Comparison between Mustela Cicastela Moisture Recovery Cream vs. Avene Cicalfate Restorative Skin Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

24 Ingredients 17

1
Water
1
Avène Thermal Spring Water
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
C10-18 Triglycerides
3
Mineral Oil
4
Panthenol
4
Glycerin
5
Glycerin
5
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
6
Triisostearin
6
Zinc Oxide
7
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
7
Propylene Glycol
8
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
8
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate
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Uniqueness22 out of 24
91.7%
Uniqueness15 out of 17
88.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 24
33%
chemical
14 out of 24
58%
natural
7 out of 17
41%
chemical
7 out of 17
41%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Panthenol#4Glycerin#51,2-Hexanediol#10Allantoin#14
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#14Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#14Citric Acid#24
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Propylene Glycol#7
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Zinc Oxide#6Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Zinc Oxide#6

Detailed view

Mustela Cicastela Moisture Recovery Cream vs. Avene Cicalfate Restorative Skin Cream
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Avène Thermal Spring Water

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2
Both products have the same component on this position.

#2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

Position 3

#3C10-18 Triglycerides

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#3Mineral Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Panthenol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
Hair conditioning
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Panthenol is a proud member of a league of the best-performing components. It's a stable form of Vitamin B5 and is also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It’s a very good and effective component for hydration, healing, and soothing irritated skin. It works so soft and gentle that it’s even recommended for people with skin problems like eczema.

In haircare products it’s used for protecting the fiber. It’s researched very well and doesn’t have any negative side effects.

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#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 5

#5Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#5Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Regeneration
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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