Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion - US Versus Garnier Intensive 7 Days Hydrating Lotion With Aloe
Updated on September 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion 14 ingredients
Garnier Intensive 7 Days Hydrating Lotion With Aloe 27 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion 14 ingredients
Garnier Intensive 7 Days Hydrating Lotion With Aloe 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Zinc Gluconate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Eugenol, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Parfum
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion 14 ingredients
Garnier Intensive 7 Days Hydrating Lotion With Aloe 27 ingredients
Reviews
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Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion 14 ingredients
Product review:
It gives me small whiteheads in summer but works great in winter. in winter it doesn't give whiteheads. I wash my face and apply this, my skin is all set. It's moisturizing and hydrating and also soothing for eczema too. it doesn't irritate it.
My skin:
Eczmea on the forehead, fungal acne, milia, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and normal to combination skin.
