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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream versus Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré .

Published on January 09, 2022

Overview

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 French Brand France

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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Starts at $16.00

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
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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.

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
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.

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

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré contains this as ingredient number 6.

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
17% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
11% 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 reviews
anitititi's Avatar'
Feb 5, 2024

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.

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.

Expensive
Broke Me Out
Heavy
No Scent
Works Well
G_654's Avatar'
Oct 22, 2023

soothing for my skin

soothing for my skin

MontserratDeLuna_165's Avatar'
Nov 7, 2023

helps to calm the irritation

helps to calm the irritation

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré 18 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 reviews

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