Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Honest Beauty Eczema Soothing Therapy Cream versus Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm .
Last updated on January 05, 2024. Published on March 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Honest Beauty Eczema Soothing Therapy Cream 29 ingredients
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Honest Beauty Eczema Soothing Therapy Cream 29 ingredients
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm 20 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Honest Beauty Eczema Soothing Therapy Cream 29 ingredients
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm 20 ingredients
Water • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Glycerin • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Diheptyl Succinate • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Jojoba Esters • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Cellulose • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Squalane • Allantoin • Tocopherol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Cetyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Hectorite • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Citrate
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract 1% • Glycerin • Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Isocetyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Cetyl Alcohol • Benzyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate • Benzoic Acid • Stearic Acid • Dipotassium Phosphate • Potassium Phosphate • P-Anisic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Hydroxide • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Ceramide NP • Citric Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterHonest Beauty Eczema Soothing Therapy Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinHonest Beauty Eczema Soothing Therapy Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholHonest Beauty Eczema Soothing Therapy Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholHonest Beauty Eczema Soothing Therapy Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidHonest Beauty Eczema Soothing Therapy Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Honest Beauty Eczema Soothing Therapy Cream 29 ingredients
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm 20 ingredients
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Honest Beauty Eczema Soothing Therapy Cream 29 ingredients
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