NAOS, an independent French group near Lyon. Unlike most pharmacy skincare brands, it isn't part of a large multinational, which is why you'll sometimes see it positioned differently to La Roche-Posay or Vichy.

Bioderma

Q: Do I need to rinse micellar water off?

Sensibio H2O is designed to work without rinsing. Most people still prefer to follow it with a gentle cleanser at night, especially after heavy makeup or sunscreen, and that's fine.

Q: Sensibio or Sebium H2O?

Sensibio for sensitive, normal or dry skin. Sebium for oily and blemish-prone. Same idea, different formula.

Q: Is Bioderma good for eczema?

Atoderm is the line for it, and Intensive Baume is the one to reach for during a flare. It isn't a medication though — if the skin is cracked or weeping, see a dermatologist.

Q: Which is better for acne, Bioderma Sebium or La Roche-Posay Effaclar?

Genuinely close. Effaclar tends to be the stronger, more actively drying route; Sebium is gentler and better tolerated if your skin is oily but easily irritated. Sebium Hydra has no real Effaclar equivalent.

Bioderma skincare, from the Sensibio H2O micellar water that started the category to targeted lines for sensitive, oily and dry skin, each built to solve a different skin concern.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide: Bioderma Guide: Sensibio, Sébium, Photoderm & More