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Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas for dry skin

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Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas

Average

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for dry skin; other serums 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 moderate brightening and evening of skin tone due to azelaic acid and salicylic acid, which are beneficial for hyperpigmentation but may not fully address your dry or flaky skin concerns.
  • Glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride provide essential humectant and emollient actions, making it suitable for dry skin by offering hydration and nourishment.
  • The product is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Apply this serum PM, starting 3×/week and working up to daily use as your skin adjusts.
  • Place the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the serum on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, this product is highly praised for its ability to gently fade hyperpigmentation and dark spots in delicate areas. Users with sensitive skin appreciate its soothing, non-irritating, and hydrating formula, though some note that achieving visible lightening outcomes requires consistent, long-term application.

Highlights

  • Fades dark spots Often Mentioned
    • “It brightened my skin and faded dark spots.”
    • “It's really helped lighten the dark spots on my skin, especially in sensitive areas.”
    • “I have struggled with dark underarms for years, and this cream has worked wonders.”
    • “I use this product regularly for dark spots on my face and have noticed an improvement.”
  • Gentle on skin Often Mentioned
    • “Perfect for sensitive skin! Love how gentle yet effective it is.”
    • “The cream feels gentle and soothing”
    • “Pigmentbio Cream brightens gently without irritation.”
    • “It feels incredibly gentle and calming.”
  • Absorbs very quickly Sometimes Noted
    • “I love that it's non-greasy and absorbs quickly.”
    • “It's lightweight and absorbs swiftly, easily fitting into any skincare regimen.”
    • “It actually disappears into the skin and does not leave any greasy or sticky feel”
  • Hydrating and moisturizing Sometimes Noted
    • “It's also great for hydrating my skin, leaving it soft and moisturized.”
    • “Regular use helps even skin tone, reduce discoloration, and improve overall skin comfort.”
    • “Leaves the skin soft and comfortable thanks to its rich, smooth texture.”
  • Slow visible results Sometimes Noted
    • “I have been using this since last month, I didn't see significant changes”
    • “I've been using it for more than two weeks now and it doesn't do anything”
    • “You just need to continue using it consistently to see results.”
    • “I do not see an impressive result that is worth the value.”
  • Half empty tubes Rarely Noted
    • “It says 75 ml, but the truth is that its quantity is equal to 30 ml.”
    • “I bought two and they were both half empty.”
    • “Quantity less than written.”
  • Poor packaging design Rarely Noted
    • “the packaging was terrible condition so it was very easy for anyone to use them”
    • “It was clear that it was used by someone”
    • “Remember to store the tube in an Inverted way (upside-down), as it takes time for the cream to come out.”

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Questions and answers

How well does Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas work for dry skin?

This treatment is an average fit for dry skin, as its azelaic acid and salicylic acid help brighten tone but may not fully address dry or flaky areas, even though glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride provide basic hydration. A product for this skin type needs rich hydrating and skin-repairing ingredients like ceramides, peptides, niacinamide, or propolis to nourish and support the skin barrier.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2024Life, 2023

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry skin?

Glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride make this cream a good fit for dry skin by providing essential moisture and nourishment. To work best for dry skin, this type of product also needs deeply soothing and hydrating ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide, propolis, or peptides to support the skin barrier.

Life, 2023

What does Licorice Root Extract do for dry skin?

Licorice root extract helps soothe dry and itchy skin by calming irritation and decreasing redness. It also provides antioxidants that protect stressed skin from daily damage, helping keep it soft and comfortable.

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013Experimental Dermatology, 2015

Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, starting at once a week so dry skin can adjust safely. This type of product needs added hydrating and nourishing ingredients like glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride to keep dry skin comfortable while it works.

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

You can use this treatment with retinol by applying it in your evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer, keeping retinol for a separate night to prevent irritation. This product is unlikely to irritate your skin since it has a safe formula with no harsh ingredients.

How often should I use it?

Use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. Start by using it once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well without irritation, you can carefully use it more often.

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, as its formula avoids harsh or heavy pore-clogging ingredients. While it includes salicylic acid which can sometimes cause mild purging, the product is generally safe for your skin type though it may not fully address dry or flaky areas.

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • Application of 15% azelaic acid gel significantly reduced post-inflammatory erythema and hyperpigmentation, decreased hemoglobin and melanin content, improved quality of life, and contributed to acne improvement in patients with mild to moderate acne compared to placebo.

    Dermatology and Therapy, 2024

  • Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.

    Life, 2023

  • 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

  • Azelaic acid nanocrystal hydrogel 10% achieved a higher success rate and greater lesion reduction than azelaic acid cream 20% in patients with mild to moderate facial acne.

    Pharmaceutics, 2021

  • Topical application of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid reduced acne relapses and helped maintain remission compared to a light moisturizing cream in adult females in the acne maintenance phase over 16 weeks.

    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023

  • Topical administration of 20% azelaic acid cream and 5% tranexamic acid solution comparably improved acne-related postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in patients with acne vulgaris, while tranexamic acid demonstrated a significantly better safety profile at week 4.

    Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2023

  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015

  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015

  • Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.

    Advanced Science, 2025

  • Cryotherapy 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, 2010

  • A 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, 2020

  • Treatment 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, 2024

  • An Andrographis paniculata extract promoted epidermal stem cell proliferation, up-regulated integrin beta1 and vascular endothelial growth factor expression, enhanced collagen production, and improved skin hydration, dermal density, wrinkling, and sagging in clinical evaluation.

    Molecules, 2015

  • Combined treatment of andrographolide and Bidens pilosa extract activated RXR alpha, enhanced extracellular matrix protein gene expression with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory efficacies, and improved wrinkles, skin elasticity, and hydration without causing irritating side effects in human subjects.

    Biomolecules, 2025

  • Topical administration of andrographolide sodium bisulfate prevented UV-induced skin photoaging in mice by increasing collagen content, reducing epidermal thickness and MDA levels, upregulating SOD and CAT activities, and downregulating IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α production compared to UV-irradiated mice without ASB.

    Mediators of Inflammation, 2016

Why other serums fit dry skin better

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Hdi Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Pentylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysilicone-11, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Lysine, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Azelaic Acid, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Mannitol, Salicylic Acid, Xylitol, Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract, Rhamnose, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Fructooligosaccharides, Tocopherol

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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