Avène Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel Versus Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion
Updated on July 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
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, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Avène Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel 15 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
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What's inside
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Avène Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel 15 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineIngredient Ratings
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Avène Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel 15 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
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