Ducray Kelual DS Soothing Cream Squamo-Reducing Versus Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream
Updated on January 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Ducray Kelual DS Soothing Cream Squamo-Reducing 19 ingredients
Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream 20 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Ducray Kelual DS Soothing Cream Squamo-Reducing 19 ingredients
Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactamide Mea
HumectantGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Guanidine Carbonate
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Ceteareth-33
CleansingBisabolol
Masking
Ethanolamine
BufferingGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactamide Mea, Glycolic Acid, Guanidine Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ceteareth-33, Bisabolol, Ethanolamine, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Piroctone Olamine, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Mannitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantRhamnose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
HumectantLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Piroctone Olamine, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Climbazole, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
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 WaterThis 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 TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycyrrhetinic acid is a compound found in licorice. It has skin conditioning, skin soothing, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.
Not only is this a great ingredient for soothing inflammation, studies show this compound is effective at protecting skin against UV-B induced damage.
Fun fact: This ingredient is also used to mask the bitter taste of medicine.
Learn more about Glycyrrhetinic AcidPiroctone Olamine is used to treat fungal infections and often found in anti-dandruff shampoo.
This ingredient is particularly effective against Malassezia, the root cause of dandruff.
Piroctone olamine is water-soluble.
Learn more about Piroctone OlamineIngredient Ratings
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Ducray Kelual DS Soothing Cream Squamo-Reducing 19 ingredients
Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream 20 ingredients
Reviews
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Ducray Kelual DS Soothing Cream Squamo-Reducing 19 ingredients
Bioderma Sensibio DS+ Cream - Soothing Purifying Cream 20 ingredients
I find it truly useless, it doesn't provide enough moisture, so my skin feels very tight, especially in cheek area. If I combine it with my other moisturizers, my forehead ends up oily, definitely not good for seborrheic skin. A huge disappointment for its pricepoint.
