Avène Cold Cream Versus Uriage Cold Cream
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Octyldodecanol, Cera Alba, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Palmitate, Ozokerite, Cera Microcristallina, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Citric Acid
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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.
Paraffinum Liquidum is a highly-refined cosmetic-grade mineral oil. It is also known as liquid paraffin.
Despite its controversial reputation, the science is pretty clear: it's one of the most well-studied and effective moisturizing ingredients out there.
As an occlusive, it forms a protective layer on the skin that locks in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This makes it especially great for compromised skin barriers.
The "it clogs your pores" myth has been around for decades; a study found that industrial-grade mineral oil may be comedogenic but cosmetic-grade mineral oil is not (these two are very, very different).
A 2017 review concluded that cosmetic use of mineral oils and waxes does not present a risk to consumers due to absorption.
Mineral oil got a bad rap from the old rabbit ear studies. When tested on actual human skin, cosmetic-grade mineral oil showed no comedogenic activity. The rating of 0 is a correction of outdated science.
Mineral oil is an inert substance with no fatty acids so there's nothing to feed Malassezia. This ingredient is fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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