Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Institut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream versus Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream .
Published on December 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Institut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream 53 ingredients
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Institut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream 53 ingredients
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream 27 ingredients
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Institut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream 53 ingredients
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream 27 ingredients
Water • Decyl Oleate • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Cyclopentasiloxane • CI 77891 • Silica • Dimethicone • Steareth-21 • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Mica • Isohexadecane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Chlorphenesin • Disodium EDTA • Creatine • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer • Polysorbate 60 • Escin • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer • CI 77015 • BHA • Parfum • Sclerotium Gum • Sorbitan Isostearate • CI 77491 • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Carnosine • Morus Alba Leaf Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate • Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Tin Oxide • Tocopherol • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Sodium Methylparaben • Sodium Bisulfite • Sodium Sulfite • Pentylene Glycol • CI 17200 • Propylparaben • Ethylhexylglycerin • Superoxide Dismutase • Tromethamine • Citric Acid
Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether • Dimethicone • Pentylene Glycol • Ascorbyl Glucoside • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • C14-22 Alcohols • Tocopheryl Glucoside • BHA • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetrimonium Bromide • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Mica • Polysorbate 60 • Silica • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sorbitan Isostearate • Titanium Dioxide • Tocopherol • Water • Xanthan Gum
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterInstitut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 GlycerinInstitut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaInstitut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Institut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaInstitut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAInstitut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolInstitut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideInstitut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Institut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.
However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.
Learn more about BHAInstitut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumInstitut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateInstitut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolInstitut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolInstitut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidInstitut Esthederm Radiance Detoxifying Illuminating Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.
Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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