Avène XeraCalm A.D Ultra-Rich Cleansing Bar Versus basis Sensitive Skin bar
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Avène XeraCalm A.D Ultra-Rich Cleansing Bar 15 ingredients
basis Sensitive Skin bar 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Avène XeraCalm A.D Ultra-Rich Cleansing Bar 15 ingredients
basis Sensitive Skin bar 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Ceteareth-6
Emulsifying
Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Tallowate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoate
Cleansing
Sodium Palm Kernelate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Thiosulfate
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cyclopentadecanone
MaskingPentasodium Pentetate
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Emulsion StabilisingLanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Thiosulfate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cyclopentadecanone, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Lanolin Alcohol, Beeswax
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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