Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream Versus Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream 22 ingredients
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream 15 ingredients
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Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream 22 ingredients
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
Potassium Lactate
BufferingDimethyl Mea
BufferingPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Methylparaben
Preservative
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Isopropyl Myristate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Citric Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Potassium Lactate, Dimethyl Mea, PEG-40 Stearate, Methylparaben, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Petrolatum
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-20
CleansingBenzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinOatmeal flour is created by grinding down the kernels of oats. Oatmeal helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin.
Oatmeal kernel flour has abrasive, or exfoliating, properties.
Learn all about the skin benefits of colloidal oatmeal here.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel FlourAvena Sativa Kernel Oil is the oil from colloidal oatmeal.
Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
Colloidal Oatmeal helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells.
Overall,Avena Sativa Kernel Oil is great at providing the skin with moisture. It also protects the skin as an antioxidant.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel OilAvena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect our skin from free-radical damage.
Oatmeal also contains beneficial compounds:
This ingredient is created by mixing grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream 22 ingredients
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream 15 ingredients
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Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream 22 ingredients
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream 15 ingredients
I literally wouldn’t survive in UK weather if it weren’t for this. Much better than all the emollients the GP would prescribe me (looking at you, e45). Just make sure not to use too much or you’ll end up with sticky skin.
i had these really aggressive hives/rashes that would cover my whole body (looks a lot like psoriasis but the drs are no help) tried all your standard brands like e45, oilatum, etc aswell as a collection of prescribed steroid creams. This lotion is the only thing that’s ever helped my skin stop breaking out into these insane rashes that I get in the summer & spring because it’s fragrance free and Show more
