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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Hydrance UV Rich Hydrating Cream versus Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré .

Published on January 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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General Moisturizer French Brand France
General Moisturizer French Brand France

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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.

1
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 Hydrance UV Rich Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Avène Hydrance UV Rich Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Avène Hydrance UV Rich Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Avène Hydrance UV Rich Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Avène Hydrance UV Rich Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré contains this as ingredient number 12.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

26% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Avène Hydrance UV Rich Hydrating Cream 38 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré 18 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 reviews

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