Aveeno Calm & Restore Oat Rich Balm Versus CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - EU

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Calm & Restore Oat Rich Balm versus CeraVe Moisturizing Cream EU .

Published on January 08, 2024

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 ceramides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

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Aveeno Calm & Restore Oat Rich Balm

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada

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

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Aveeno Calm & Restore Oat Rich Balm 18 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

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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Aveeno Calm & Restore Oat Rich Balm 18 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators (2)

Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Anti-Aging

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Ceramides (3)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Anti-Aging (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Aveeno Calm & Restore Oat Rich Balm 18 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Panthenol • Distearyldimonium Chloride • Petrolatum • Isopropyl Palmitate • Cetyl Alcohol • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Steareth-20 • Citric Acid • Benzalkonium Chloride • Ceramide 3 • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Sodium Chloride • Potassium Sorbate • Tocopherol

Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-20 • Petrolatum • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Potassium Phosphate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Disodium EDTA • Dipotassium Phosphate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Ceramide EOP

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

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 Oat Rich Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream EU contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

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 Oat Rich Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream EU contains this as ingredient number 2.

Petrolatum

What it does: Emollient

Community Rating: Disliked

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.

Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.

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Aveeno Calm & Restore Oat Rich Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream EU contains this as ingredient number 7.

Cetyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Its main roles are:

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Aveeno Calm & Restore Oat Rich Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream EU contains this as ingredient number 5.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Aveeno Calm & Restore Oat Rich Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream EU contains this as ingredient number 4.

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Aveeno Calm & Restore Oat Rich Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream EU contains this as ingredient number 23.

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