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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Anti-Itch Concentrated Lotion versus Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream .

Published on December 13, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both facial treatments. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, oils and silicones

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Facial Treatment American Brand United States
Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Buy Anti-Itch Concentrated Lotion

Starts at $7.17
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Starts at $5.72

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Abrasive, Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. It is formed from grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.

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 help stabilize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells.

Avenacins found in colloidal oatmeal have anti-fungal properties. The saponins have a cleaning affect.

Overall, colloidal oatmeal is great at providing the skin with moisture and help sooth irritation. It also protects the skin in various ways.

Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Aveeno Anti-Itch Concentrated Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Loved

Oatmeal flour is created by grinding down the kernels of oats. Oatmeal helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin.

Learn all about the skin benefits of colloidal oatmeal here.

Aveeno Anti-Itch Concentrated Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Avena 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 Oil

Aveeno Anti-Itch Concentrated Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Aveeno Anti-Itch Concentrated Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

56% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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