Aveeno Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm Versus Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Flare-Up Relief Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm versus Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Flare-Up Relief Cream .

Last updated on February 12, 2024. Published on March 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Aveeno Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm

Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Flare-Up Relief Cream

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Body Lotion American Brand United States

Body Treatment

Body treatments are designed to help fix or alleviate skin conditions.

Body Lotion

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Ingredient Info

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Aveeno Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm 21 ingredients

Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Flare-Up Relief Cream 24 ingredients

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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Aveeno Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm 21 ingredients

Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Flare-Up Relief Cream 24 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Exfoliators (2)

Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Aveeno Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm 21 ingredients

Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Flare-Up Relief Cream 24 ingredients

Colloidal Oatmeal 1% • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Benzoic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ceramide NP • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Citric Acid • Dimethicone • Dipotassium Phosphate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Isocetyl Alcohol • P-Anisic Acid • Potassium Phosphate • Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate • Sodium Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • Water

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil 2% • Water • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Dimethicone • Pentylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Sodium PCA • Arginine • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Sodium Phytate • Cellulose Gum • Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Maltodextrin • Ceramide NP

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Ingredients Explained

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Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

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.

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Aveeno Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Flare-Up Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ceramide NP

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

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Aveeno Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.

Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Flare-Up Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Aveeno Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.

Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Flare-Up Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Aveeno Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.

Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Flare-Up Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Aveeno Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.

Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Flare-Up Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Aveeno Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.

Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Flare-Up Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Water

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 Baby Eczema Care Nighttime Balm contains this as ingredient number 21.

Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Flare-Up Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

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