Vichy DermaDerm / NormaDerm Anti-Aging dupes

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Water^[20], Alcohol Denat.^[10], Glycerin^[22], Dimethicone^[17], Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Stearate^[7], Cetyl Alcohol^[8], Nylon 12^[23], Paraffin^[15], Silica^[24], Kaolin^[25], CI 19140^[21], CI 42090, Glyceryl Stearate^[4], Zinc Gluconate^[9], Glycolic Acid^[12], Triethanolamine^[5], Dimethiconol^[14], Tocopheryl^[16] Acetate, Ammonium Polyacrylatedimethyl Tauramide^[1], Chlorphenesin^[13], Ascorbyl Glucoside^[18], Capryloyl Salicylic Acid^[3], Tetrasodium EDTA^[11], Butylene Glycol^[6], Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer^[2], Fragrance^[19]

Vichy Normaderm Anti-Age-1.7 oz

Ingredient Analysis

1. ↑ Ammonium Polyacrylatedimethyl Tauramide. product emulsifier & hydrophilic thickener

2. ↑ alkyl acrylate crosspolymer ( Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer ) emulsifier that thickens & stabilizes formulas, makes it possible for a product to release the oils in it immediately when rubbing the product into the skin

3. ↑ Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

4. ↑ glyceryl stearate SE ( Glyceryl Stearate ) self-emulsifying emollient & thickening agent, the higher up an ingredient list it is, the thicker the formula

5. ↑ Triethanolamine. Triethanolamine is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an pH buffering, emulsifying, that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, cleansing surfactant ingredient.

6. ↑ Butylene Glycol. solvent; penetration enhancer; humectant moisturizer; in cleansing creams it dissolves dirt, avoids the product from drying too quickly during the removal stage & helps formulas spread better

7. ↑ PEG-20 Stearate. Peg-20 Stearate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsifying, humectant moisturizing, cleansing surfactant ingredient.

8. ↑ fatty alcohols ( Cetyl Alcohol ) coconut-derived emollient moisturizer, emulsifies & stabilizes emulsions; thickeners; carrying agents; slightly waxy texture

9. ↑ Zinc Gluconate. Proven to treat inflammatory acne; also preventative. Reduces the production of Squalane, a component of human sebum.

10. ↑ Alcohol Denat.. Alcohol Denat. is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an anti-foaming, antimicrobial, astringent, that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, solvent to dissolve things in a formula, viscosity controlling ingredient.

11. ↑ EDTA. Edta is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an chelating ingredient.

12. ↑ Glycolic Acid. Proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles; hyperpigmentation; smooths, exfoliates & thickens skin; increases skin hydration & elasticity; good melasma treatment

13. ↑ Chlorphenesin. Chlorphenesin is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an antimicrobial, preservative ingredient.

14. ↑ Dimethiconol. Dimethiconol is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an anti-foaming, emollient moisturizing, MOISTURISING ingredient.

15. ↑ mineral oil ( Paraffin ) An oil with occlusive properties (baby oil), paraffin, by itself, is a waxy petroleum-based thickener

16. ↑ Vitamin E ( Tocopheryl ) Antioxidant emollient & occlusive moisturizer with proven effects: protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage; increases the efficacy of active sunscreen ingredients; reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress; reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin's barrier function; protects the skin barrier's oil (lipid) balance during the cleansing process; reduces the severity of sunburn; preservative (if at the end of the list)

17. ↑ methicone. Methicone is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an antistatic, emollient moisturizing ingredient.

18. ↑ Vitamin C ( Ascorbyl Glucoside ) an antioxidant proven to give you photoprotection by preventing oxidation & inflammation; boosts collagen production; can lighten hyperpigmentation if the concentration is high enough; also used as pH adjuster/buffering agent; fragrance ingredient

19. ↑ Fragrance. Fragrance in skin care is like spraying perfume on your face. Smells nice, but potentially irritating and damaging to your skin's acid mantle. Especially if these ingredients are high up on the ingredient list.

20. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

21. ↑ CI 19140. Ci 19140 is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an cosmetic color ingredient.

22. ↑ Glycerin. A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers

23. ↑ nylon- ( Nylon 12 ) bulks a product, controls viscosity & makes it opaque; synthetic alternative to clay; gives a soft focus look; reduces shine

24. ↑ Silica. Silica is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an abrasive exfoliating, absorbing, anti-caking, bulking aka makes a product bulkier, opacifying aka makes the formula less clear, viscosity controlling ingredient.

25. ↑ Kaolin. a clay much like any other, absorbs excess oil and dirt from skin. High in potassium and can be used in cleansers to give a silkier feel. Also has anti-caking properties; said to be ideal for sensitive skin.