Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel Versus Mederma Advanced Scar Gel
Updated on January 05, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or oils
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Ingredient Info
Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel 16 ingredients
Mederma Advanced Scar Gel 12 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel 16 ingredients
Mederma Advanced Scar Gel 12 ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Aquaphilus Dolomiae Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Copper Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel 16 ingredients
Mederma Advanced Scar Gel 12 ingredients
Reviews
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Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel 16 ingredients
I don’t know. this doesn’t do anything for my scars but it’s very similar to other scar creams, nothing special. I won’t repurchase
Mederma Advanced Scar Gel 12 ingredients
requires 100% consistent use x2/day, need realistic expectations, used it all, texture, feel and look of my old scar is better but it isn't magically gone, would buy again but will def use other methods too.
