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on mature skin, as it has a very safe formula without harsh ingredients. However, because it contains salicylic acid, it may cause mild purging as it gently clears out your pores. Mature skin usually needs rich, deeply hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and nourishing oils to stay soft and smooth.
Is it 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 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, 2017Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A 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, 2013White button mushroom extract treatment increased VEGF densities, EGF, PCNA, and collagen fibers, while decreasing apoptotic cells and limiting TGF-beta and CD4 reactions in ICR mice and chorioallantoic culture, indicating beneficial effects on skin regeneration and injury.
Microscopy Research and Technique, 2012Topical application of a formulation containing capryloyl glycine 4% significantly decreased hair density, median hair length, and terminal hair density on the forearms compared to placebo in female patients with hypertrichosis after 120 days.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021The 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, 2012
Ingredients
Water, Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Fomes Officinalis Extract Mushroom Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Citrate, Zinc Gluconate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Mannitol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Pyridoxine Hcl, Propyl Gallate, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fructooligosaccharides, 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.
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