Avène Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Recovery Serum Versus Skinfood Carrot Carotene Moist Effector
Updated on February 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Avène Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Recovery Serum 14 ingredients
Skinfood Carrot Carotene Moist Effector 42 ingredients
About this product
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Avène Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Recovery Serum 14 ingredients
Skinfood Carrot Carotene Moist Effector 42 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventMethylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingC10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Sodium Carbomer, C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Allantoin, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Sodium Phytate, Maltodextrin, Beta-Glucan, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Caprylyl Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycolipids, Glycosphingolipids, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP
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 GlycerinOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Avène Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Recovery Serum 14 ingredients
Skinfood Carrot Carotene Moist Effector 42 ingredients
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Avène Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Recovery Serum 14 ingredients
Great for damaged skin barrier. It’s a very thick and rich serum, works well in healing. Would opt for something lighter if the skin is not very dried out and damaged.
