Comparison between The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution vs. Bioderma Sebium Exfoliating Gel

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42 Ingredients 17

1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycolic Acid
2
Cellulose Acetate
3
Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water
3
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
4
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water
4
Xanthan Gum
5
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water
5
Lauryl Glucoside
6
Propanediol
6
Glycolic Acid
7
Glycerin
7
Sodium Citrate
8
Triethanolamine
8
Sodium Hydroxide
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Uniqueness40 out of 42
95.2%
Uniqueness15 out of 17
88.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
14 out of 42
33%
chemical
22 out of 42
52%
natural
6 out of 17
35%
chemical
9 out of 17
53%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#7Glycine#14Sodium PCA#25Sodium Lactate#261,2-Hexanediol#41
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glycolic Acid#2Citric Acid#33
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Propylene Glycol#14Sodium Laureth Sulfate#3
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#6Salicylic Acid#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glycolic Acid#6Salicylic Acid#9

Detailed view

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution vs. Bioderma Sebium Exfoliating 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

#2Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.
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#2Cellulose Acetate

Origin: No information
Role: Film former
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#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
Position 4

#4Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Xanthan Gum

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Xanthan Gum is used as a thickener or rheology modifier and emulsion stabilizer. It doesn’t provide any notable skin-related effects and is used mostly for formulation purposes. It makes the product’s texture smooth and even. It’s a naturally-derived thickener. Notable fact: it can also be found in the food you eat every day, so it is 100% safe.

Position 5

#5Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water

Origin: No information
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Lauryl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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