Bioderma

Bioderma develops targeted skin care products for every individual, drawing on their experience in skin biology and their specialisation in dermatology to create high-efficacy treatments for a host of skin concerns. For over 40 years, Bioderma have worked alongside healthcare professionals from all over the world to design and manufacture products to treat and preserve healthy skin. Whatever your skin type, be it reactive, atopic or acne-prone, Bioderma has targeted treatments to help strengthen your skin.

FAQs

Who are Bioderma?

Bioderma was founded in 1977 by pharmacist and biologist Jean-Noël Thorel in Aix-en-Provence, France, built on the principle of "ecobiology", formulating products that work with the skin's own biology rather than overwhelming it. The brand became a household name in 1995 when it launched Sensibio H2O, the world's first no-rinse micellar water, a category-defining product that's since sold across more than 130 countries. Bioderma remains French-owned and independent, distributed primarily through pharmacies and trusted by dermatologists and makeup artists alike.

What are the most popular Bioderma products?

The Atoderm Intensive Ultra Soothing Balm is a go-to for very dry or atopic-prone skin, using the brand's Lipigenium complex to soothe discomfort and repair the skin barrier, while the Sensibio Soothing Micellar Cleansing Foaming Gel gently removes makeup and impurities while calming redness and restoring hydration for sensitive skin. For a nourishing first cleanse, the Atoderm Ultra Nourishing Anti-Irritation Cleansing Oil leaves skin smooth and comfortable while easing feelings of dryness and discomfort. On the eye and lip side, the Atoderm 3-In-1 Intensive Eye Cream works as both a treatment and a gentle makeup remover for the delicate eye area, calming irritation while strengthening the skin barrier, and the Cicabio Lip Repair Barrier Effect Lip Balm rounds things out, using a patented Optimal Repair complex to soothe and repair chapped, cracked lips, with visible improvement in as little as 24 hours.

What is Sensibio H2O?

Sensibio H2O is Bioderma's original micellar water, created to cleanse and remove makeup without rinsing or irritating even the most reactive skin. It uses tiny micelles that lift away impurities, oil and makeup while helping to protect the skin's natural hydrolipidic film, making it a gentle, all-in-one step that's become a backstage beauty staple.

What is the Sebium range best for?

Bioderma's Sebium range is built for combination, oily and acne-prone skin. The Sebium Ultra Moisturising Compensating Hydra Cream is designed to hydrate and soothe skin left dry or irritated by acne treatments, using Glycerine and Ceramides to combat tightness. The Sebium Rebalancing Lotion works as a first step after cleansing, using Zinc and Vitamin B6 to regulate sebum and rebalance the skin's pH. For blemishes, the Sebium Kerato+ Anti-Blemish Soothing Body Spray brings the range's keratolytic action to body breakouts, helping to reduce blemishes while keeping skin comfortable.

How does the Sensibio range help sensitive skin?

Sensibio is Bioderma's dedicated range for sensitive skin, built around calming and reinforcing its natural balance. The Sensibio AR+ SOS Spray offers instant relief for flushing and redness, using Rosactiv technology to calm the skin's nervous response. The Sensibio Micellar Soothing Makeup Cleansing Oil gently removes makeup and impurities using an oil-to-milk micellar technology, while the Sensibio Defensive Soothing Serum works to strengthen and protect reactive skin from daily environmental stressors.

Is the Hydrabio range good for dehydrated skin?

Yes, Hydrabio is designed specifically for dehydrated skin, focused on restoring the skin's natural hydration mechanisms. The Hydrabio Riche 72h Rich Moisturising Water Cream uses patented Aquagenium technology alongside Hyaluronic Acid to provide continuous hydration, even in cold or polluted conditions. The Hydrabio Gel Moussant Foaming Gel is a 3-in-1 cleanser that removes makeup, cleanses and hydrates for up to 24 hours, while the Hydrabio H2O Moisturising Micellar Cleanser offers a gentle, no-rinse option specifically formulated for dehydrated skin.

Can Sensibio AR+ help with redness?

Yes, Sensibio AR+ is designed for reactive skin prone to redness and flushing. The Sensibio AR+ SOS Spray uses Rosactiv 2.0 technology to instantly calm overheating and visible redness whenever needed, even over makeup. The Sensibio AR+ Micellar Gel Soothing Cleansing Anti-Redness Makeup Remover works from the cleansing stage, offering anti-redness and soothing benefits right from the first step of a routine.

How does the Pigmentbio range target dark spots?

Pigmentbio is Bioderma's range for hyperpigmented and uneven-toned skin. The Pigmentbio Brightening H2O Cleansing Micellar Water gently cleanses and removes makeup while helping to regulate the biological mechanisms behind dark spots. The Pigmentbio Brightening Overnight Care Face Cream uses Lumireveal technology overnight to reduce melanin production and boost cell renewal, while the Pigmentbio Brightening Foaming Cream Cleanser gently exfoliates with AHAs to smooth texture and reveal brighter-looking skin.

Who is the Atoderm range for?

Atoderm is Bioderma's range for very dry to atopic-prone skin, built to nourish and repair the skin barrier. The Atoderm Ultra Nourishing Facial Moisturising Cream uses a Skin Protect Complex with Vitamin B3 to moisturise and strengthen skin for the whole family. The Atoderm Intensive Ultra Soothing Body Wash gently cleanses without stripping skin, while the Atoderm Intensive Ultra Soothing Balm uses the brand's Lipigenium complex to soothe itching and repair the skin barrier for very dry or atopic skin.