Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel Versus Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel versus Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion .

Published on May 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

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, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Body Lotion French Brand France

Facial Treatment French Brand France

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel 16 ingredients

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion 23 ingredients

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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Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel 16 ingredients

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion 23 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel 16 ingredients

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion 23 ingredients

Dimethicone • Glycerin • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Dimethiconol • Aquaphilus Dolomiae Ferment Filtrate • Arginine • Copper Sulfate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Polysorbate 60 • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Tromethamine • Water • Xanthan Gum • Zinc Sulfate

Water • Caprylic Acid • Glycerin • Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate • Triethylhexanoin • Squalane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Niacinamide • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • C20-22 Alcohols • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Aquaphilus Dolomiae Ferment Filtrate • Arginine • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Copper Sulfate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum • Zinc Sulfate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Glycerin

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+ Scar Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Aquaphilus Dolomiae Ferment Filtrate

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Aquaphilus Dolomiae Ferment Filtrate.

Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 13.

Arginine

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 14.

Copper Sulfate

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Copper Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 17.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 18.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 19.

Water

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+ Scar Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 22.

Zinc Sulfate

What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent

Community Rating: Disliked

Zinc Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 23.

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