Avène Cicalfate Restorative Lip Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Cicalfate Restorative Lip 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:
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: beeswax, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“very sensitive skin, dehydrated, oily and blemish-prone, anti-ageing, sun-protection, dull skin, dry skin, redness-prone, and itchy skin.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 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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Glycerin~23–34%
- 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 GlycerinRicinus communis seed oil~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilWater~4.5–6.8%
Beeswax~4–6%
- 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~3.3–5%
- 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 albaCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.6–3.9%
- 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~2–3%
- 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 liquidumBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Isopropyl palmitate~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateHydrogenated castor oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePeg-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum sucrose octasulfate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc oxide~0.35–0.8%
- 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 oxideCopper sulfate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium sulfate~0.05–0.2%
Zinc sulfate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Glycerin, Ricinus communis seed oil, Water, Beeswax, Cera alba, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Paraffinum liquidum, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Isopropyl palmitate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Peg-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer, Aluminum sucrose octasulfate, Zinc oxide, Copper sulfate, Magnesium sulfate, Zinc sulfate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AvèneCicalfate Restorative Lip CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Eau Thermale AveneCicalfate Restorative Lip Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% |
| Price | $7.00 | $18.00+$11.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Avène - Cicalfate Restorative Lip Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Avène - Cicalfate Restorative Lip Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, beeswax, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, caprylic/capric triglyceride and cera alba) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This lip product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 7.00$ up to 18.00$ in the United States and from 5.81£ up to 7.75£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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