Avène Redness Expert Soothing Moisturizing Concentrated Cream Versus Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream
Updated on July 23, 2024
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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Avène Redness Expert Soothing Moisturizing Concentrated Cream 16 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream 14 ingredients
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Avène Redness Expert Soothing Moisturizing Concentrated Cream 16 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Diutan Gum
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying
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 GlycerinCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidXanthan 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 Redness Expert Soothing Moisturizing Concentrated Cream 16 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream 14 ingredients
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Avène Redness Expert Soothing Moisturizing Concentrated Cream 16 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream 14 ingredients
Love
I got a free sample of this and used overnight, woke up the next day feeling so soft and replenished. Now using as a post retinol night cream.
Hydrates somewhat but not enough. Does a good job of being lightweight, non-irritating, and scentless, it calmed my redness, but started clogging my pores and breaking me out. It's expensive for the small amount they give you and it's not worth it for such a weak moisturiser. It also feels greasy.
