A-derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra Versus Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of A-derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra versus Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream .

Last updated on February 06, 2024. Published on May 31, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

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, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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A-derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream

General Moisturizer French Brand France

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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A-derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra 25 ingredients

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream 24 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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A-derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra 25 ingredients

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream 24 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

A-derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra 25 ingredients

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream 24 ingredients

Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate • Stearic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Avena Sativa Leaf/Stem Extract • Alanyl Glutamine • Uncaria Tomentosa Extract • Batyl Alcohol • Benzoic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Dimethiconol • Polyacrylate-13 • Polyisobutene • Polysorbate 20 • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Sorbitan Isostearate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum

Water • Paraffinum Liquidum • Glycerin • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Sodium Polyacrylate • Pentylene Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Citrate • Xylitol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Mannitol • Tocopherol • Rhamnose • Xylitylglucoside • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Anhydroxylitol • Niacinamide • Glucose • Fructooligosaccharides • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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A-derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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A-derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra contains this as ingredient number 2.

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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A-derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra contains this as ingredient number 3.

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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A-derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra contains this as ingredient number 6.

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Caprylyl Glycol

What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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A-derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra contains this as ingredient number 15.

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Cetearyl Glucoside

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.

Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.

As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.

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A-derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra contains this as ingredient number 16.

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

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