L'Oreal Fine Flowers Cleansing Milk Versus Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin - US
Updated on October 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. 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, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Fine Flowers Cleansing Milk 24 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
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L'Oreal Fine Flowers Cleansing Milk 24 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
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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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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L'Oreal Fine Flowers Cleansing Milk 24 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients

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L'Oreal Fine Flowers Cleansing Milk 24 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
Great for my broken skin barrier. I have dehydrated skin, clog prone (acne prone) with oily T-zone. This one is gentle, non striping and did NOT cause me acne.
It's even gentler than LRP Toleriane Hydrating cleanser, and doesn't sting my eyes compared to that one! I love it so much! It has a creamy gel, slightly sticky consistency, very soft, with a slight oat smell that I have fallen in love with. It is non-foaming, and while it's not hydrating or moisturizing, it doesn't strip your face at all.
It is now my holy grail cleanser, especially when my Show more