Avène Cicalfate+ Absorbing Soothing Spray Versus Bioderma Cicabio Crème+
Updated on April 26, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and 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
Avène Cicalfate+ Absorbing Soothing Spray 12 ingredients
Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Avène Cicalfate+ Absorbing Soothing Spray 12 ingredients
Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ 28 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tapioca Starch
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Xylose
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Polyglutamate
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Mannitol
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantXylitol
Humectant
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Tapioca Starch, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Xylose, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyglutamate, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Mannitol, Rhamnose, Xylitol, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Fructooligosaccharides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWater. 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 Cicalfate+ Absorbing Soothing Spray 12 ingredients
Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ 28 ingredients
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