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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Krave Beauty Oat So Simple Water Cream versus Avène Extreme Tolerance Emulsion .

Last updated on April 11, 2024. Published on March 15, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Emulsion French Brand France

General Moisturizer

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

Emulsion

A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.

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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

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Benefits

Hydrating

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening
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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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Krave Beauty Oat So Simple Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Avène Extreme Tolerance Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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Krave Beauty Oat So Simple Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Avène Extreme Tolerance Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

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Krave Beauty Oat So Simple Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Avène Extreme Tolerance Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

44% are loved or liked
33% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Krave Beauty Oat So Simple Water Cream 9 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 5 reviews
Beepbop3's Avatar'
Jul 1, 2023

Not as hydrating as I expected.
Don’t get me wrong it is a very light weight non irritating moisturizer, I just didn’t feel that the hydration was lacking for what I may have expected it to perform as.

Not as hydrating as I expected.
Don’t get me wrong it is a very light weight non irritating moisturizer, I just didn’t feel that the hydration was lacking for what I may have expected it to perform as.

fmlcrps's Avatar'
Jul 1, 2023

it is really simple
the cream is thick, there is no dominant fragrance, once you apply it to your face the cream melts, really smooth and easy to apply. It's a bit sticky at first but after a few minutes after it sinks in and dries, it...

it is really simple
the cream is thick, there is no dominant fragrance, once you apply it to your face the cream melts, really smooth and easy to apply. It's a bit sticky at first but after a few minutes after it sinks in and dries, it gives healthy glow to my face. I'm really happy to find this cream because it's really hard for me to find a suitable moisturizer. plus, this cream is fungal acne safe and the ingredients are very minimal, so it's safe for those with allergic or sensitive skin.

Vanaly's Avatar'
Sep 12, 2022

Perfect for sensitive skin!
I loved this cream so much. The title is very fitting it is really simple. I have the most sensitive skin ever and I had no problem with this at all- that is very rare! My only problem with this is that it's...

Perfect for sensitive skin!
I loved this cream so much. The title is very fitting it is really simple. I have the most sensitive skin ever and I had no problem with this at all- that is very rare! My only problem with this is that it's not the most hydrating for a 'cream'. I do have to reapply if I use this because I do feel like it soaks in quickly with no extra moisture. If you have more oily skin this could be a great option.

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