Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène DermAbsolu Recontouring Serum versus Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum .
Published on April 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Avène DermAbsolu Recontouring Serum 35 ingredients
Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Avène DermAbsolu Recontouring Serum 35 ingredients
Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum 20 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Avène DermAbsolu Recontouring Serum 35 ingredients
Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum 20 ingredients
Caprylic Acid • Glycerin • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Coco-Caprylate • Dimethicone • Bakuchiol • Glyceryl Linoleate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Ceramide Ns • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • Parfum • Glyceryl Linolenate • Glyceryl Oleate • Glyceryl Palmitate • Glyceryl Stearate • Glycine Soja Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Lactic Acid • Mica • Palmitic Acid • Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Stearic Acid • CI 77891 • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Tropolone • Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract • Water
Water • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Pentylene Glycol • C9-12 Alkane • Caprylic Acid • Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate • Bakuchiol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Acacia Senegal Gum • Butylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Coco-Caprylate • Glyceryl Behenate • Glyceryl Dibehenate • Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine • Tribehenin • Xanthan Gum
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Ingredients Explained
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Caprylic Acid is a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils, such as palm and coconut oils.
Much of the research is based on caprylic acid derived from coconut oil. Coconut oil is an emollient and helps moisturize the skin.
Caprylic Acid has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Several studies found it to be effective at treating yeast infections. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. Besides cosmetics, this ingredient is also used for a variety of medical purposes such as treating digestive disorders.
This ingredient is minimally soluble in water.
Read more about a similar ingredient Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.
Learn more about Caprylic AcidAvène DermAbsolu Recontouring Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinAvène DermAbsolu Recontouring Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Coco-Caprylate is created from fatty coconut alcohol and caprylic acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel. It may help solubilize other ingredients, or help other ingredients be dispersed evenly.
Coco-Caprylate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-CaprylateAvène DermAbsolu Recontouring Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.
It has similar effects as retinol: skin smoothing, reducing discoloration, and preventing wrinkles. It does not cause as much irritation as traditional retinoids.
Bakuchiol works by breaking down free radicals and stimulating collagen production in skin.
Combining bakuchiol with retinol will not have adverse side effects. Studies show using them will just boost the benefits. Bakuchiol is also found to help stabilize retinol.
While bakuchiol does not make the skin more sun sensitive, we recommend wearing SPF on a daily basis.
Read more about traditional retinol
Learn more about BakuchiolAvène DermAbsolu Recontouring Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Tocopheryl Glucoside.
Avène DermAbsolu Recontouring Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
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!
Learn more about WaterAvène DermAbsolu Recontouring Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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Avène DermAbsolu Recontouring Serum 35 ingredients
Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum 20 ingredients
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Avène DermAbsolu Recontouring Serum 35 ingredients
Avène Retrinal Advanced Correcting Serum 20 ingredients
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