Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face versus Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US .
Last updated on October 29, 2023. Published on May 09, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face 18 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Aveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face 18 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face 18 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Acrylates Copolymer • Hydroxyacetophenone • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Disodium EDTA • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
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 Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face contains this as ingredient number 1.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinAveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face contains this as ingredient number 2.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US contains this as ingredient number 2.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face contains this as ingredient number 8.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US contains this as ingredient number 10.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face contains this as ingredient number 11.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideAveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face contains this as ingredient number 12.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US contains this as ingredient number 14.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAAveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face contains this as ingredient number 14.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US contains this as ingredient number 11.
Oatmeal flour is created by grinding down the kernels of oats. Oatmeal helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin.
Learn all about the skin benefits of colloidal oatmeal here.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face contains this as ingredient number 15.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face contains this as ingredient number 17.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US contains this as ingredient number 12.
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice is an antioxidant.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face contains this as ingredient number 18.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US contains this as ingredient number 15.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face 18 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
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Aveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face 18 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
Reviews
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Aveeno Ultra-Calming®Hydrating Gel Cleanser For Face 18 ingredients
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.
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