Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream Versus Avène Cleanance Comedomed Cream - Europe
Updated on August 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream 27 ingredients
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Cream 10 ingredients
About this product
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Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream 27 ingredients
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Cream 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin, Propylene Glycol, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Tocopheryl Glucoside, BHT, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetrimonium Bromide, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Mica, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherol, Water, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWater. 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!
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Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream 27 ingredients
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Cream 10 ingredients
Reviews
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Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream 27 ingredients
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Cream 10 ingredients
smells like hand sanitizer (because of the alcohol) and broke me out so bad. the texture is almost making me gag.
Tengo piel normal y lo he estado usándonos como por dos meses y no me funciona y es más me han salido más brotes solo en la frente pero me quito los de las mejillas
