Eucerin AtopiControl Balm Versus Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin AtopiControl Balm versus Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm .

Published on August 12, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Eucerin AtopiControl Balm

Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm

Facial Treatment German Brand Germany

General Moisturizer French Brand France

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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Eucerin AtopiControl Balm 28 ingredients

Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm 17 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Eucerin AtopiControl Balm 28 ingredients

Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm 17 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating

Reduces Irritation

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Eucerin AtopiControl Balm 28 ingredients

Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm 17 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Octyldodecanol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Behenyl Alcohol • Distarch Phosphate • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Ceramide NP • Tocopherol • Sodium PCA • Glycine • Arginine Hcl • Decylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Carbomer • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Trisodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate

Paraffinum Liquidum • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Peg-12 • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Peg-100 Stearate • Polyacrylate-13 • Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract • Arginine • Citric Acid • Glycine • Polyisobutene • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Acetate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Tocopherol • Water

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Eucerin AtopiControl Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Eucerin AtopiControl Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.

Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Eucerin AtopiControl Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

Oenothera Biennis Oil

What it does: Emollient

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Eucerin AtopiControl Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.

Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Eucerin AtopiControl Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.

Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.

Glycine

What it does: Buffering, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.

Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.

As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.

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Eucerin AtopiControl Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.

Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Eucerin AtopiControl Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.

Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.

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