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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm versus QV Intensive Ointment Spain .

Last updated on January 04, 2024. Published on September 27, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer Australian Brand Australia

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.

QV Intensive Ointment Spain contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.

QV Intensive Ointment Spain contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

35% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
0% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
100% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm 20 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

QV Intensive Ointment 7 ingredients

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