CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream Versus Biologique Recherche Crème Verte Espoir A.R. Soothing Face Cream

CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream Versus Biologique Recherche Crème Verte Espoir A.R. Soothing Face Cream Detailed comparison of CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream Portugal versus Biologique Recherche Crème Verte Espoir A.R. Soothing Face Cream. This smoothing moisturizer is formulated around Urea and Niacinamide to refine skin texture and hydrate skin. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica Extract to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Urea Cetyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Se Cetearyl Alcohol Niacinamide Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Glycerin PEG-100 Stearate C12-13 Alkyl Lactate Behentrimonium Methosulfate Dimethicone Triacetin Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Carbomer Sodium Lactate Salicylic Acid Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Sodium Hyaluronate Cholesterol Phenoxyethanol Disodium EDTA Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Hydroxyacetophenone Citric Acid Lactic Acid Phytosphingosine Xanthan Gum Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Urea, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Dimethicone, Triacetin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin Propylene Glycol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Oxidized Corn Oil Stearic Acid Palmitic Acid Triethanolamine Lanolin Oil Ceteareth-33 Ascorbic Acid Yeast Extract Fucus Vesiculosus Extract Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract Betula Alba Bark Extract Equisetum Arvense Extract Biosaccharide Gum-2 Centella Asiatica Extract Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract Sorbic Acid Sodium Benzoate Myrtus Communis Extract Allium Cepa Bulb Extract Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Magnesium Chloride Tea-Lactate Sorbitol Serine Allantoin Vinegar Hydrolyzed Silk Potassium Sorbate Gluconolactone Rhizobian Gum Chlorphenesin Alcohol Thiamine Hcl Pyridoxine Hcl Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Water, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oxidized Corn Oil, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolamine, Lanolin Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-33, Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Yeast Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Myrtus Communis Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Magnesium Chloride, Citric Acid, Tea-Lactate, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Sorbitol, Serine, Urea, Allantoin, Vinegar, Hydrolyzed Silk, Potassium Sorbate, Gluconolactone, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Alcohol, Thiamine Hcl, Pyridoxine Hcl, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier. Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient. It plays several roles in a formula: Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products. Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people. However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers. Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy. Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans. Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients. This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize. A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe. Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Its main roles are: Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. It is a primary fatty alcohol with a chain length above 12 carbons. A study from 2019 show Malassezia can feed on fatty alcohols in this range, so it may trigger fungal acne in those prone t