Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil versus A-derma Exomega Control Foaming Gel .
Published on December 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 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
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients
A-derma Exomega Control Foaming Gel 18 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 🎉
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 😥
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients
A-derma Exomega Control Foaming Gel 18 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients
A-derma Exomega Control Foaming Gel 18 ingredients
Glycerin • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Peg-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol • Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate • Laureth-3 • Coco-Glucoside • Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract • Arginine • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Sorbic Acid • Tocopherol
Water • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Decyl Glucoside • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Chloride • Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol • Sorbitol • Glycerin • Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate • 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid • Avena Sativa Leaf/Stem Extract • Benzoic Acid • Citric Acid • Glyceryl Laurate • Lactic Acid • Maltodextrin • Oenothera Biennis Oil
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.
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 XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.
A-derma Exomega Control Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is a synthetic polymer with emulsifying and cleansing properties.
As an emulsifier, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate prevents ingredients such as oils and water from separating. It also helps rinse away oils, dirt, and pollutants from skin.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also dry out skin.
Learn more about Peg-7 Glyceryl CocoateAvène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.
A-derma Exomega Control Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol.
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.
A-derma Exomega Control Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate isn't fungal acne safe.
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.
A-derma Exomega Control Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.
A-derma Exomega Control Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.
Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis OilAvène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 14.
A-derma Exomega Control Foaming Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients
A-derma Exomega Control Foaming Gel 18 ingredients
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Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients
A-derma Exomega Control Foaming Gel 18 ingredients
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