This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Avena Sativa Kernel Flour and Avena Sativa Kernel Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness.
This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Tocopherol to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Polyacrylamide, Dimethiconol, Sorbitan Olivate, Synthetic Beeswax, Laureth-7, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Pseudonarcissus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Iris Versicolor Extract
EmollientFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mannose
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Simethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Ozokerite, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Arginine, Arachidyl Glucoside, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Collagen Extract, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Glucose, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Rose Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Narcissus Pseudonarcissus Flower Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Propanediol, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Mannose, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Gluceth-20, Simethicone, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Panthenol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerCetearyl Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier and texture enhancer. It helps keep the oil and water phases from separating so your formulas stay stable.
You'll likely see it combined with Sorbitan Olivate (together sold as the trade name Olivem 1000). This combination generates a liquid crystal structure that closely resemble the lipid organization of the stratum corneum.
These "skin-like" liquid crystals improve skin barrier integrity and promote the delivery of actives into the skin.
This ingredient is well-tolerated and has no significant sensitization data.
Because it is derived from the fatty acids in olive oil, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient 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.
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
