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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vichy Aqualia Thermal Fragrance Free versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Daily Hydration Moisturizer .

Published on March 21, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

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, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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General Moisturizer French Brand France
General Moisturizer French Brand France

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

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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

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Explained

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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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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Daily Hydration 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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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 2.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Daily Hydration Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 5.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Daily Hydration Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

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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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 7.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Daily Hydration Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer made from ammonium salts. It helps add stability and texture to a product.

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is stable over a wide pH range. Due to its ability to absorb water, it can help thicken the texture of a product.

As an emulsion stabilizer, this ingredient is able to stabilize and mix the other ingredients. This creates a consistent texture.

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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 8.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Daily Hydration Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Zea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.

The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.

Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.

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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 9.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Daily Hydration Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 16.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Daily Hydration Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

8
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 19.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Daily Hydration Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

40% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Fragrance Free 20 ingredients

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Daily Hydration Moisturizer 18 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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EmilySimons

2 days ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Doesn’t break me out. Lightweight perfect for humid climates. Doesn’t irritate my skin

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