Vichy Mineral 89 Eyes Hyaluronic Acid Eye Gel Cream Versus Vichy Aqualia Thermal UV Defense Moisturizer SPF 30
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Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Vichy Mineral 89 Eyes Hyaluronic Acid Eye Gel Cream 13 ingredients
Vichy Aqualia Thermal UV Defense Moisturizer SPF 30 27 ingredients
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Vichy Mineral 89 Eyes Hyaluronic Acid Eye Gel Cream 13 ingredients
Vichy Aqualia Thermal UV Defense Moisturizer SPF 30 27 ingredients
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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 7%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Mannose
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 7%, Water, Glycerin, Silica, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Mannose, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCaprylyl 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 GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Vichy Mineral 89 Eyes Hyaluronic Acid Eye Gel Cream 13 ingredients
Vichy Aqualia Thermal UV Defense Moisturizer SPF 30 27 ingredients
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Vichy Mineral 89 Eyes Hyaluronic Acid Eye Gel Cream 13 ingredients
this is a great gentle eye cream for morning. It works under concealer and I've never experienced any irritation
also lasts a very long time (6+ months) even with daily use, so it has great value
