Aveeno Calm + Restore Skin Therapy Balm for Sensitive Skin Versus Murad Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Calm + Restore Skin Therapy Balm for Sensitive Skin 14 ingredients
Murad Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Aveeno Calm + Restore Skin Therapy Balm for Sensitive Skin 14 ingredients
Murad Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Petrolatum
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-20
CleansingBenzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Colloidal Oatmeal 5%
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Musa Sapientum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Betaine
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhysalis Pubescens Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningAlbatrellus Confluens Extract
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHectorite
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Colloidal Oatmeal 5%, Water, Squalane, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Musa Sapientum Leaf Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Physalis Pubescens Fruit Juice, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Jojoba Esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hectorite, Carbomer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin
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 WaterCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideAvena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect our skin from free-radical damage.
Oatmeal also contains beneficial compounds:
This ingredient is created by mixing grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Aveeno Calm + Restore Skin Therapy Balm for Sensitive Skin 14 ingredients
Murad Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment 29 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Aveeno Calm + Restore Skin Therapy Balm for Sensitive Skin 14 ingredients
Murad Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment 29 ingredients
So far, the only thing that has helped my sensitive, red, combination skin this winter. It's not greasy, and disappears in the skin. Goodbye tight skin and eczema :*
