Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin versus e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on October 13, 2021
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, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
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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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil 32 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
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil 32 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
Water • Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil • Stearyl Heptanoate • Isohexadecane • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Isopropyl Isostearate • Cetearyl Olivate • Trehalose • Stearic Acid • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Silica • Sodium Hyaluronate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Panthenol • Sorbitan Olivate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Polyethylene • Disodium EDTA • Polyacrylate-13 • Polyisobutene • Polysorbate 20 • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • BHA
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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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil 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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 11.
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolAveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 13.
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil contains this as ingredient number 30.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil 32 ingredients
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Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil 32 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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil 32 ingredients
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