Bioderma is a brand I know very little about, other than a name synonymous with innovation and Micellar water which I constantly see on my social media feed. Since the creation of its laboratory over 20 years ago, Bioderma is said to have maintained its fundamental values of expertise, education and safety in all aspects of skincare. I was very kindly gifted a trio of products from Bioderma to try.
I have made it known that I am not a huge fan of Micellar water, I've never quite found the point of it within my skincare routine, I love to double cleanse in an evening and I cleanse in a morning too. This Bioderma Hydrabio H20 Micellar Water is described as being the perfect alternative to make up wipes.
Now I haven't used makeup wipes in years and I have switched to reusable bamboo cleansing pads, so the combination of this Micellar Water with the pads is quite a pleasant one and I've found the water isn't drying on the skin, it doesn't irritate my skin and I've found myself using it more than I had expected.
Soothe, cleanse and moisturise dehydrated skin with the Bioderma Hydrabio H2O Micelle Solution, an ultra-mild non-rinse micellar water that will thoroughly cleanse and remove makeup.
This particular Micellar water has been designed for those who experience skin sensitivity and dehydration, the alcohol-free Hydrabio H2O is made with patented Aquagenium which Bioderma describes as being a biological complex that locks essential moisture in on the surface of the skin. The formula stimulates the skin’s ability to retain moisture and helps it to maintain balance throughout the cleansing process. After using, my skin feels incredibly refreshed and clean. Currently, I use this micellar water to take the day off once I am home from work
The second product within my trio is the Bioderma Hydrabio Serum Moisturising Concentrate. Said to be perfect for dehydrated and sensitive skin, this serum gives an instant and lasting moisturising effect, soothes the skin and restores radiance, tailored to all skin types
As with the other products within this range, this serum harnesses the innovative Aquagenium® patent which restimulates the skin’s ability to moisturise itself effectively, the skin appears brighter and is comforted, it is also enriched with 15% glycerine and plumping hyaluronic acid. I have been using this serum mainly as part of my evening routine, though it can be used in a morning too, and I love how this serum feels on the skin, it is cooling, it is moisturising and it is calming.
The final product within my trio is the Bioderma Sebium Global Intensive Purifying Care which is described as being a moisturiser that biologically eliminates pimples and blackheads, while limiting scarring, clearing up the skin but instantly soothing.
This product uses a patented Fluidactiv® formula which works to treat the causes of blemishes. The active ingredients come together to rebuild sebum similar to that of healthy skin and stops the physiological process that causes lesions to form and maintains the acne state. Zinc gluconate and enoxolone reduce redness and inflammation and leave skin looking clear and feeling soft.
This cream has a really light texture to it and it works really well when paired with the serum shown above and whilst there is a slight fragrance, it isn't overwhelming, it is more of a clean scent. On the skin, it rapid absorbs and leaves no trace behind. I am lucky enough not to be acne-prone or suffer too much from spots, but I do suffer from redness which flares up occasionally, so I am looking forward to seeing whether or not this cream lives up to its claims of reducing redness and inflammation owing to a combination of AHA esters and dermatological agents eliminate blemishes and promote clear skin, while zinc gluconate and enoxolone reduce redness and inflammation both immediately and over time.
This has been a really good introduction to the Bioderma brand for me, especially with
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