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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy, Itch Relief Balm versus Gold Bond Advanced Healing Medicated Skin Protectant Ointment .

Published on February 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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Facial Treatment American Brand United States
Body Lotion American Brand United States

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Price

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Starts at $4.95
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Starts at $17.51

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 (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (2)
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.

When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.

Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.

Learn more about Isopropyl Palmitate

Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy, Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.

Gold Bond Advanced Healing Medicated Skin Protectant Ointment contains this as ingredient number 1.

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 Restorative Skin Therapy, Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.

Gold Bond Advanced Healing Medicated Skin Protectant Ointment contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

33% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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