Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash versus Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash .
Published on November 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash 18 ingredients
Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
At a glance
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Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash 18 ingredients
Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash 18 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash 18 ingredients
Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash 18 ingredients
Water • Sodium Trideceth Sulfate • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Lauroamphoacetate • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Laureth-2 • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Ceramide 3 • Panthenol • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Water • Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate • C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside • Lauryl Hydroxysultaine • Ppg-4 Lauryl Ether • Alcohol Denat. • Sodium Hydroxide • Zinc Chloride • Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride • Methylglucoside Phosphate • Eucalyptus Maculata Extract • Malic Acid • Acrylamide • Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate • Cetyl Pyrrolidonylmethyl Dimonium Chloride • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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 Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideAveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 15.
Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateAveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 18.
Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 19.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash 18 ingredients
Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash 18 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash 18 ingredients
Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash 18 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash 18 ingredients
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A potential holy grail for those with temperamental, sensitive skin. This creamy body wash is perfectly rich and soothing, making it suited to...
A potential holy grail for those with temperamental, sensitive skin. This creamy body wash is perfectly rich and soothing, making it suited to managing eczema and chronically dry skin without leaving residue. Simultaneously, the ingredients won't risk a breakout for those with seborrhea or fungal acne.
It is worth noting that this wash does contain ammonium lauryl sulfate. Anecdotally, I have found ALS to be mercifully non-reactive with my skin. It offers the textural joy of a silky, gentle foam, and hits the cleansing sweet spot between "no residue" and "not stripping". Your mileage may vary if your skin prefers little-to-no cleansers in a wash - but that does not include me.
In a formulation like this, these positives are balanced exceptionally well. The ALS is a great dry skin alternative to SLS's cleaning power and suds. It makes the body wash an enjoyable experience in addition to being effective.
Alternatives
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