Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin versus Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on October 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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 or sulfates
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel 12 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel 12 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel 12 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Olivate • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Sorbitan Olivate • Polyacrylamide • Synthetic Beeswax • Phenoxyethanol • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Panthenol • Chlorphenesin • Dimethiconol • Carbomer • Laureth-7 • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinAveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateAveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateAveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 9.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 16.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 19.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideAveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 20.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel 12 ingredients
Usage
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Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel 12 ingredients
Reviews
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Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients
Marimosa
Gave me congested skin & was too greasy.
I really wanted this product to work but it really congested my skin. It also was greasy I was expecting...
Gave me congested skin & was too greasy.
I really wanted this product to work but it really congested my skin. It also was greasy I was expecting it to really hydrate my skin but it didn't. it caused me more fungal acne as well.
115
Super soothing moisturiser
I needed to repair my damaged skin barrier when I began adapalene treatment for acne. This felt so soothing and I've...
Super soothing moisturiser
I needed to repair my damaged skin barrier when I began adapalene treatment for acne. This felt so soothing and I've kept it in ever since. It plays well on my dry and acne prone skin in my PM and AM routines, I feel it helps keep my skin calm and hydrated alongside adapalene and the other actives in my routine.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Hydrating Facial Gel 12 ingredients
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