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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US versus Aveeno Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator .

Last updated on October 29, 2023. Published on August 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Exfoliator American Brand United States

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Price

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Starts at $9.18
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Starts at $10.39

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)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Explained

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

1
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 Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US contains this as ingredient number 1.

Aveeno Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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 Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US contains this as ingredient number 2.

Aveeno Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US contains this as ingredient number 9.

Aveeno Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US contains this as ingredient number 14.

Aveeno Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

31% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 13 ratings
Works Well (2) Doesn't Work (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Broke Me Out (1) Light (1)
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sylvia_933

11 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

Good for sensitive and dry skin
My skin is sensitive and I recently tried this out- doesnt emulsify, but moisturizes and cleanses my skin, haven’t...

Good for sensitive and dry skin
My skin is sensitive and I recently tried this out- doesnt emulsify, but moisturizes and cleanses my skin, haven’t tried it for makeup removal as I usually use it as my second cleanser

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caabbage

10 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Thought Aveeno was for sensitive skin
I looked through so many products. This has few ingredients and apparently shouldn’t cause issues! Well…...

Thought Aveeno was for sensitive skin
I looked through so many products. This has few ingredients and apparently shouldn’t cause issues! Well… used it for one night and gave me the squeaky clean/tight feeling!! Won’t be using again.

Aveeno Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator 18 ingredients

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