Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream versus La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Cream .
Published on September 01, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 13 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 13 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 13 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Paraffinum Liquidum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Ammonium Alum • Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate Polyoxymethylene Melamine • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Cera Microcristallina • Paraffin • Sorbitan Tristearate • Dimethiconol • Mannose • Disodium EDTA • Capryloyl Glycine • Vitreoscilla Ferment • Xanthan Gum • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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 GlycerinAvène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumAvène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholAvène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
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!
Learn more about WaterAvène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 13 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
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Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 13 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
Reviews
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Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 13 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...
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 moisturiser’.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
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