5.5/ 10
5.5
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Bioderma ABCDerm Hydratant has a moisturizing rating of 5.5 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.6 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 4.5 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Mineral Oil | Petroleum | Moisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Cetearyl Isononanoate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
3 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | PEG-100 Stearate | Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
2 | Myreth-3 Myristate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
1.5 | Capryloyl Glycine | Botanical, Synthetic | Anti-acne,Anti-seborrheic,Cleansing,Preservative |
1.3 | Steareth-21 | Synthetic, Animal | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
1 | Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Pentylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
9
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic, Solvent
Origin
Petroleum
Also known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
A naturally-derived (coconut or palm oil based) oil with medium richness. It makes skin feel soft and smooth.
An emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.