A-derma Biology Hydrating Light Cream Versus Avène Hydrance Light Hydrating Emulsion
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What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
A-derma Biology Hydrating Light Cream 20 ingredients
Avène Hydrance Light Hydrating Emulsion 21 ingredients
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A-derma Biology Hydrating Light Cream 20 ingredients
Avène Hydrance Light Hydrating Emulsion 21 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water
MaskingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, C14-22 Alcohols, Behenyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Avena Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzoic Acid
Masking
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C14-22 Alcohols, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Triethylhexanoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzoic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phytosterols, Polysorbate 60, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Squalane, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinC14-22 Alcohols is made up of synthetic fatty alcohols. More specifically, these fatty alcohols contain 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain.
Its main purpose is to stabilize products. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent waters and oils from separating.
We don't have a description for C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside yet.
Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
Learn more about Sclerotium GumIngredient Ratings
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A-derma Biology Hydrating Light Cream 20 ingredients
Avène Hydrance Light Hydrating Emulsion 21 ingredients
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A-derma Biology Hydrating Light Cream 20 ingredients
Avène Hydrance Light Hydrating Emulsion 21 ingredients
Only moisturizer thus far that hasn’t made my skin break out (combination acne-prone). Great base under makeup, but can be too light if using strong/drying skincare.
