Matte-ing It Up with Bioderma Sebium Mat Anti-Shine Fluid

Remember when I told you about Caudalie’s Vinosource Moisturizing Matifying Fluid? Man, I loved that moisturiser. It was a sad day for me when I squeezed out its very last drop. Oh I know, I can easily get it online these days, but having to wait for the item to arrive all the way from the US or UK … well, let’s just say I don’t do very well with delayed gratification, okay? 😛

Bioderma Sebium Mat Anti-Shine Fluid

Thank goodness for another French brand that has a similar product, which I can easily get in Melbourne. When the Bioderma Sebium Mat Anti-Shine Fluid landed on my desk, I caressed it like a baby while muttering “you better work for me like Caudalie did, you hear?

And it did!

Description:
Ideal for combination skin, with or without blemishes, Sebium Mat matifies naturally and moisturises the skin. The daily anti-shine fluid has a light and non-greasy gel texture and leaves a powdery effect on the skin. It can easily be used as make-up base.

Bioderma Sebium Mat Anti-Shine Fluid Ingredients

The Sebium Mat is a translucent lotion that is very light in texture. It’s oil-free and when it goes on the skin, it leaves a matte finish. It’s just the type of moisturiser I like to keep my T-zone oil-free, even with makeup on.

Bioderma Sebium Mat Anti-Shine Fluid

The Sebium Mat doesn’t have SPF, but it’s not a deal-breaker because I always use a separate sunscreen. It’s hydrating for my skin yet light enough without feeling like I even have moisturiser on.

Bioderma Sebium Mat Anti-Shine Fluid Swatch

The only thing I’m not keen on about the Sebium Mat is the fragrance. Unlike the Crealine range that is fragrance-free, the Sebium isn’t. It has a rather artificial soapy scent that I’m not really a fan of. It doesn’t bother me enough to stop using this moisturiser altogether, but it’s worth mentioning if you’re looking for something fragrance-free.

Other than that, it’s a good moisturiser for oily to combination skin. This is going to be a skincare staple on my dresser when the summer months roll by.

Bioderma Sebium Mat Anti-Shine Fluid

Bioderma Sebium Mat Anti-Shine Fluid retails at $27.95 for 40ml and is available at selected pharmacies nationwide (click here for a list of stockists)

What I like about it: Hydrates the skin while keeping it matte

What I do not like about it: I find the soapy fragrance a tad strong for my liking

Have you tried the Sebium Mat before? Have you tried any other mattifying fluidy you’d like to recommend to save my crazy oily T-zone? Someone recommended one by Avene, and I’ll be trying that one next! 🙂

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9 comments… add one
  1. Phoebe

    Caressing is getting a little creepy! Hahaha
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    1. Tine

      Phoebe: Hahahaha even more so when I caressed it AND talked to it so menacingly 😛

  2. Efrain

    I haven’t used it, I had used the Avène’s one, but it didn’t work for me. I’ll look at it.
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    1. Tine

      Efrain: Aww that sucks. I only had a play with the Avene one at the drugstore, and the texture is pretty similar to the Caudalie and Bioderma’s. Erm, all French brand think alike? 😛

  3. Natalie Johnson

    This is such a light moisturizer. I love love love this product because it’s almost too light for my skin. I only use this in the morning and as a primer. You know how in the morning you are greasy from sleeping in your pillow. Well I just wash my face with warm water and a light cleanser. This cream balances without over doing it and I don’t feel greasy!
    However, in the evening I do not use this product because I find after removing my makeup my face needs a little more oomphff to balance it.

    1. Tine

      Natalie: I don’t use this moisturiser for the evenings either. Too light. I need something richer that, like you said, makes me wake up with grease from sleeping in my pillow 😛

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