Avène XeraCalm A.D. Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil Versus Skinmade Grape Seed Oil + Squalane Nourishing Cleansing Oil
Updated on August 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
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 XeraCalm A.D. Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil 20 ingredients
Skinmade Grape Seed Oil + Squalane Nourishing Cleansing Oil 18 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Avène XeraCalm A.D. Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil 20 ingredients
Skinmade Grape Seed Oil + Squalane Nourishing Cleansing Oil 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingAquaphilus Dolomiae Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingEvening Primrose Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Glycerin, Water, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract, Arginine, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Evening Primrose Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycine, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polysorbate 20, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20This oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Avène XeraCalm A.D. Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil 20 ingredients
Skinmade Grape Seed Oil + Squalane Nourishing Cleansing Oil 18 ingredients
Reviews
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Avène XeraCalm A.D. Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil 20 ingredients
The best cleanser I have and ever will use. Nothing compares. Removed makeup. Balances. Restores. Improves my eczema. I shave with it. My skin and face are lost without it.
Skinmade Grape Seed Oil + Squalane Nourishing Cleansing Oil 18 ingredients
This oil cleanser is free from fatty alcohols, which is a plus for sensitive skin.
However, it contains a combination of oils that are high in fatty acids like Moringa and Shea Butter, which have a tendency to clog pores.
If you don't emulsify properly and rinse it off thoroughly, it can leave residue behind and lead to clogged pores and an increase in tiny bumps.
