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MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Arginine + 7 moreStrong evidence
“Cicalfate Cream”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, beeswax.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7.5–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideParaffinum liquidum~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHydrogenated vegetable oil~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilZinc oxide~2.7–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxidePropylene glycol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPolyglyceryl-2 sesquiisostearate~1.4–1.7%
Peg-22/dodecyl glycol copolymer~1.2–1.4%
Aluminum stearate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation
More about Aluminum stearateAquaphilus dolomiae ferment filtrate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineBeeswax~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCera alba~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaCopper sulfate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium stearate~0.3–0.55%
Magnesium sulfate~0.25–0.45%
Microcrystalline wax~0.2–0.35%
Cera microcristallina~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaTromethamine~0.1–0.2%
Zinc sulfate~0.15–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Zinc oxide, Propylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 sesquiisostearate, Peg-22/dodecyl glycol copolymer, Aluminum stearate, Aquaphilus dolomiae ferment filtrate, Arginine, Beeswax, Cera alba, Copper sulfate, Magnesium stearate, Magnesium sulfate, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Tromethamine, Zinc sulfate
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| AvèneCicalfate CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BootsIngredients Glycolic Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% |
| Price | $16.80 | $8.02−$8.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Avène - Cicalfate Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (arginine, glycerin and propylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, arginine, beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride and cera alba in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 15.45A$ in Australia, for 15.99£ in the United Kingdom and for 28.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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