Comparison between Bioderma Sebium Foaming Gel vs. Neutrogena Deep Clean Hydrating Foaming Cleanser

Find out which product is better for your skin.

21 Ingredients 25

1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
2
Stearic Acid
3
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
3
Glycerin
4
Methylpropanediol
4
PEG-8
5
Disodium EDTA
5
Propylene Glycol
6
Mannitol
6
Myristic Acid
7
Xylitol
7
Potassium Hydroxide
8
Rhamnose
8
Lauric Acid
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Uniqueness18 out of 21
85.7%
Uniqueness22 out of 25
88.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
6 out of 21
29%
chemical
12 out of 21
57%
natural
4 out of 25
16%
chemical
18 out of 25
72%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Propylene Glycol#18Sodium Laureth Sulfate#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Lactic Acid#14
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Propylene Glycol#5Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#21Panthenol#22Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)#24
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Stearic Acid#2Myristic Acid#6Lauric Acid#8Glyceryl Stearate SE#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Bioderma Sebium Foaming Gel vs. Neutrogena Deep Clean Hydrating Foaming Cleanser
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#2Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

Position 3

#3Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin
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#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 4

#4Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4PEG-8

Origin: chemical
Role: Humectant, Solvent
Soothing
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5

#5Disodium EDTA

Origin: chemical
Role: Chelating agent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Disodium EDTA is an emulsion stabilizer and chelating agent. It deactivates the metal ions preventing them from reacting with other active ingredients. It improves the stability of a cosmetic formula and keeps the product’s consistency, texture, and pH unchanged. It doesn’t have any skincare effects and is used for formulation purposes only.

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#5Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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