Avène Cicalfate Hand Restorative Hand Cream Versus Uriage Bariederm Insulating Repairing Hand Cream
Updated on July 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hand cream. They have a total of 6 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, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils, silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Avène Cicalfate Hand Restorative Hand Cream 21 ingredients
Uriage Bariederm Insulating Repairing Hand Cream 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Avène Cicalfate Hand Restorative Hand Cream 21 ingredients
Uriage Bariederm Insulating Repairing Hand Cream 19 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Myreth-3 Myristate
Emollient
PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Copper Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Myreth-3 Myristate, PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Dimethicone, Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate, Octyldodecanol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glycerin, Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Copper Sulfate, Dimethiconol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Sulfate
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientMel
EmollientPvp
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Tapioca Starch
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Stearyl Dimethicone, Squalane, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Mel, Pvp, Magnesium Sulfate, Tapioca Starch, Chlorphenesin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Polyquaternium-51, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citric Acid
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 WaterParaffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePeg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is a synthetic polymer with emulsifying and cleansing properties.
As an emulsifier, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate prevents ingredients such as oils and water from separating. It also helps rinse away oils, dirt, and pollutants from skin.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also dry out skin.
Learn more about PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateGlycerin 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 GlycerinMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateIngredient Ratings
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Avène Cicalfate Hand Restorative Hand Cream 21 ingredients
Uriage Bariederm Insulating Repairing Hand Cream 19 ingredients
Reviews
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Avène Cicalfate Hand Restorative Hand Cream 21 ingredients
Super effective, dry feel
I always have a lot of issues with my hand skin during winter, because my skin gets super dry and cracks. I also don't like the feeling of greasy hands after I apply some moisturizer. This hand cream is the one that feels the most dry to me (even though it never feels perfectly dry, of course), and I also feel that it's the most effective when my skin is already cracked, Show more
