Bioderma Sensibio Defensive

Bioderma Sensibio Defensive
5.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.5 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Bioderma Sensibio Defensive:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Bioderma Sensibio Defensive:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.8 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Bioderma Sensibio Defensive has a moisturizing rating of 5.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.5 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈9.0%) and Butylene Glycol (est. ≈3.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Glycerin
6
Dicaprylyl Ether
4
Propylheptyl Caprylate
3
Butylene Glycol
2.5
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
2
Glycol Palmitate
1.5
Squalane
1.3
Sucrose Stearate
1
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
0.3
Pentylene Glycol
0.3
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Carnosine
0.3
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
0.3
Mannitol
0.3
Xylitol
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Salvia Miltiorrhiza Flower/Leaf/Root Extract
0.3
Rhamnose
0.3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
0.3
Polysorbate 60
0.3
Sorbitan Isostearate
0.3
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Est. %
Water
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Glycerin
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Dicaprylyl Ether
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Propylheptyl Caprylate
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Butylene Glycol
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Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
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Glycol Palmitate
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Squalane
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Sucrose Stearate
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Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
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Pentylene Glycol
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Carnosine
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Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
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Mannitol
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Xylitol
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Tocopherol
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Salvia Miltiorrhiza Flower/Leaf/Root Extract
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Rhamnose
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
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Polysorbate 60
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Sorbitan Isostearate
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
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Ratings

All humectants
13.5
9
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
3.1
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 13.5 10
10.0
9
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 3.1 20
1.5
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 13.5 10
10
All humectants
13.5
9
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 3.1 20
1.5
All occlusives
3.1
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.2 3 No
All antioxidants
1.2
Carnosine
0.3
Mannitol
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Dicaprylyl Ether
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Dicaprylyl EtherA fast-spreading and very lightweight emollient. It is used to reduce the tack and oiliness of oil-based formulas and gives the skin a dry, silky after-feel. It is also a great solvent.
Propylheptyl Caprylate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Propylheptyl CaprylateDescription is coming soon
Butylene Glycol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Stearate CitrateAn ingredient composed of citric acid, stearic acid, and glycerin. Glyceryl stearate citrate acts as an emollient in skincare products, making the skin appear smooth and pleasant to the touch.
Glycol Palmitate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glycol PalmitateDescription is coming soon
Squalane
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Sucrose Stearate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Sucrose StearateSucrose stearate is a sugar-based emulsifier, typically used in lotions or creams that are oil in water emulsions. One of the main benefits to these kinds of emulsifiers is their sustainability, but they are also milder on the skin.
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed ButterA fat obtained from the kernel of the mango seed. It is a semi-solid, plant-based butter that is used for consumption, and as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer in skincare.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Carnosine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarnosineA skin-identical dipeptide that acts as a powerful antioxidant. It protects our skin from harmful glycation and can enhance the activity of other active ingredients in the skincare product.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAn emulsion stabilizer and thickener that helps to create a pleasant, satiny, and light formula texture. It works by forming a gel-like network within water or oil, which both stabilizes other ingredients and produces a thickening effect.
Mannitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MannitolA sweet-tasting, sugar-derived, humectant alcohol that can stabilize a skincare formula and offer some antioxidant and soothing properties.
Xylitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
XylitolAn 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.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Salvia Miltiorrhiza Flower/Leaf/Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Miltiorrhiza Flower/Leaf/Root ExtractDescription is coming soon
Rhamnose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
RhamnoseA naturally occurring deoxy sugar that replenishes water levels in the skin.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilAn occlusive moisturizing oil expressed from soybeans. It does not leave an oily feeling on the skin due to its low content of saturated fatty acids. Glycine soja oil contains emollient fatty acids and a significant amount of antioxidants.
Polysorbate 60
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 60An ester based on sorbitan. It is good for emulsifying water and oils together – specifically making oil-in-water emulsions. Polysorbate 60 is also said to give a product a notable fragrance.
Sorbitan Isostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan IsostearateA mild yet powerful emulsifier primarily utilized to produce water-in-oil emulsions. It helps to create a particularly rich and substantial emulsion.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10

Description is coming soon