5.2/ 10
5.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Bioderma Hydrabio Serum has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.3 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
80 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Xylitol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Flavor |
1.9 | Sodium Polyacrylate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.8 | Mannitol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Fragrance,Flavor,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Rhamnose | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Flavor |
1.3 | Fructooligosaccharides | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant) |
1 | Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract | Algae | Fragrance |
0.3 | Niacinamide | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic |
0.3 | Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-pigmentation |
0.3 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Cyclopentasiloxane | Synthetic | Emollient,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
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.
An organic compound that is most well-known for its use as a sweetener that also protects your teeth from cavities. Xylitol is used in skincare as a moisturizing humectant and has been shown to improve the protective barrier function of the skin.
Score
1.9
Function
Emollient, Absorbent, Binding, Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
This white powder is primarily used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is added to the water phase, which then thickens to form a clear gel. Sodium polyacrylate can also serve as an emollient, absorbent, and emulsion stabilizer.
Score
1.7999999999999998
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing, Fragrance, Flavor, Binding
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A sweet-tasting, sugar-derived, humectant alcohol that can stabilize a skincare formula and offer some antioxidant and soothing properties.