Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream versus Vichy Liftactiv Supreme .
Published on September 22, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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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
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream 18 ingredients
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme 36 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream 18 ingredients
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme 36 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream 18 ingredients
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme 36 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Isocetyl Stearate • Propanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Alcohol Denat. • Cetyl Esters • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Pentylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Mannose • Sodium Polyacrylate • Sodium PCA • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Rhamnose • Isohexadecane • Alcohol • Propanediol • Isopropyl Isostearate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Cetyl Alcohol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Behenyl Alcohol • Nylon-12 • Peg-100 Stearate • CI 77163 • CI 77891 • Stearic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Caffeine • Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone • Palmitic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Adenosine • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Acrylamide • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Polysorbate 80 • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterVichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinVichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolVichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholVichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolVichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 30.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidVichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 31.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumVichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 36.
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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream 18 ingredients
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme 36 ingredients
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