Vichy Normaderm Probio-BHA Anti-Perfections Serum Versus Galderma Epiduo Forte Gel
Updated on June 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Vichy Normaderm Probio-BHA Anti-Perfections Serum 18 ingredients
Galderma Epiduo Forte Gel 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Vichy Normaderm Probio-BHA Anti-Perfections Serum 18 ingredients
Galderma Epiduo Forte Gel 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Menthol
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Adenosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Menthol
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 GlycerinIngredient Ratings
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Vichy Normaderm Probio-BHA Anti-Perfections Serum 18 ingredients
Galderma Epiduo Forte Gel 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Vichy Normaderm Probio-BHA Anti-Perfections Serum 18 ingredients
amazing acne treei love it. the only downside is that it makes my oily skin a little bit more oily, but with the effects its worth the little extrs oil than normal
Me ha ayudado con mi acné
Galderma Epiduo Forte Gel 12 ingredients
Epiduo Forte is that girl, I believe…
I use this as my last step after moisturizer and it has absolutely helped with my adult acne! My skin is combo-oily that easily gets congested and this has helped clear out my closed comedones and my acne. I don’t experience any irritation or peeling so far.
I wish I had used this earlier. But dang is it expensive!
This is such a great alternative to Accutane and way safer. I seriously wish I had found it sooner. It’s the best thing I’ve tried for controlling both fungal acne and regular acne. I use it religiously every night. The only downside is that it’s a bit pricey, but honestly, it’s worth it.
