Murad Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment Versus Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Murad Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment 29 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser 31 ingredients
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Murad Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment 29 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Colloidal Oatmeal 5%
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Musa Sapientum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Betaine
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhysalis Pubescens Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningAlbatrellus Confluens Extract
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHectorite
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Colloidal Oatmeal 5%, Water, Squalane, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Musa Sapientum Leaf Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Physalis Pubescens Fruit Juice, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Jojoba Esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hectorite, Carbomer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Santalum Spicata Wood Oil
Perfuming
Myroxylon Pereirae Oil
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Algae Extract
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Phytate
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Xanthan Gum, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Zinc Oxide, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Santalum Spicata Wood Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae Oil, Niacinamide, Algae Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Phytate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate
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 WaterCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholAvena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect our skin from free-radical damage.
Oatmeal also contains beneficial compounds:
This ingredient is created by mixing grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideTocopherol (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.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Murad Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment 29 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser 31 ingredients
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Murad Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment 29 ingredients
So far, the only thing that has helped my sensitive, red, combination skin this winter. It's not greasy, and disappears in the skin. Goodbye tight skin and eczema :*
Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser 31 ingredients
It feels hydrating for a cleanser but somehow still manages to leave my skin looking dull and feeling dry.
