Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin Versus bareMinerals Poreless Oil-Free Moisturizer
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients
bareMinerals Poreless Oil-Free Moisturizer 39 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients
bareMinerals Poreless Oil-Free Moisturizer 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyacrylamide
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingChrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
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
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipeptide-15
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Trehalose
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Triethylhexanoin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Dipeptide-15, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Trehalose, Tocopherol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Acer Saccharum Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Gluconolactone, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Betaine, Sodium Metabisulfite, Isostearic Acid, Coconut Acid, PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Behenic Acid, Silica, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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 GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ingredient Ratings
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Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients
bareMinerals Poreless Oil-Free Moisturizer 39 ingredients
Reviews
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Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients
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.
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.
