Bioderma

Sebium Gel Moussant.

Moisturizers

About this product

A foaming gel cleanser designed for oily and acne-prone skin, formulated with surfactants and antibacterial ingredients to help control sebum.

Full ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Methylpropanediol, Disodium EDTA, Daf Patented Natural Complex, Fructooligosaccharides, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Laureth-2, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum)

Guru Score

72%

Mixed

4 experts · Moderate agreement

4Gurus

3Yay

0Mixed

1Nay

What they liked

Reduces excess sebum
Handy pump top
Good for oily skin

What they flagged

Pricey for the value
Can be stripping for dehydrated skin

What the gurus are saying

This foaming cleanser effectively reduces excess sebum and suits oily skin, though those with dehydrated skin may find it too drying. Some find it especially helpful when the weather is warmer. Experts noted the formula combines zinc and copper sulfates for antibacterial action with lactic acid for gentle exfoliation, though some prefer to avoid fragrance in their skincare.

Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take October 2025

Best for

Oily skin Acne-prone skin

Type

MoisturizersGel

Key actives

AHA

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Aanchal MD

3.49M subs

~Yay

"The Bioderma Sebium Gel Moussant has sodium laurel sulfate which is a surfactant. It has zinc sulfate, copper sulfate which have antibacterial properties, mannitol and xylitol which are humectants and lactic acid which causes gentle exfoliation and moisturizes the skin. It forms a slight foam to cleanse effectively."

All 3 takes from Dr. Aanchal MD

How to build a good skin care routine | What products to use | Dermatologist

"You can use a Bioderma Sebium cleanser"

Dark spots and tanning | Simple skin care routine |Face wash, serum, cream, sunscreen| dermatologist

"You can use a cleanser at night, the Bioderma Sebium cleanser. Then you can follow this up with a skin lightening cream, apply a pea sized amount on the whole face or on other affected areas."

Best face wash for Oily skin by dermatologist | Top 5 Oily Skin Cleanser

Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.23M subs

~Nay

"This is a sebium gel cleanser, and it's essentially just a hydrating wash with fragrance in it. No actives for acne. And in my opinion, not really worth the money. I would never recommend something with fragrance in it anyway. So this one's a no from me."

James Welsh

1.58M subs

~Yay

"Bioderma Intense Purifying Cleansing Active Foaming Gel with salicylic acid and glycolic acid in. I love this kind of stuff when the weather is hotter. It helps reduce excess sebum. It's formulated for oily and acne prone skin. I don't have acne, but I'm very breakout prone in my oily T-zone. Obviously with the salicylic acid and glycolic acid helping smooth out skin texture, helps with breakouts, congested pores, but I also have zinc and copper sulfates, I believe, as well and vitamin E as well, which help soothe a little bit. But yeah, perfect for when my skin is producing a little bit more oil than I'd like. This product completely clears the pores from my nose."

Lab Muffin Beauty Science

861k subs

~Yay

"I really like the bioderma cleansing gels, they come in handy pump tops and they work really well. The bioderma cebum cleansing gel is specifically made for acne prone skin, but it can be a little stripping if your skin is dehydration prone."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Alpha hydroxy acids

Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Bioderma Sebium Gel Moussant?

A foaming gel cleanser designed for oily and acne-prone skin, formulated with surfactants and antibacterial ingredients to help control sebum.

Is Bioderma Sebium Gel Moussant worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 72%.

What is Bioderma Sebium Gel Moussant's Guru Score?

Bioderma Sebium Gel Moussant holds a Guru Score of 72%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.