Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Intensive Cream - Turkey Versus Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30
Updated on June 07, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Intensive Cream 24 ingredients
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 46 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Intensive Cream 24 ingredients
Lumene Nordic-C Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Palmitate
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycol Palmitate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract
HumectantMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dicaprylyl Ether, Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Ethyl Oleate, Silica, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract, Magnesium Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitylglucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Xylitol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
Learn more about ParfumSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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