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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream versus Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on March 12, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

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, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Night Moisturizer French Brand France
Sunscreen French Brand France

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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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
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 36.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Copper Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Zinc Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.

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

18% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream 17 ingredients

4.9 /5
from 10 ratings
Works Well (2) Expensive (2) Heavy (2) Hydrating (2) No Scent (2) Great Value (1)
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anitititi

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

I use it to relieve itching and redness on my face and body. As a spot treatment, it works well, but I wouldn't recommend it for all-over...

I use it to relieve itching and redness on my face and body. As a spot treatment, it works well, but I wouldn't recommend it for all-over moisturizing.

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G_654

6 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

soothing for my skin

Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ 37 ingredients

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