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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam versus Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on April 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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Buy Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam

Starts at $9.90
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Starts at $19.97

Ingredient Info

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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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Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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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Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 2.

Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

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Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 12.

Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 22.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 19.

Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 20.

Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 22.

Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 19.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

35% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam 23 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin 22 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 4 ratings
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Marimosa

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Gave me congested skin & was too greasy.
I really wanted this product to work but it really congested my skin. It also was greasy I was expecting...

Gave me congested skin & was too greasy.
I really wanted this product to work but it really congested my skin. It also was greasy I was expecting it to really hydrate my skin but it didn't. it caused me more fungal acne as well.

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115

1 year ago · Dry Skin
Review

Super soothing moisturiser
I needed to repair my damaged skin barrier when I began adapalene treatment for acne. This felt so soothing and I've...

Super soothing moisturiser
I needed to repair my damaged skin barrier when I began adapalene treatment for acne. This felt so soothing and I've kept it in ever since. It plays well on my dry and acne prone skin in my PM and AM routines, I feel it helps keep my skin calm and hydrated alongside adapalene and the other actives in my routine.

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