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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream versus Avène Cold Cream Nutrition Nourishing Lip Balm .

Last updated on December 04, 2023. Published on December 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Lip Moisturizer French Brand France
Lip Moisturizer French Brand France

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Price

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Buy Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream

Starts at $18.00
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Starts at $14.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.

Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.

Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.

Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Avène Cold Cream Nutrition Nourishing Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.

In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.

This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.

Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.

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Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Avène Cold Cream Nutrition Nourishing Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Avène Cold Cream Nutrition Nourishing Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

27% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
70% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream 15 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review
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Mar 17, 2024

Love this! I use this followed by Vaseline. I think of it as “lip slugging”. My lips are so soft and moisturized with no peeling or cracking at all. I prefer lip stains and this keeps my lips in perfect condition for applying them.

Love this! I use this followed by Vaseline. I think of it as “lip slugging”. My lips are so soft and moisturized with no peeling or cracking at all. I prefer lip stains and this keeps my lips in perfect condition for applying them.

Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well

Avène Cold Cream Nutrition Nourishing Lip Balm 10 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review

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