Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel Versus Balea Med Ultra Sensitive Anti-Pickel Gesichspflege Cica
Updated on September 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients
Balea Med Ultra Sensitive Anti-Pickel Gesichspflege Cica 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients
Balea Med Ultra Sensitive Anti-Pickel Gesichspflege Cica 19 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-20, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, BHT, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Parfum, Phytosterols, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Water
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylheptyl Carbonate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDistarch Phosphate
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientZinc PCA
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylheptyl Carbonate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glucomannan, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Distarch Phosphate, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Zinc PCA, Tocopherol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Madecassoside, Lactic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients
Balea Med Ultra Sensitive Anti-Pickel Gesichspflege Cica 19 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel 27 ingredients
I can't even use this the fragrance is sooo strong it feels wrong to put it on my skin
very fragranced so probably not the best for sensitive skin even though it’s marketed as such. gave it 2* because my skin can tolerate it when my barrier is ok and it’s fine as a moisturiser. also feel like it’s quite an expensive product given the size haha.
Balea Med Ultra Sensitive Anti-Pickel Gesichspflege Cica 19 ingredients
The good:
-A fairly neutral composition that does not feel "watered down"; the concentration of active ingredients is ok.
-Does not dry my skin.
The bad:
-The heavy texture. I hate it.
-The film waxy layer that it creates. It feels like sunscreen honestly. My skin does not absorb it well.
-It has a comedogenic ingredient and an abrasive ingredient! So it is not that good for sensitive Show more
Rolls off skin not good for applying makeup over it
