Avène Cold Cream Versus Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Avène Cold Cream 16 ingredients
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 14 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Avène Cold Cream 16 ingredients
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 14 ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAquaphilus Dolomiae Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEvening Primrose Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumSodium 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 HydroxideWater. 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!
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Avène Cold Cream 16 ingredients
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 14 ingredients
Reviews
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Avène Cold Cream 16 ingredients
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 14 ingredients
Extremely sensitive skin
This cream was my life saver! Anyone who is looking for a cream that won’t irritate dry skin this is the one! Any other cream I have tried it has caused irritation. This winter my skin barrier was completely broken. This provided instant relief. A great aleternative for people who need a replacement for the discontinued la Roche posay product ‘toleriane ultra creme Show more
