Biodermal Sensitive Balance Micellar Face Gel Versus Avène Cleansing Foam
Updated on August 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . 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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Biodermal Sensitive Balance Micellar Face Gel 14 ingredients
Avène Cleansing Foam 12 ingredients
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Biodermal Sensitive Balance Micellar Face Gel 14 ingredients
Avène Cleansing Foam 12 ingredients
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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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate comes from Capric Acid and Polyglycerin-4. It is an emulsifier.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally.
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate comes from caprylic acid and Polyglycerin-6. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating. Common ingredients include oils and water, which do not mix naturally. Emulsifiers have properties that help keep ingredients such as these together. There is emerging research that shows emulsifiers may also help in delivering ingredients into the skin.
As an emollient, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate helps soften skin.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-6 CaprylateIngredient Ratings
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Biodermal Sensitive Balance Micellar Face Gel 14 ingredients
Avène Cleansing Foam 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Avène Cleansing Foam 12 ingredients
Easily one of my favourite cleansers! Skin doesn’t feel tight and uneasy after patting the face dry. Used this during one of my worst rosacea flare ups, and it worked great.
I have acne-prone sensitive combination skin, which can be hard to clean as some products leave my skin feeling too dry or not cleaning well enough. This foam is gentle and I feel it really cleans up my skin while not leaving it dry.
I used this during a rosacea flare up and it helped a lot! I recommend this one also during the winter for combination skin since its really gentle with the skin.
