La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Cream Hydrating Versus Ducray Anti-Blemish cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Cream Hydrating 18 ingredients
Ducray Anti-Blemish cream 30 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Cream Hydrating 18 ingredients
Ducray Anti-Blemish cream 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Squalane, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Starch, Niacinamide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Myristyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Glycerin
Humectant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingMyrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Glycerin, Benzoic Acid, BHT, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Phosphate, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Phosphate, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDimethicone 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 DimethiconeNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging. And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types.
This ingredient is great for most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin. Unlike its cousin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide does not cause "niacin flush", or reddening skin with itchiness.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all. If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body needs to convert it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideSodium 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 HydroxideXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Cream Hydrating 18 ingredients
Ducray Anti-Blemish cream 30 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Cream Hydrating 18 ingredients
Stopped using since i felt like it's breaking me out badly!
i have so many clogged pores now and painful acne that I haven't had for so long.
Plus it pills like crazy during the day and doesn’t feel soothing nor hydrating
Helped soothing my skin so much after ruining it with some kskincare Experiments... used it for a couple of days in combination with the 5B+ in the evening and restored my skin so fast.
