1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Bioderma
Hydrabio Serum
face serum
Bioderma
face serum
Added Last edited
Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
See how this fits your skin
Take the skin test and I'll show you how suitable this product is for you.
Take the skin testHydration booster providing intense immediate action that lasts 72h, whatever daily challenges. Benefits include +176% immediate hydration and 72H efficacy, powered by Patented AQUAGENIUM+ technology and Hyaluronic Acid. Proven efficacy under real-life conditions (pollution, stress, temperature changes). Strengthens the skin barrier. Ultra-fresh gel texture – Absorbs instantly – Non-sticky – Non-greasy – Very good make-up base. Very good skin tolerance. Non-comedogenic – Suitable for all skin types.
Hydrabio Serum is a lightweight serum from Bioderma, a brand based in France. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 33 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Sodium PCA, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium PCA and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane and Niacinamide.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Xylitol, Rhamnose and Sodium PCA.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Silica.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Propane-1,2-diol
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silicon dioxide
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Fructooligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced enzymatically from sugar beets and consist chiefly of kestose, nystose and fructosyl nystose
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 33 ingredients on the label.
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Changes how the product smells or looks
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Propane-1,2-diol
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silicon dioxide
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin, Hexadecanoate
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Fructooligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced enzymatically from sugar beets and consist chiefly of kestose, nystose and fructosyl nystose
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Mannitol
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trisodium citrate
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xylitol
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hexyldecan-1-ol
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Deoxy-L-mannose
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saccharides, isomerised
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pyrus Malus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., Rosaceae
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Brassica Campestris Sterols is a mixture of sterols obtained from the Cabbage, Brassica campestris L., Brassicaceae
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
VT Cosmetics
Shares 10 key ingredients with Hydrabio Serum: Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Hydroxyacetophenone
Medicube
Shares 9 key ingredients with Hydrabio Serum: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Squalane
La Roche-Posay
Shares 9 key ingredients with Hydrabio Serum: Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Silica
Dr.Althea
Shares 8 key ingredients with Hydrabio Serum: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Anua
Shares 8 key ingredients with Hydrabio Serum: Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide
Arencia
Shares 8 key ingredients with Hydrabio Serum: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate
WATER, GLYCERIN, SQUALANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, CARBOMER, SILICA, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, POLYSORBATE 60, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, MANNITOL, SODIUM CITRATE, XYLITOL, HEXYLDECANOL, RHAMNOSE, SODIUM PCA, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CITRIC ACID, SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE, PYRUS MALUS SEED EXTRACT, BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS, TOCOPHEROL, PARFUM.
NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CITRIC ACID.
Morning and/or evening - 7 days a week. Cleanse your skin ideally with Hydrabio hygiene product. Use before your daily skincare product. Apply morning or/and evening to face, neck and décolleté. Gently massage until absorbed.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Dextrin Palmitate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactobacillus Ferment. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 33 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Bioderma, a brand based in France.
We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Attempting to reconnect