Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream versus Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm .
Last updated on November 22, 2023. Published on November 17, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Price
Ingredient Info
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream 14 ingredients
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm 17 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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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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Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream 14 ingredients
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream 14 ingredients
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm 17 ingredients
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 WaterAvène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideAvène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinAvène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineAvène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAvène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream 14 ingredients
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm 17 ingredients
Usage
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Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream 14 ingredients
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm 17 ingredients
Reviews
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Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream 14 ingredients
Ariana_437
Brittskye157
LOVE
It’s amazing not to heavy or to light, feels kinda cooling, very hydrating, goes well under anything, not shiny or matte. Very soft/ creamy....
LOVE
It’s amazing not to heavy or to light, feels kinda cooling, very hydrating, goes well under anything, not shiny or matte. Very soft/ creamy.
My only downside is the price for the amount you get.
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm 17 ingredients
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