Bioderma Sensibio Lait Cleansing Milk for dry skin

Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Squalane
Mannitol
Rhamnose
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
High
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for dry skin; a few pre-cleansers fit it even 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
- Highly suitable for your dry skin as Glycerin and Squalane provide essential hydration and emollience, supporting barrier repair and alleviating flakiness. Paraffinum liquidum mineral oil effectively dissolves makeup and impurities, ensuring thorough cleansing without stripping your skin.
- Glycyrrhetinic acid offers soothing benefits, complementing the emollient properties for enhanced comfort on dry skin.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover in your PM routine every evening to gently clean your face. Always pair with a gentle cleanser afterward.
- Apply this makeup remover as a pre-cleanser step before using your regular cleanser and moisturizer.
- Gently wipe a small amount of makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad. Avoid any harsh rubbing on dry or flaky skin.
- Apply the makeup remover directly onto dry skin to easily dissolve makeup without stripping your natural moisture. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- Avoid direct contact with your eyes and do a patch test before first use. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsUsers with oily or combination skin often find it leaves a greasy film, and many users report it struggles to remove heavy waterproof makeup without a second cleanse.
Highlights
Extremely gentle Often Mentioned
- “soothes irritated skin”
- “never stings”
- “calms redness”
- “doesn't strip barrier”
Hydrating texture Often Mentioned
- “creamy consistency”
- “leaves skin soft”
- “moisturizing feel”
- “good for dry patches”
Leaves residue Often Mentioned
- “greasy film”
- “sticky after-feel”
- “waxy coating”
- “felt heavy”
Weak on makeup Often Mentioned
- “struggles with mascara”
- “doesn't remove waterproof”
- “requires double cleanse”
- “left foundation behind”
Versatile application Sometimes Noted
- “can tissue off”
- “rinse optional”
- “good morning cleanse”
- “use with cotton pad”
Contains mineral oil Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “clogged pores”
- “dislike paraffin”
- “not for acne-prone”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “cloudy vision”
- “stings eyes”
- “film over eyes”
- “migrates into eyes”
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Questions and answers
What makes Bioderma Sensibio Lait a great fit for dry skin?
Bioderma Sensibio Lait is a great fit because glycerin and squalane provide essential hydration and comfort while helping to fix the skin barrier and soothe flakiness. At the same time, mineral oil removes makeup thoroughly without stripping dry skin of its natural moisture.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin, squalane, and paraffinum liquidum mineral oil make this cleanser a great fit for dry skin by providing essential moisture, soothing flakiness, and dissolving makeup without stripping your skin. Glycyrrhetinic acid also adds calming benefits for extra comfort on dry skin.
What does Glycyrrhetinic Acid do for dry skin?
Glycyrrhetinic Acid helps calm dry skin and ease irritation. It supports your skin barrier so it stays soft and comfortable throughout the day.
What does Squalane do for dry skin?
Squalane helps keep dry skin soft and smooth by acting as a hydrating agent that locks in moisture and prevents water loss. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect the skin from damage while improving overall hydration.
Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012Molecules, 2009
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, or as part of a weekly routine before cleansing. Regular use of a gentle cleanser helps remove makeup and impurities while keeping dry skin comfortable.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening before your cleanser and retinol because it gently removes makeup while adding moisture to keep your skin calm and comfortable.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleansing milk is a great fit for your dry skin and is suitable for daily use in your evening routine. Glycerin and squalane help provide essential hydration while removing makeup and impurities comfortably without stripping your skin.
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, as its soothing ingredients and mineral oil help cleanse makeup gently without harshness. It leaves a nourishing finish that keeps dry skin feeling calm and comfortable.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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 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 a cream containing 2.5% glycyrrhetinic acid significantly reduced thigh fat thickness and circumference compared to placebo in healthy women.
Steroids, 2005Topical 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, 2016Glycyrrhetinic acid inhibited skin 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and potentiated the vasoconstrictor action of hydrocortisone.
Lancet, 1990Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Combining 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 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, 2015Rhamnose 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, 2019Hesperidin, 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
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hydroxide
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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