Comparison between Weleda Skin Food Light vs. Avene Extremely Rich Compensating Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

23 Ingredients 31

1
Water
1
Avène Thermal Spring Water
2
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
2
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
3
Glycerin
3
Cetearyl Isononanoate
4
Alcohol Denatured
4
Glycerin
5
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
5
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil
6
Beeswax (Cera Alba)
6
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone Beeswax
7
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
7
Isododecane
8
Cetearyl Alcohol
8
Cetyl Esters
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Uniqueness19 out of 23
82.6%
Uniqueness27 out of 31
87.1%

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
14 out of 23
61%
chemical
5 out of 23
22%
natural
10 out of 31
32%
chemical
19 out of 31
61%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Glycerin#3Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#13Alcohol Denatured#4
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 4
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#13Limonene#10Lactic Acid#18Linalool#21Citral#23
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract#21
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#20
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Benzoic Acid#13

Detailed view

Weleda Skin Food Light vs. Avene Extremely Rich Compensating 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

#2Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil is an ingredient known from ancient times. It’s the oil people receive from Sunflower Seeds and use for different purposes, including cooking. It contains a lot of Lenoic acid which moisturizes the skin, makes it softer, and reduces inflammation. The oil also works as an occlusive agent that forms a protective film and helps to keep skin hydrated.

As for haircare, it’s the second most popular basic oil used in haircare products. It helps to lower hair fragility and make hair softer.

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#2Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.

Position 3

#3Glycerin

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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#3Cetearyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 4

#4Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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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

#5Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Softening
Nutrifying
Protection
Hair conditioning
Hair follicle nutrition
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil is a very nice conditioner. It contains Linoleic acid and Vitamin E, and your skin will accept this component with great pleasure. It’s a lightweight oil that doesn’t leave heavy feeling. It’s a good moisturizer for dry or acne-prone skin. It lowers irritation and inflammation. It is accepted by any type of skin, even by sensitive.
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