Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream Versus BIOTHERM Biosource Total Renew Oil
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 14 ingredients
BIOTHERM Biosource Total Renew Oil 32 ingredients
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Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 14 ingredients
BIOTHERM Biosource Total Renew Oil 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAquaphilus Dolomiae Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEvening Primrose Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantLauryl Betaine
CleansingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingP-Anisic Acid
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Citronellol
Perfuming
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingVitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningZinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, PEG-8, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, P-Anisic Acid, Citric Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Linalool, Limonene, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citronellol, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Zinc Sulfate, Zea Mays Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Pyridoxine Hcl, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, CI 19140, CI 17200
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium 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.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
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Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 14 ingredients
BIOTHERM Biosource Total Renew Oil 32 ingredients
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Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 14 ingredients
Extremely sensitive skin
This cream was my life saver! Anyone who is looking for a cream that won’t irritate dry skin this is the one! Any other cream I have tried it has caused irritation. This winter my skin barrier was completely broken. This provided instant relief. A great aleternative for people who need a replacement for the discontinued la Roche posay product ‘toleriane ultra creme Show more
