Cien Aqua Creme Gel Versus Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel-Creme
Updated on May 10, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils
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Ingredient Info
Cien Aqua Creme Gel 38 ingredients
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel-Creme 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Cien Aqua Creme Gel 38 ingredients
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel-Creme 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Caprylyl Glucoside
CleansingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Malic Acid
Buffering
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panicum Miliaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment
Skin ConditioningPectin
Emulsion StabilisingCitronellol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tannic Acid
AstringentCI 42051
Cosmetic ColorantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Sulfate
Water, Glycerin, Dibutyl Adipate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coco-Caprylate, Disodium EDTA, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Parfum, Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glucoside, Dehydroacetic Acid, Malic Acid, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Panicum Miliaceum Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment, Pectin, Citronellol, Tocopherol, Tannic Acid, CI 42051, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Sulfate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMannitol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xylitol
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Mannitol, Polysorbate 20, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Sodium Citrate, Polyquaternium-51, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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Cien Aqua Creme Gel 38 ingredients
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel-Creme 18 ingredients
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