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Bioderma Hydrabio Tonique for combination skin

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Bioderma Hydrabio Tonique

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for combination skin; other toners 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 moisturizing for your combination skin, as glycerin and xylitol hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, while niacinamide helps to improve skin texture and manage oily shine.
  • Allantoin and Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract provide additional soothing and mild exfoliating benefits, contributing to overall skin comfort.
  • The formula is safe for your combination skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing components like allantoin and niacinamide.

How to apply

  • Use this hydrating toner in your AM and PM routines. Start 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply this hydrating toner after your cleanser and before your moisturizer or SPF. This keeps your skin balanced and ready.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute before the next step.
  • Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better. Clean skin gives the best results for your oily shine goal.
  • Avoid the eye area when using your hydrating toner. Always do a quick patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

Users with dehydrated and sensitive skin frequently praise this toner for its ability to provide deep, lasting hydration without leaving a heavy residue. While the lightweight, watery texture is widely appreciated for leaving skin fresh and radiant, the strong floral fragrance is a polarizing feature that some users find overpowering or irritating.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “tackles deep dryness”
    • “skin feels plump”
    • “moisturizes perfectly”
    • “leaves skin soft”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “light as water”
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “no greasy feeling”
    • “refreshing sensation”
  • Strong fragrance Often Mentioned
    • “scent too strong”
    • “intense floral smell”
    • “powdery scent”
    • “wish it was unscented”
  • Radiant finish Sometimes Noted
    • “fresh and glowing”
    • “radiant complexion”
    • “dewy look”
    • “skin looks rested”
  • Soothing effect Sometimes Noted
    • “doesn't irritate”
    • “calms redness”
    • “soothes tightness”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
  • High price Sometimes Noted
    • “quite steep”
    • “expensive for size”
    • “wait for sale”
    • “pricier than others”
  • Poor dispenser Sometimes Noted
    • “dispenses too generously”
    • “product spills easily”
    • “hard to control amount”
    • “wastes product”
  • Good for layering Rarely Noted
    • “perfect for 7-skin method”
    • “layers beautifully”
    • “works as primer”
    • “boosts moisture levels”
  • Availability issues Rarely Noted
    • “rarely in stock”
    • “hard to find”
    • “often sold out”
  • Sensitization Rarely Noted
    • “caused tingling”
    • “slight burning sensation”
    • “irritated eyes”
    • “caused redness”

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Questions and answers

How well does Bioderma Hydrabio work for combination skin?

Bioderma Hydrabio Tonique works moderately well for combination skin by delivering hydration with glycerin and xylitol while niacinamide helps manage oily shine. Because other products fit this skin better, a product for combination skin needs well-balanced hydrating ingredients that target both dry and oily areas without causing irritation.

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

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

Glycerin and xylitol make this toner a good fit by hydrating dry areas and strengthening the skin barrier, while niacinamide helps manage oily shine. Allantoin and apple fruit extract provide soothing and gentle exfoliating benefits to keep combination skin comfortable. To achieve an even better fit for this skin type, a toner needs targeted hydrating ingredients for dry zones alongside gentle components that control oily shine without causing irritation.

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

What does Aquagenium do for combination skin?

Aquagenium helps keep combination skin properly hydrated by supporting the skin's natural water channels and moisture retention. This helps balance dry areas while maintaining smooth and comfortable skin overall.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 2017

What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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

This hydrating toner fits into your morning routine right after cleansing and before your moisturizer. For combination skin that needs more tailored care, this routine step works best when it includes ingredients like lightweight hydrators and gentle balancing agents that provide moderate moisture without heavy oils.

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

You can use this toner with your retinol, applying the toner right after cleansing and before your retinol treatment. It helps keep your skin comfortable and hydrated while you use retinol, but combination skin often does better with a toner that provides stronger oil control and lighter hydration.

Cutis, 2006Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this toner daily in the morning as part of your routine. A hydrating toner of this type works best for combination skin when it includes glycerin for moisture and niacinamide to help manage oily shine.

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

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

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your combination skin since its formula contains no harsh ingredients and is safe for daily use. However, it does have a strong fragrance which may irritate sensitive areas.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).

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

  • Dermocosmetic creams containing 6%, 12%, and 15% of standardized wild apple fruit ultrasonic extract increased skin hydration proportionally to extract concentration after 28 days of application on healthy volunteers without altering transepidermal water loss or skin pH.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

  • A 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, 2020

  • 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

  • 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 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, 2016

  • An 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

  • Prophylactic application of a topical scar gel containing Allium cepae extract, allantoin, and heparin significantly improves patient-assessed scar color, stiffness, and irregularity compared to no treatment in women following a cesarean section.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014

  • Topical formulations containing 1.25% Malus sp. extract or 0.75% rutin protected against UVB-induced sunburn cells, caspase-3 activation, cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers, lipid peroxidation, and metalloproteinase formation in ex vivo skin explants and 3D tissue-engineered skin.

    Rejuvenation Research, 2020

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Hexyldecanol, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, 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.

  • 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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