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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Uriage Silky Body Lotion (Lait Velouté Corps) versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer .

Published on September 26, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Body Lotion French Brand France
General Moisturizer French Brand France

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Starts at $9.97
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Starts at $30.99

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Uriage Silky Body Lotion (Lait Velouté Corps) contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Uriage Silky Body Lotion (Lait Velouté Corps) contains this as ingredient number 4.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Uriage Silky Body Lotion (Lait Velouté Corps) contains this as ingredient number 5.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum 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.

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Uriage Silky Body Lotion (Lait Velouté Corps) contains this as ingredient number 6.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Uriage Silky Body Lotion (Lait Velouté Corps) contains this as ingredient number 10.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.

Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.

Uriage Silky Body Lotion (Lait Velouté Corps) contains this as ingredient number 11.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Uriage Silky Body Lotion (Lait Velouté Corps) contains this as ingredient number 13.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

8
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Uriage Silky Body Lotion (Lait Velouté Corps) contains this as ingredient number 14.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

9
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium 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.

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Uriage Silky Body Lotion (Lait Velouté Corps) contains this as ingredient number 19.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

17% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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