1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
Hydration
Bioderma
Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil
face oil cleanser
Bioderma
Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil
face oil cleanser
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
77%
Combination (dry)
77%
Balanced
93%
Combination (oily)
63%
Oily
63%
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12
Ingredients
4
Benefits
0
Actives
Ecobiological cleansing oil with micellar technology to cleanse and take care of the skin. It helps remove persistent makeup especially waterproof eyes and lips makeup, cleanses skin impurities (pollution, daily sunscreens), soothes and nourishes the skin, and preserves the skin’s natural pH. It features a frictionless, oil to milk texture that glides on the skin and provides a sensorial cleansing experience with no blurred sight and no greasy film left on the skin.
Key Insights
Benefits
4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing
Full Ingredients
12 total
About Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil
Overview
Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil is a cushioning oil cleanser from Bioderma, a brand based in France. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 12 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Sodium PCA, Propanediol and Ethylhexyl Palmitate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Sodium PCA, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Brassica Campestris Seed Oil.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract and Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily 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.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, oil control, 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.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
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.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- No common irritants flagged in the list
Things to know
- 4 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Balanced skin
May suit
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Less suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Sensitive 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.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 8 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Anti-Aging 5 ingredients
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Soothing 4 ingredients
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
-
Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
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.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the rapeseed (Cabbage), Brassica campestris L., Brassicaceae; Rape oil
Hydration
Anti-Aging
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, (Z)-, 9-octadecenoate
Hydration
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Hydration
Soothing
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Hydration
7th 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
Hydration
9th 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
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
Hydration
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract is an extract of the Alga, Laminaria ochroleuca, Laminariaceae
Anti-Aging
Soothing
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olean-12-en-29-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-11-oxo-, octadecyl ester, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-
Soothing
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
Very high
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
Low
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
Low
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
Moderate
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
-
Facial oils
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
- Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
- Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive 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.
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 12 ingredients on the label.
2
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
2
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
1
Antioxidant
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
1
Soothing
Calms visible redness and irritation
1
Humectant
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
1
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
1
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
1
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
1
UV filter
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
Hydration
5 scientific references
- Dermatology Clinics and Research, August 2019, pages 239-271
- Clinical Medicine and Research, December 2017, pages 75-87
- International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 34, Issue 2, Supplement, September 2015, pages 5S-69S
- Molecules, February 2015, pages 2, 492-2, 509
- British Journal of Dermatology, October 2010, pages 695-703
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the rapeseed (Cabbage), Brassica campestris L., Brassicaceae; Rape oil
Hydration
Anti-Aging
1 scientific reference
- British Journal of Nutrition, May 2002, pages 489-499
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, (Z)-, 9-octadecenoate
Hydration
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
3 scientific references
- Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
- Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Hydration
Soothing
4 scientific references
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2019, ePublication
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2018, pages 138-144
- IFSCC Conference 2005 Research Paper
- Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, 1995, pages 9-20
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent, Solvent
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Hydration
4 scientific references
- PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
- SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
- Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
7th 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
Hydration
5 scientific references
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
- Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
- International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
- Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
- Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- UV filter
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Phenol, 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-Dodecyl-4-Methyl-, Branched and Linear
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Antioxidant
9th 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
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
4 scientific references
- Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
- Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
- Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
Hydration
4 scientific references
- Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
- Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
- Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Plant extract
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract is an extract of the Alga, Laminaria ochroleuca, Laminariaceae
Anti-Aging
Soothing
5 scientific references
- Marine Drugs, August 2021, pages 1-16
- Journal of Applied Phycology, January 2020, pages 1, 455-1, 465
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1074
- Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, September 2007, pages 1, 124-1, 125
- Biomedical Chromotography, April 2004, pages 183-190
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Soothing
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olean-12-en-29-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-11-oxo-, octadecyl ester, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-
Soothing
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
6 scientific references
- Dermatology and Therapy, February 2020, pages 87-98
- Dermatology and Therapy, August 2019, pages 469-477
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2013, pages 341-353
- Drug Discoveries and Therapeutics, June 2012, pages 157-162
- International Journal of Toxicology, March 2007, pages 79-112
- Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, December 2003, pages 5, 345-5, 352
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil?
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS SEED OIL, POLYGLYCERYL-4 OLEATE, WATER, SODIUM PCA, PROPANEDIOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BENZOTRIAZOLYL DODECYL P-CRESOL, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT, STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE.
How do I use Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil?
Morning and/or evening: Start off by putting the oil into your hand palm and apply it to dry skin. Gently massage onto the skin with your fingers with circular movements. Add a little bit of water to emulsify and complete the massage. Rinse-off thoroughly.
What skin types is Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Is Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil good for sensitive 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.
Is Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil fungal acne safe?
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Can I use Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil while pregnant?
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.
Is Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil?
Use it morning and evening, first step.
How many ingredients does Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil have?
It lists 12 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil?
Bioderma, a brand based in France.