Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vichy Idéalia Day Cream versus Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum .
Published on November 21, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Ingredient Info
Vichy Idéalia Day Cream 38 ingredients
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum 22 ingredients
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
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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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
At a glance
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Vichy Idéalia Day Cream 38 ingredients
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum 22 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Vichy Idéalia Day Cream 38 ingredients
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum 22 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Alcohol Denat. • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment • Myreth-3 Myristate • Isopropyl Palmitate • Pentylene Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • Propylene Glycol • Octyldodecanol • Synthetic Wax • Tin Oxide • Peg-100 Stearate • CI 17200 • CI 15985 • CI 77891 • Stearyl Alcohol • Mica • Potassium Sorbate • Carbomer • Glyceryl Stearate • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Dimethiconol/Silica Crosspolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Myristyl Alcohol • Sodium Citrate • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Citric Acid • Biotin • Parfum
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquilaurate • Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenoxyethanol • Adenosine • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Disodium EDTA • Tocopherol • Caprylyl Glycol • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • T-Butyl Alcohol • Octyldodecanol • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Idéalia Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum 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 Idéalia Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Vichy Idéalia Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Vichy Idéalia Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolVichy Idéalia Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Vichy Idéalia Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAVichy Idéalia Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Idéalia Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Capryloyl Salicylic Acid.
Vichy Idéalia Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 Idéalia Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 Idéalia Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Vichy Idéalia Day Cream 38 ingredients
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Serum 22 ingredients
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