Sebium Active Foaming Gel Cleanser

cleanser · 200 ml · Skincare

Bioderma Sebium Active Foaming Gel Cleanser is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 26-ingredient list, with glycerin, salicylic acid and glycolic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Fragrance (Parfum)).

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Sebium Active Foaming Gel Cleanser

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.
Glycolic acid (AHA)
A small-molecule exfoliant for dullness and texture.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

26 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideA plant-derived, mild cleansing agent made by joining glucose, a sugar, with fatty…
3PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
5Zinc GluconateZinc gluconate is a salt of zinc and gluconic acid, a mild acid made from sugar. It…
6Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
7Glycolic Acid
8Coco-GlucosideCoco-Glucoside is a mild, plant-based cleanser made from coconut-derived fatty alcohols…
9Glyceryl OleateGlyceryl Oleate is a gentle, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps oil and…
10Cellulose GumA plant-derived thickener made from cellulose, the fiber found in plant cell walls,…
11Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
12Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
13InulinInulin is a plant-based carbohydrate, a chain of fructose units, usually taken from…
14Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
15MannitolMannitol is a sugar alcohol, a sweet-tasting carbohydrate that attracts and holds…
16Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
17XylitolXylitol is a plant-derived sugar alcohol that attracts and holds water in a formula.…
18CelluloseCellulose is the main structural fiber in plant cell walls. In skincare and makeup, it…
19Fructose
20GlucoseGlucose is a simple sugar, usually made from corn or other starches. In skincare it…
21Rhamnose
22Sodium MetabisulfiteSodium Metabisulfite is a white powder salt that dissolves in water and works mainly as…
23Fructooligosaccharides
24TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
25Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateA palm-derived emulsifier made from hydrogenated glycerides reacted with citric acid,…
26Fragrance (Parfum)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3701129803400, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Fragrance (Parfum) (#26)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Bioderma Sebium Active Foaming Gel Cleanser fragrance-free?

No. Bioderma Sebium Active Foaming Gel Cleanser contains Fragrance (Parfum) (ingredient 26 of 26).

Does Bioderma Sebium Active Foaming Gel Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Bioderma Sebium Active Foaming Gel Cleanser good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and fungal acne (malassezia): it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Salicylic acid (BHA), Glycolic acid (AHA) and Vitamin E.