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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream versus L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer .

Published on November 03, 2021

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, exfoliants and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Night Moisturizer French Brand France
General Moisturizer French Brand France

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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Starts at $50.00
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Starts at $19.99

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 C (2)
Exfoliators
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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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 Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
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.

Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
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.

Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

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Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: Emollient, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.

Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

8
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.

10
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.

When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.

Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.

It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Ascorbyl Glucoside

Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide AP

Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.

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

35% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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Vichy Liftactiv Night Cream 31 ingredients

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L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer 40 ingredients

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tmi0604

7 months ago · Combination Skin
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It makes my skin so smooth & works great with my powder foundations.

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