Hydrabio Cream Gel

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, ISODODECANE (Mineral Oil), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE (Silicone), DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE (Vitamin B3), SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE (Silicone), C14-22 ALCOHOLS, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER (Silicone), CARBOMER, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE, STEARETH-21, DISODIUM EDTA, SALICYLIC ACID (Salicylic acid), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MANNITOL (Sugar), XYLITOL (Sugar), HEXYLDECANOL, PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE (Silicone), RHAMNOSIS (Sugar), MALACHITE EXTRACT (Antioxidant), Apple Seed Extract (Apple), Brassica campestris sterols (Rapeseed), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), PERFUM (Perfume)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Hydrabio Cream Gel from Bioderma is primarily intended for dehydrated, sensitive skin or skin prone to discomfort. Its formula aims to restore hydration, strengthen the skin barrier, and provide an immediate feeling of freshness. My analysis highlights a modern dermo-cosmetic approach, tailored to the needs of urban skin exposed to environmental stress. This gel-cream stands out for its light texture, ideal for combination to normal skin, and its ability to moisturize without weighing down the skin or leaving a greasy film.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major assets catch my attention:

• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the epidermis, ensuring long-lasting hydration and limiting insensible water loss.
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) : This multifunctional active ingredient strengthens the skin barrier, soothes irritation, and improves the complexion's radiance. It also helps regulate sebum and reduce redness.
• Squalane : A biomimetic lipid, it restores the hydrolipidic film, protects the skin from external aggressions, and provides softness without an occlusive effect.

The presence of antioxidants such as malachite extract and vitamin E completes the formula, offering protection against oxidative stress.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this gel-cream in the morning and/or evening to clean skin, after applying serum. It is compatible with most moisturizing active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, peptides). I avoid combining it with highly exfoliating products (strong acids) to preserve skin tolerance. Its texture makes it easy to layer with sunscreen in the morning.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Visit Hydrabio Cream Gel by Bioderma offers effective hydration, a fresh, non-greasy texture, and excellent tolerance. Its light fragrance may not be suitable for ultra-sensitive skin, but the formula remains safe overall and suitable for daily use. My medical opinion: a good choice for restoring hydration and skin comfort.