Vichy Normaderm Hydrating Care
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemish2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Reducing the appearance of blemishes and colour marks, leaving pores looking less visible and reduces oiliness.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hydrates skin while correcting skin imperfections and mattifies skin.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: dimethicone, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate.
Evens skin tone3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Reducing the appearance of blemishes and colour marks, leaving pores looking less visible and reduces oiliness.”
This product might be able to help reduce hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains salicylic acid. The effect, if any, is likely to be small. Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid, phenylethyl resorcinol.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid, salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dimethicone~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 polyisobutene~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneAlcohol denat.~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Butylene glycol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlyceryl stearate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSalicylic acid~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateIsopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinateOctyldodecanol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPeg-100 stearate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCi 42090~0.15–0.7%
Stearyl alcohol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerSilica silylate~0.15–0.65%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Silica~0.3–0.7%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePerlite~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerlitePhenylethyl resorcinol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals
More about Phenylethyl resorcinolPoloxamer 338~0.15–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Capryloyl glycine~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineXanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymerParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Salicylic acid, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Octyldodecanol, Peg-100 stearate, Ci 42090, Stearyl alcohol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Silica silylate, Sodium hydroxide, Silica, Sodium polyacrylate, Perlite, Phenylethyl resorcinol, Poloxamer 338, Disodium edta, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Capryloyl glycine, Xanthan gum, Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer, Parfum
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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.
| VichyNormaderm Hydrating CareYOUR PRODUCT | GarnierPure Active Sensitive Anti-Blemish Soothing Moisturiser | CowshedSkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense | BiodermaSebium Mattifying Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 77% | 77% |
| Price | $6.60 | $11.85+$5.25 | $124.50+$117.90 | $43.63+$37.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Zinc Pca | Glycolic Acid | Mannitol |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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