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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 Ultimate Skin Protectant Eczema Relief Hand Cream .

Published on February 10, 2023

Overview

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 oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Facial Treatment American Brand United States
Hand Cream 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.

Hand Cream

Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.

Price

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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
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Restorative Skin Therapy, Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

Gold Bond Ultimate Skin Protectant Eczema Relief Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Disliked

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.

Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.

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Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy, Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

Gold Bond Ultimate Skin Protectant Eczema Relief Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy, Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

Gold Bond Ultimate Skin Protectant Eczema Relief Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy, Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.

Gold Bond Ultimate Skin Protectant Eczema Relief Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

5
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 Ultimate Skin Protectant Eczema Relief Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Abrasive, Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. It is formed from grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.

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 help stabilize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells.

Avenacins found in colloidal oatmeal have anti-fungal properties. The saponins have a cleaning affect.

Overall, colloidal oatmeal is great at providing the skin with moisture and help sooth irritation. It also protects the skin in various ways.

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Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy, Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.

Gold Bond Ultimate Skin Protectant Eczema Relief Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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33% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

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