Comparison between Frezyderm Ac-Norm Total Control Cream vs. Bioderma Sébium Global Intensive Purifying Care

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43 Ingredients 33

1
Water
1
Water
2
Dimethicone
2
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
3
Cetearyl Alcohol
3
Dipropylene Glycol
4
Ethyl Linoleate
4
Citric Acid
5
Dicaprylyl Ether
5
Cyclopentasiloxane
6
Isoamyl Laurate
6
Sodium Hydroxide
7
Niacinamide
7
Glycerin
8
Propanediol
8
Zinc Gluconate
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Uniqueness36 out of 43
83.7%
Uniqueness26 out of 33
78.8%

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
11 out of 43
26%
chemical
23 out of 43
53%
natural
11 out of 33
33%
chemical
20 out of 33
61%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Phospholipids#27Sodium Hyaluronate#28Butylene Glycol#34
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#11Glyceryl Stearate SE#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#11
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#7Propylene Glycol#28
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#10Glyceryl Stearate SE#20
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Citric Acid#4Salicylic Acid#10

Detailed view

Frezyderm Ac-Norm Total Control Cream vs. Bioderma Sébium Global Intensive Purifying Care
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

#2Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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#2C12-13 Alkyl Lactate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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#3Dipropylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.

Position 4

#4Ethyl Linoleate

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Citric Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Chelating agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Soothing
Lightening
Lifting
Hair growth stimulating
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Citric Acid is one of the AHAs and it is a super useful component! It’s a great antioxidant. It acts as a soft peeling that removes dead cells and kills bacteria. It becomes even more effective if used with other cosmetic acids. Combined formulations are more active, but can irritate sensitive skin if used too often. The component can also whiten the skin and remove dark areas.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.
Position 5

#5Dicaprylyl Ether

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

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