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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream versus Dr. Bronner's Unscented Organic Magic Balm .

Published on February 03, 2023

Overview

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, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Night Moisturizer French Brand France
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Starts at $28.00
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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

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

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.

As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.

Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.

The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.

There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.

Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.

Learn more about Cera Alba

Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

Dr. Bronner's Unscented Organic Magic Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

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
29% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream 17 ingredients

4.9 /5
from 9 ratings
No Scent (2) Expensive (2) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Broke Me Out (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

Dr. Bronner's Unscented Organic Magic Balm 7 ingredients

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