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Caudalie Moisturizing Fig Body Oil Elixir Versus Avène Skin Care Oil

Body Oil
Body Oil
French Brand France
French Brand France

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe body oils. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

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 Triglyceride
Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.

It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.

Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Masking, Perfuming

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.

For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.

The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.

One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.

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 Parfum

When to use

5 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
80% use every day

Reviews

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Caudalie Moisturizing Fig Body Oil Elixir 17 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Katikn's avatar

Kati

3 months ago
Review

I use this oil mostly in my haircare routine. It is the final step after using tiny amount of a leave-in conditioner and before blowdrying. Quite light, not super oily but also not "Dry oily", fast absorbing. I also like to use it solo on my body or mixing it with Anua heartleaf lotion. The scent is NOT for everybody. Not sweet, its more earthy - like a freshly cut fig stem. My partner is not a Show more

Avène Skin Care Oil 12 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1)
Woosah's avatar

P 🪻

2 months ago
Review

One of my go to body oils! Love using this after a shower 🩵 Smell is light and not overwhelming. Doesn't feel heavy and absorbs quickly and I like that it is a spray application.

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#light scent