Dr.G Red Blemish Repair Soothing Cream Versus Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Moisturizing Cream
Updated on October 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr.G Red Blemish Repair Soothing Cream 57 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Moisturizing Cream 25 ingredients
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Dr.G Red Blemish Repair Soothing Cream 57 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Moisturizing Cream 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningVinyldimethicone
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dilauryl Thiodipropionate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Taitensis Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantGlutathione
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialYeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Diglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Vinyldimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tranexamic Acid, Triethylhexanoin, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Carbomer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Synthetic Beeswax, Palmitic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Stearic Acid, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Adenosine, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Bisabolol, Maltodextrin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Callus Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Glutathione, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Yeast Ferment Extract, Pantothenic Acid, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylamide
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyacrylamide, Arachidyl Glucoside, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Laureth-7, Ceramide NP
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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolCetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosidePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateIngredient Ratings
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Dr.G Red Blemish Repair Soothing Cream 57 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Moisturizing Cream 25 ingredients
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Dr.G Red Blemish Repair Soothing Cream 57 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Moisturizing Cream 25 ingredients
Weirdly enough this burns when I put it on
It’s not very hydrating, I would say it works slightly. I feel the need to apply additional moisturizer throughout the day, which I don’t have to do with basic moisturizers like cerave.
