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Dermina.
Dermina analysis by a doctor and opinions of beautydecoders.
French brand (Inderma laboratory, Ivry-sur-Seine) founded by Jean-Pierre Favard after several years in China - tested for 10 years in Shanghai and Beijing before its French launch. Four products analyzed across the Senselina and Hydralina ranges with their BeautyDecoded scores and 15 actual user returns, including 11 on the Eau Spray Apaisante alone.
4
Products analyzed
15
User reviews
+1,0
Sensitivity max (Senselina Spray)
8M+
Care products sold in China
Further information
Analyze a Dermina product on your skin profile.
The BeautyDecoded application lets you scan any cosmetic product to visualize its suitability for your skin type and needs, based on INCI analysis.
The origin of the brand
Born from the observation of urban pollution - 10 years in Shanghai and Beijing.
Dermina is a French dermatological laboratory (company Inderma, Ivry-sur-Seine) founded by Jean-Pierre Favard after spending several years in China, where he observed the effects of extreme urban pollution on the skin. The brand first tested its formulas during 10 years in Shanghai and Beijing - two cities with particularly high pollution levels - before introducing its products in France. More than 8 million skincare products sold in China preceded the French launch.
01
Systematically fragrance-free
Visit fragrance is the main cosmetic allergen. All Dermina formulas exclude fragrances, whether artificial or natural - a strict commitment applied to the entire range. A major differentiator for chronic hyperreactive profiles.
02
HRIPT & French manufacturing
Each product passes the HRIPT protocol (Human Repeat Insult Patch Test) - the reference standard for validating the absence of allergic reactions. More 220 clinical tests on 5,430 volunteers. Manufacturing 100 % French under direct laboratory control.
Editorial reading
«Dermina presents three concrete formulatory commitments: systematic absence of fragrance, use of the HRIPT protocol to validate skin tolerance, and concentrations of active ingredients consistent with clinical data. Vs Avène or La Roche-Posay: a brand less well known to the general public but with a comparable level of formulatory requirements, a sometimes limited presence in physical parapharmacy, and a slightly more accessible price. For chronically sensitized skin, this is a relevant option to evaluate.»
Deciphering architecture
The 7 Dermina ranges - target profile and assets.
Each range targets a specific skin problem. The segmentation is finer than that of most equivalent dermatological marquess - a formulating strength but also a complexity of choice.
| range | Target profile | Main assets | Price guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensélina | Sensitive, intolerant and reactive skin | Triple action: soothing + antioxidant + barrier restorer | 9 à 28 € |
| Hydralina | Dry to very dry skin | 3D hydration - hydrolipidic film + AH + restructuring | 13 à 30 € |
| Normalina | Combination to oily skin | Sebum regulation + purification + matification | 11 à 15 € |
| Atolina | Dry atopic skin | Relipidation + anti-scratching + skin barrier | 14 à 22 € |
| Sensi-blanc | Skin with sensitive pigmentation spots | Gentle anti-spot + UV protection + shine | 19 à 30 € |
| Rosalina | Skin with chronic redness (couperose) | Vasoconstrictive + anti-redness active ingredients | - |
| Sunlina | Sun protection for sensitive skin | SPF 50+ fragrance-free - sun comfort | 17 à 19 € |
Overview
The 4 products analyzed, at a glance.
Overall score: 3 out of 4 products score 4.82/5 or higher. Senselina Eau Spray (11 reviews, 4.82/5) is statistically the most reliable reference. Contour des Yeux (1.5/5 out of 1 review) deserves a qualified reading - the user specifies «not for me», not «bad product».
| Product | Note | Opinions | Key score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensélina Soothing Foaming Gel | 5,00/5 | 2 | Normal to oily skin 91 - sensitivity +0.25 |
| Hydralina Rich Moisturizing Cream | 5,00/5 | 1 | Anti-ageing 63.8 (catalog record) - dry skin 84 |
| Senselina Soothing Water Spray | 4,82/5 | 11 | Sensitivity +1.0 (record) - redness 76.5 |
| Hydralina Eye Contour | 1,50/5 | 1 | Anti-ageing 71.4 - signal milium grains |
Note on BeautyDecoded reviews. Senselina Eau Spray (11 reviews) provides the most solid statistical basis - the vast majority of the volume of reviews. The other products (1-2 reviews) offer qualitative signals but an insufficient statistical basis to conclude on a trend. Ratings and review extracts shown are from BeautyDecoded users - not verified.
Family 01
range Sensélina - sensitive skins
Triple action: soothing + antioxidant + restorative. Eau Spray (11 reviews, 4.82/5, sensitivity +1.0) is the catalog's flagship product - and the most solid statistical base.
Soothing spray water
TOP - Sensitivity +1.0 (catalog record)
Senselina Soothing Water Spray
Soothing spray water for intolerant skin. Triple action: soothing + antioxidant + restorative. Sensitive skin score +1.0 - Dermina catalog record. Redness score 76.5 - high. Universal profile (77 on all types). Rated 4.82/5 out of 11 reviews - best documented product in the range.
Scores BeautyDecoded
Dry skin
77
Oily skin
77
Normal to dry skin
77
Normal to oily skin
77
Sensitive skin
+1,0
Redness
76,5
✅ Sensitivity verdict
Unreservedly suitable (score: +1.0). Dermina catalog record. Fragrance-free confirmed.
«Senselina Eau Spray is Dermina's flagship product in BeautyDecoded - 11 reviews (maximum volume), rating 4.82/5, sensitive skin +1.0 (catalog record), redness 76.5. Reviews are unanimous on the soothing effect, with confirmed added value vs. classic thermal waters («it's soothing and that changes everything»). Availability in parapharmacy to be verified according to region - one review mentions a difficulty in finding the product in physical stores.»
User feedback
«The best - I love this spray. It has added value compared to thermal waters. It's soothing and that changes everything.»
«Indispensable - my morning essential for cleansing my face quickly without irritating it.»
«The most soothing - great for dry, sensitive skin. In the morning it's a real pleasure to refresh fragile skin.»
«Pleasant - soothing mist at a reasonable price.»
«Soothing and pleasant.»
Verdict - TOP. Rated 4.82/5 out of 11 reviews (maximum catalog volume). Sensitive skin +1.0. Redness 76.5. Confirmed added value vs. classic thermal waters.
Foaming cleansing gel
TOP cleanser for sensitive combination and oily skin
Sensélina Soothing Foaming Gel
Gentle foaming cleansing gel. Oily skin score 84 and normal to oily skin 91 - optimal profile. Dry skin score 31.5 - unsuitable, consistent with the surface-active nature of a foaming gel. Sensitive skin score +0.25 - well suited. Fragrance-free, Dermina-certified.
Scores BeautyDecoded
Dry skin
31,5
Oily skin
84
Normal to dry skin
45,5
Normal to oily skin
91
Sensitive skin
+0,25
Redness
34
✅ Sensitivity verdict
Unreservedly suitable (score: +0.25). Confirmed fragrance-free.
«Sensélina Foaming Gel is the benchmark gentle cleanser for sensitive combination to oily skin in the Dermina range - oily skin 84 and normal to oily skin 91, sensitive skin +0.25, rated 5/5 out of 2 reviews. Reviews confirm the balance between cleansing and non-drying - often a tension in classic cleansers. Not suitable for dry skin (score 31.5) - prefer a cream cleanser in this case. »
User feedback
«Very good product - perfect for a gentle cleanser in the morning. Does not dry out the skin.»
«I love it! Super cleanser that cleanses without aggressing or drying the skin.»
Verdict - TOP cleanser. Rated 5/5 out of 2 reviews. Normal to oily skin 91. Sensitive skin +0.25. Effectiveness/softness balance confirmed. Dry skin 31.5: not suitable.
Family 02
range Hydralina - dry skins
3D hydration technology: hydrolipidic film + AH + restructuring. Crème Riche (anti-aging 63.75 record catalog) and Contour des Yeux (signal grains of milium documented).
Rich moisturizing cream
TOP Dry skin - Anti-aging 63.75 (record)
Hydralina Rich Moisturizing Cream
Rich moisturizing cream. Dry skin score 84 and normal to dry skin 91 - optimal profile. Oily skin score 0 - formally unsuitable, consistent with lipid content. Sensitive skin score 0 - well adapted. Anti-aging score 63.75 - Dermina catalog record.
Scores BeautyDecoded
Dry skin
84
Oily skin
0
Normal to dry skin
91
Normal to oily skin
28
Sensitive skin
0
Anti-aging
63,75
✅ Sensitivity verdict
Unreservedly suitable (score: 0). Fragrance-free confirmed.
«Hydralina Rich Cream is the relevant primer for dry skin in the Dermina range - dry skin 84, normal to dry skin 91, anti-aging 63.75 (catalog record), sensitive skin 0. The «skin-covering» opinion in winter perfectly illustrates its positioning as a rich occlusive cream for dry skin in difficult climatic conditions - Dermina's original DNA (tested for 10 years in China). 1 insufficient review. Unsuitable for oily skin (score 0).»
User feedback
«It's a cuddly toy - this cream is a real blanket for the skin. Very rich, makes dry skin very soft and comfortable. I love this cream in winter.»
Verdict - TOP for dry skin. Anti-ageing 63.75 (catalog record). Dry skin 84. Sensitive skin 0. Rating 5/5 (1 review). Winter «coverage» confirmed. Oily skin 0: unsuitable.
Moisturizing eye contour
Insufficient data - milium grain signal
Hydralina Eye Contour Moisturizer
Moisturizing eye contour care. Normal to dry skin score 91 and dry skin 84 - appropriate profile. Oily skin score 21 - unsuitable. Sensitive skin score -0.5 - slight caution. Anti-aging score 71.4 - very high for an eye contour product. Rated 1.5/5 on 1 single review with important nuance.
Scores BeautyDecoded
Dry skin
84
Oily skin
21
Normal to dry skin
91
Normal to oily skin
63
Sensitive skin
-0,5
Anti-aging
71,4
⚠️ Sensitivity verdict
Slight caution recommended (score: -0.5).
A nuanced reading of the 1.5/5 review alone. The user specifies « very gentle, non-irritating and very moisturizing - not for me »(milium grains linked to a non-dry profile). The milium grains (epidermal retention cysts, keratin deposits) are a known reaction to occlusive creams in the periorbital area in certain profiles. The richness of the formula is its advantage for dry skin, and its risk for normal to oily skin.
«Hydralina Eye Contour accumulates a score of 1.5/5 from 1 review, but the user qualifies: «very gentle, non-irritating, very moisturizing - not for me». Anti-aging score 71.4 solid. Formula adapted to dry profiles. 1 review insufficient for final verdict. Its richness is its advantage for dry skin, and its risk for normal to combination skin».»
User feedback
«Milium grains - I think this product is a hair too rich, which generates milium grains in me. Other than that it's very gentle, non-irritating and very moisturizing, but not for me.»
Verdict - Insufficient data. Rating 1.5/5 (1 review with nuance «not for me»). Anti-ageing 71.4 solid. Signal grains of milium: richness unsuitable for normal to oily skin. Dry skin 84: suitable for this profile.
Market positioning
Dermina vs. French dermatological alternatives.
Five marques with similar positioning. Dermina occupies a special place, with formulatory commitments comparable to those of Avène or La Roche-Posay, but a more limited reputation and distribution.
| Brand | Average price | Positioning vs Dermina |
|---|---|---|
| Dermina (France) | 9-30 € | Fragrance-free - HRIPT - urban anti-pollution - less known |
| Avène (France) | 10-25 € | Thermal spring water TRPV1 documented - mass distribution - reimbursed DM |
| La Roche-Posay (France) | 15-35 € | Thermal spring water + Toleriane/Cicaplast - maximum availability |
| Bioderma (France) | 10-25 € | Sensibio H2O reference - ABC Derm pediatric - Sebium oily skin |
| SVR (France) | 15-35 € | Concentrations displayed - Sensifine - Sébiaclear - dermatologique sérieux |
Sometimes limited availability in physical parapharmacy. A BD review directly mentions a difficulty in finding Senselina Eau Spray in its local parapharmacy. Official website dermina.fr (free delivery from €69) and online parapharmacies (Pharmashopdiscount, Beautyshop, Easypara) are the most reliable channels.
Putting it into practice
Integrating Dermina in a routine.
Four protocols based on the Dermina catalog, according to the dominant skin profile. All products are fragrance-free - combining several ranges in a single routine poses no tolerance problems.
Sensitive - reactive
Skin sensitive daily reactive
Morning
Senselina Water Spray + gentle cleanser (Gel Moussant for oily skin, cream cleanser for dry skin)
Evening
Sensélina Soothing Cream (~20 €)
Dry - winter
Skin dryer winter
Morning
Hydralina Rich Cream + Senselina Water Spray in mist
Evening
Hydralina Rich Cream + Eye Contour (if dry skin profile confirmed)
Mixed - sensitive
Skin mixed sensitive
Morning
Sensélina Foaming Gel + Hydralina Ultra-Light Fluid (~16 €)
Evening
Senselina Water Spray as required
Anti-stain - sensitive
Skin sensitive with pigment spots
Morning
Sensi-blanc Brightening Moisturizing Cream + SPF Sunlina
Evening
Sensi-blanc Serum (if marked)
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need really know.
Is Dermina a good dermatological brand?
Dermina is a serious French laboratory with concrete formulation commitments: systematic absence of fragrance (#1 cosmetic allergen), HRIPT protocol to validate the skin tolerance of each product, more than 220 clinical tests on 5,430 volunteers, 100 % French manufacturing. BeautyDecoded references 4 products with 15 reviews - Senselina Eau Spray (11 reviews, 4.82/5) is statistically the most reliable. Positive overall signal: 3 out of 4 products have a rating of 4.82/5 or higher.
What's the difference between Dermina and Avène?
Both are fragrance-free French dermatological marquess for sensitive skin. Avene relies on the documented properties of its thermal spring water (modulation of TRPV1 receptors, over 150 independent clinical studies) and benefits from supermarket distribution and medical device status for certain products. Dermina is distinguished by its anti-pollution urban origin (tested for 10 years in China), its very precisely segmented ranges and its sometimes more limited availability in physical parapharmacy. Both share the fragrance-free requirement and the HRIPT protocol.
Is Senselina Eau Spray better than classic thermal water?
According to the 11 BeautyDecoded reviews (4.82/5), yes for several users. One review states: « it offers added value compared to thermal waters - it is soothing and that changes everything ». The formulatory difference is real: a classic thermal spring water (Avène, Uriage, La Roche-Posay) essentially provides the minerals and properties of the spring water. Senselina also contains a triple-action active complex (soothing, antioxidant, restores skin defenses) - which justifies the difference in perception.
Is Dermina suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes - that's precisely what the brand is all about. 3 out of 4 products analyzed have a positive or zero sensitive skin score. Senselina Eau Spray (+1.0) and Gel Moussant (+0.25) are particularly suitable. Hydralina Crème Riche (0) is suitable for sensitive dry skin. Only Hydralina Eye Contour (-0.5) requires slight caution - confirmed by the review (milium grains on non-dry profile). La systematic fragrance-free charter is the brand's strongest guarantee of tolerance.
Where can I buy Dermina products?
On the official website dermina.fr (free delivery from €69). In pharmacies and parapharmacies - in-store availability may vary by region (a BeautyDecoded review mentions difficulty in finding Senselina Spray in parapharmacies). Also available from online parapharmacies (Pharmashopdiscount, Beautyshop, Easypara) at prices sometimes lower than the official site. Relevant online parapharmacies for products that are less available in stores.
What is the BeautyDecoded application?
BeautyDecoded is an application that helps you choose cosmetics adapted to your skin type thanks to the’INCI analysis. The application analyzes formulations and generates compatibility scores for 80 skin types. 4 Dermina products are referenced in the database, with 15 user reviews in all - 11 of which are for Senselina Eau Spray alone. It does not constitute a medical consultation.
Further information
Analyze a Dermina product on your skin profile.
The BeautyDecoded application lets you scan any cosmetic product to visualize its suitability for your skin type and needs, based on INCI analysis.
Information for educational purposes only, not a substitute for medical consultation. BeautyDecoded is a cosmetic analysis application using artificial intelligence and is not a medical diagnostic tool. The results presented depend on the user's diligence and skin type. This article does not constitute a commercial partnership with the Dermina brand.
