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Avène Cicalfate+ Absorbing Soothing Spray Versus Bioderma Cicabio Crème+

Facial Treatment
General Moisturizer
French Brand France
French Brand France

Updated on April 26, 2024

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Benefits

Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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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When to use

10 Routines
20% use in am
80% use in pm
90% use every day
13 Routines
23% use in am
77% use in pm
77% use every day

Reviews

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Avène Cicalfate+ Absorbing Soothing Spray 12 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1)
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Maria Mejia

3 months ago
Review

Honestly would really appreciate if someone told to me why this ruined my skin barrier

#broke me out
#doesn't work

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