Medihealth Acleria Facial Moisturizer Versus Avène Cleanance Comedomed Concentrate Blemish Control Serum
Updated on August 22, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Medihealth Acleria Facial Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Concentrate Blemish Control Serum 10 ingredients
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Medihealth Acleria Facial Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Concentrate Blemish Control Serum 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Isostearyl Isostearate, Isopentyldiol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polysorbate 80, Hydroxyacetophenone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Zinc PCA, Silica, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, Titanium Dioxide, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide
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 GlycerinSilica 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 SilicaIngredient Ratings
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Medihealth Acleria Facial Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Concentrate Blemish Control Serum 10 ingredients
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Medihealth Acleria Facial Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Concentrate Blemish Control Serum 10 ingredients
Been using it for 2 years and it’s the only thing keeping my pores clean
