GoPure Brilliant Barrier Water Cream Versus Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream
Updated on April 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
GoPure Brilliant Barrier Water Cream 37 ingredients
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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GoPure Brilliant Barrier Water Cream 37 ingredients
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
PPG-6 Caprylyl Ether
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Undecane
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Naringenin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Panthenyl Triacetate
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Water, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PPG-6 Caprylyl Ether, Squalane, Isopentyldiol, Panthenol, Cetearyl Olivate, Undecane, Saccharide Isomerate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Bacillus Ferment, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Allantoin, Naringenin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tridecane, Panthenyl Triacetate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sucrose Distearate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Mannose
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
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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When to use
GoPure Brilliant Barrier Water Cream 37 ingredients
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream 18 ingredients
