Comparison between Bioderma Sebium Foaming Gel vs. Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution Purifying Cleansing Gel

Bioderma

Sebium Foaming Gel

Vichy

Normaderm Phytosolution Purifying Cleansing Gel

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21 Ingredients 17

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Water

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Coco-Betaine

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Propanediol

Methylpropanediol

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Chloride

Mannitol

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Xylitol

Dipropylene Glycol

Rhamnose

Zinc Gluconate

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Uniqueness17 out of 21

81.0%

Uniqueness13 out of 17

76.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

6 out of 21

29%

chemical

12 out of 21

57%

natural

3 out of 17

18%

chemical

14 out of 17

82%

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: 0Negative: 0

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#9

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Salicylic Acid^#9

Detailed view

Bioderma Sebium Foaming Gel vs. Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution Purifying Cleansing Gel

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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#2Coco-Betaine

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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

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#3Propanediol

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

Position 4

#4Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#4PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

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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#5Sodium Chloride

Origin: natural

Role: Flavoring agent, Viscosity controlling agent

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sodium Chloride is a very famous ingredeint also known as Salt. Yes, it’s the same salt you can find on your table. In cosmetics, it is used as a preservative helping the product to live longer. It is also used as a peeling agent in different scrubs. Human contact with this element since ancient times and that's why it is 100% safe.