Curel Rejuvenating Day Cream Versus Bioderma Cicabio Restor Protective Soothing Care
Updated on August 09, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Curel Rejuvenating Day Cream 19 ingredients
Bioderma Cicabio Restor Protective Soothing Care 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Curel Rejuvenating Day Cream 19 ingredients
Bioderma Cicabio Restor Protective Soothing Care 27 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-32
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Polyquaternium-52
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-32, Methyl Gluceth-20, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, PEG-400, Allantoin, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 60, Glutamic Acid, Polyquaternium-52, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Methylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Mannitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Glycerin, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propanediol, Jojoba Esters, Capryloyl Glycine, Squalane, Sucrose Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Sucrose Laurate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyglycerin-3, Mannitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin 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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