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QV Intensive Ointment - Spain Versus Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream

General Moisturizer
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French Brand

Updated on July 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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QV Intensive Ointment 7 ingredients

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream 24 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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QV Intensive Ointment 7 ingredients

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream 24 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.

Learn more about Paraffinum Liquidum

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When to use

QV Intensive Ointment 7 ingredients

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream 24 ingredients

4 Routines
25% use in am
75% use in pm
100% use every day
245 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
97% use every day
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Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream 24 ingredients

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What people say
Hydrating 100% Works Well 67% Heavy 50%