Meditherapy Vita Real Toning Laser Cream Versus La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ - Australia
Updated on September 19, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Meditherapy Vita Real Toning Laser Cream 80 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Meditherapy Vita Real Toning Laser Cream 80 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Polyacrylate-13
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyisobutene
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantGlucose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil
Masking
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Carbomer, Arginine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Synthetic Beeswax, Stearyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 60, Panthenol, C12-14 Alketh-12, Tranexamic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, C14-22 Alcohols, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Polyacrylate-13, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyisobutene, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Linalool, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, CI 19140, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, CI 16255, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Manganese Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Mannose
HumectantCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientVitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningAcetylated Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Zea Mays Starch, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trihydroxystearin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Zinc Gluconate, Madecassoside, Manganese Gluconate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Mannose, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lactobacillus, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium Dioxide
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 GlycerinButyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterDimethicone 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 DimethiconeButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. Centella Asiatica is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It can help reduce irritation and soothe the skin.
Many active components found in centella asiatica, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows centella asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes centella asiatica leaf extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of centella asiatica leaf extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractTocopherol (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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Meditherapy Vita Real Toning Laser Cream 80 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ 33 ingredients
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Meditherapy Vita Real Toning Laser Cream 80 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ 33 ingredients
An absolute must-have for easily irritated dry winter skin! Helped me with irritation and tightness from wind burn and cold without clogging my pores. This product single-handedly turned my skin for the better. Newly found HG.
Used it and woke up the next morning with a pimple, thought nothing of it and used it again and my face was red the next day with so many break outs! Didn’t know what exactly caused it but I only used it twice and never again. I have sensitive combination skin.
