Updated on October 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream 14 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
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Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream 14 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Helps reduce irritation
According to INCI standards, this ingredient refers to the physical ground up oatmeal. If you are looking for colloidal oatmeal in skincare, you'll most likely see Avena Sativa Kernel Extract on your ingredient list.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It can be found naturally in our skin and hair.
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil is the oil from colloidal oatmeal.
Steareth-20 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from stearyl alcohol.
2 Concerns
Benzalkonium Chloride is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
Antioxidant Helps hydrate Dry Skin
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Oatmeal flour is created by grinding down the kernels of oats. Oatmeal helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
Zea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
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.
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice is an antioxidant.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Polysorbate 20, Poloxamer 188, Zea Mays Starch, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream 14 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
Reviews
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Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream 14 ingredients
mofii
It was very moisturizering without being too heavy but gave me an allergic reaction
I did fix some dry skin on my legs/arms but I broke out in rash...
It was very moisturizering without being too heavy but gave me an allergic reaction
I did fix some dry skin on my legs/arms but I broke out in rash on my stomach and back.
Veronica Rose
Healed my perioral dermatitis. Can get greasy and feel oily, but it's good for a dewy/glowy makeup look.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
sylvia_933
Good for sensitive and dry skin
My skin is sensitive and I recently tried this out- doesnt emulsify, but moisturizes and cleanses my skin, haven’t...
Good for sensitive and dry skin
My skin is sensitive and I recently tried this out- doesnt emulsify, but moisturizes and cleanses my skin, haven’t tried it for makeup removal as I usually use it as my second cleanser
caabbage
Thought Aveeno was for sensitive skin
I looked through so many products. This has few ingredients and apparently shouldn’t cause issues! Well…...
Thought Aveeno was for sensitive skin
I looked through so many products. This has few ingredients and apparently shouldn’t cause issues! Well… used it for one night and gave me the squeaky clean/tight feeling!! Won’t be using again.
