Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Cream versus Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Renewal Firming Cream .
Last updated on November 03, 2023. Published on February 04, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Day Moisturizer
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Cream 27 ingredients
Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Renewal Firming Cream 23 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia 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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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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La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Cream 27 ingredients
Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Renewal Firming Cream 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Cream 27 ingredients
Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Renewal Firming Cream 23 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Propylene Glycol • Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol • Alcohol Denat. • Propanediol • Panthenol • Synthetic Wax • Nylon-12 • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Tocopherol • Sodium Polyacrylate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Citrate • Phenoxyethanol • Adenosine • Chlorphenesin • Propylene Carbonate • Dipropylene Glycol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Disodium EDTA • Parfum
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycol Palmitate • Arachidyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cellulose • Glyceryl Stearate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Adenosine • Arachidyl Glucoside • Behenyl Alcohol • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Citric Acid • Parfum • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum
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Ingredients Explained
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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 GlycerinLa Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Renewal Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 TocopherolLa Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Renewal Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateLa Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Renewal Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineLa Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Renewal Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 ParfumLa Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Renewal Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
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La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Cream 27 ingredients
Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Renewal Firming Cream 23 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Cream 27 ingredients
Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Renewal Firming Cream 23 ingredients
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