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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Cicabio Crème versus Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on April 10, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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General Moisturizer French Brand France
Night Moisturizer French Brand France

General Moisturizer

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

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Price

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

Mineral UV Filter
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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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Bioderma Cicabio Crème contains this as ingredient number 1.

Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Bioderma Cicabio Crème contains this as ingredient number 2.

Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

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Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

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Bioderma Cicabio Crème contains this as ingredient number 5.

Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Copper Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

Bioderma Cicabio Crème contains this as ingredient number 13.

Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent
Community Rating: Disliked

Zinc Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

Bioderma Cicabio Crème contains this as ingredient number 14.

Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Bioderma Cicabio Crème contains this as ingredient number 23.

Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

43% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Bioderma Cicabio Crème 28 ingredients

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Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream 17 ingredients

4.9 /5
from 10 ratings
Works Well (3) Heavy (2) Hydrating (2) No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1)
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anitititi

4 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

I use it to relieve itching and redness on my face and body. As a spot treatment, it works well, but I wouldn't recommend it for all-over...

I use it to relieve itching and redness on my face and body. As a spot treatment, it works well, but I wouldn't recommend it for all-over moisturizing.

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G_654

7 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

soothing for my skin

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