Formulation Audit · Sebamed · pH 5.5 Oil-Free Aloe, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid & Allantoin Blemish-Prone Hydro-Gel · $16 USD
Clear Face Care Gel pH 5.5 (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice + Panthenol + Sodium Hyaluronate + Allantoin — Oil-Free, Emulsifier-Free & Fragrance-Free)
- Skin Suitability
- Oily, acne-prone, Malassezia-prone (fungal acne) and ultra-reactive skin needing a 100% lipid-free, fragrance-free pH 5.5 water gel
- Chemical Equivalent
- Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel (~$19 — oil-free and fragrance-free) or Purito Oat-In Calming Gel Cream (~$17)
- Molecular Incompatibilities
- Arid climates or heavy retinoid peeling when used alone without an occlusive (contains zero lipids or silicones to seal against transepidermal water loss) · Heavy silicone primers layered aggressively on top (Carbomer hydrogel can pill if rubbed before fully drying down)
Section V · Regimen Clash Check
Will Clear Face Care Gel pH 5.5 (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice + Panthenol + Sodium Hyaluronate + Allantoin — Oil-Free, Emulsifier-Free & Fragrance-Free) Clash With Your Routine?
Add the rest of your routine after Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel pH 5.5 (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice + Panthenol + Sodium Hyaluronate + Allantoin — Oil-Free, Emulsifier-Free & Fragrance-Free) and run the check — it cross-examines retinoids, acids, vitamin C, spicules and occlusives, privately in your browser.
Empirical Buyer Synthesis
What Buyers Actually Report
[r/SkincareAddiction] [r/AsianBeauty]: Minimalist 12-ingredient German pharmacy gel with zero fatty acids, zero oils, zero esters, zero silicones, and zero fragrance—widely cited as a benchmark Malassezia (fungal-acne) safe hydrator powered by Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (#2), Glycerin (#4), Panthenol (#6), Sodium Hyaluronate (#7), and Allantoin (#8) buffered to pH 5.5, though dry skin types require an occlusive layer on top.
Verbatim INCI Composition
Full Ingredient List
Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Source: inkeedecoder.com. Check the pack — formulas change.
Section V · Compare
Compare Against Peer Formulations
Clear Face Care Gel pH 5.5 (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice + Panthenol + Sodium Hyaluronate + Allantoin — Oil-Free, Emulsifier-Free & Fragrance-Free) beside the closest formulations in the index — same active family first, then the nearest related one — with a routine-conflict and washout summary.
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Clear Face Care Gel pH 5.5 (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice + Panthenol + Sodium Hyaluronate + Allantoin — Oil-Free, Emulsifier-Free & Fragrance-Free)
Sebamed · $16 USD
Barrier / Peptide / Hydrator · this dossier
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Cicaplast Baume B5+ Soothing Therapeutic Cream
La Roche-Posay · $18 USD
Barrier / Peptide / Hydrator
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Atobarrier 365 Cream
Aestura · $30 USD
Barrier / Peptide / Hydrator
Field Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel pH 5.5 (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice + Panthenol + Sodium Hyaluronate + Allantoin — Oil-Free, Emulsifier-Free & Fragrance-Free) worth it?
Beauty.net verdict: Hidden Gem. Creator hype 82/100 against buyer efficacy 89/100. [r/SkincareAddiction] [r/AsianBeauty]: Minimalist 12-ingredient German pharmacy gel with zero fatty acids, zero oils, zero esters, zero silicones, and zero fragrance—widely cited as a benchmark Malassezia (fungal-acne) safe hydrator powered by Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (#2), Glycerin (#4), Panthenol (#6), Sodium Hyaluronate (#7), and Allantoin (#8) buffered to pH 5.5, though dry skin types require an occlusive layer on top. Best for: Oily, acne-prone, Malassezia-prone (fungal acne) and ultra-reactive skin needing a 100% lipid-free, fragrance-free pH 5.5 water gel.
What should I not mix with Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel pH 5.5 (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice + Panthenol + Sodium Hyaluronate + Allantoin — Oil-Free, Emulsifier-Free & Fragrance-Free)?
Arid climates or heavy retinoid peeling when used alone without an occlusive (contains zero lipids or silicones to seal against transepidermal water loss) Heavy silicone primers layered aggressively on top (Carbomer hydrogel can pill if rubbed before fully drying down) Run your full routine through the Regimen Clash Check to catch other conflicts.
What is a cheaper dupe or chemical equivalent for Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel pH 5.5 (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice + Panthenol + Sodium Hyaluronate + Allantoin — Oil-Free, Emulsifier-Free & Fragrance-Free)?
Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel (~$19 — oil-free and fragrance-free) or Purito Oat-In Calming Gel Cream (~$17) Compare the INCI lists — a shared hero active matters more than the brand.