Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Pigmentbio Night Renewer versus Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm .
Last updated on March 18, 2024. Published on July 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 7 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 dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
Bioderma Pigmentbio Night Renewer 41 ingredients
Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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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Bioderma Pigmentbio Night Renewer 41 ingredients
Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bioderma Pigmentbio Night Renewer 41 ingredients
Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm 34 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Squalane • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Dipropylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Butylene Glycol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Pentylene Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • C14-22 Alcohols • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Citrate • Lysine • Azelaic Acid • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Disodium Phosphate • Mannitol • Xylitol • Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract • Rhamnose • Sodium Metabisulfite • Potassium Phosphate • Saccharide Isomerate • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sodium Anisate • Sodium Levulinate • Fructooligosaccharides • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hexapeptide-2 • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Parfum
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Dimethicone • Behenyl Alcohol • Octyldodecanol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Linoleate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Bakuchiol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Benzoic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Glyceryl Linolenate • Glyceryl Oleate • Glyceryl Palmitate • Glycine Soja Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract • Water
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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.
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 WaterBioderma Pigmentbio Night Renewer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 GlycerinBioderma Pigmentbio Night Renewer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 HydroxideBioderma Pigmentbio Night Renewer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm contains this as ingredient number 30.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolBioderma Pigmentbio Night Renewer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Bioderma Pigmentbio Night Renewer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideBioderma Pigmentbio Night Renewer contains this as ingredient number 38.
Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumBioderma Pigmentbio Night Renewer contains this as ingredient number 41.
Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Bioderma Pigmentbio Night Renewer 41 ingredients
Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm 34 ingredients
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Bioderma Pigmentbio Night Renewer 41 ingredients
Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm 34 ingredients
Reviews
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Avène DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm 34 ingredients
EveliV
It's alright and gentle on the skin. For a balm, I was expecting a more thick consistency, but the formula is very light and spreads thin.
I do...
It's alright and gentle on the skin. For a balm, I was expecting a more thick consistency, but the formula is very light and spreads thin.
I do wake up with a bit of a dry skin in some areas, with this product.
Overall, I don't find it to be amazing and there are better products for sensitive skin for the same price point. It has a slight pleasant fragrance, but that could be what dries the skin out.
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