COOLA ER+ Radical Recovery After-Sun Lotion Versus Avène Tolerance Extreme Emulsion
Updated on April 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COOLA ER+ Radical Recovery After-Sun Lotion 18 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Extreme Emulsion 6 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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COOLA ER+ Radical Recovery After-Sun Lotion 18 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Extreme Emulsion 6 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSaccharomyces/Agave Americana Leaf Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Saccharomyces/Agave Americana Leaf Ferment Filtrate, Cetyl Palmitate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Xanthan Gum, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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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COOLA ER+ Radical Recovery After-Sun Lotion 18 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Extreme Emulsion 6 ingredients
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