Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum versus Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer .
Published on March 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum 26 ingredients
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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
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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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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 😥
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BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum 26 ingredients
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer 19 ingredients
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BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum 26 ingredients
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Water • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Dimethicone • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Octyldodecanol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Vitreoscilla Ferment • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Adenosine • Xanthan Gum • Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Pentylene Glycol • Faex Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Ceramide NP • Tocopherol • Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid 2% • Water • Glycerin • Isononyl Isononanoate • Butylene Glycol • Kaolin • Zinc Sulfate • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Polyacrylate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Hydrolyzed Algin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.
Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin against infection. It also helps our skin stay hydrated and healthy.
Studies also show this ingredient to be a promising soothing ingredient for sensitive skin.
Learn more about Bifida Ferment LysateBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 GlycerinBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosideBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 HydroxideBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
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BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum 26 ingredients
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer 19 ingredients
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BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum 26 ingredients
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Reviews
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BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum 26 ingredients
Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Double-Action Moisturizer 19 ingredients
One of the best
This moisturizer is really good, but if you apply little excess you will feel sticky and need sometime to be absorbed.. it’s not treating acnes but it can try to maintain their level without excess of acne .. over all...
One of the best
This moisturizer is really good, but if you apply little excess you will feel sticky and need sometime to be absorbed.. it’s not treating acnes but it can try to maintain their level without excess of acne .. over all it’s one of the best not the best and i cant use it alone for perfect skin day
Awful compared to Beautifying Acne Cream from Vichy
Vichy for some reason discontinued their best selling beautifying Anti Acne moisturizing lotion. They reccomended this for me instead, and it is the worst moisturizer on the market in...
Awful compared to Beautifying Acne Cream from Vichy
Vichy for some reason discontinued their best selling beautifying Anti Acne moisturizing lotion. They reccomended this for me instead, and it is the worst moisturizer on the market in my opinion. It leaves me oily, doesn't mattify at all, refuses to absorb no matter how long or how much product is used, and worsened acne to a horrific degree. Made my eczema become the worst it has ever been to the point I woke up crying it was burning so bad. The product burned my face ontop of it. It's sad because I really wanted to like this. It smells great. But, it's just a total failure. Lots of others who used the original Normaderm feel this way too and can't find ANYTHING to replace it with. :(
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