Natio Calm Delicate Care Cleansing Milk Versus Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Natio Calm Delicate Care Cleansing Milk 18 ingredients
Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Natio Calm Delicate Care Cleansing Milk 18 ingredients
Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Octyldodecanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
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 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 AlcoholSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Natio Calm Delicate Care Cleansing Milk 18 ingredients
Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Natio Calm Delicate Care Cleansing Milk 18 ingredients
Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
Amazing cleanser for sensitive skin! Skin doesn't feel dry after and almost feels moisturized with this cleanser. Not very tough on removing makeup so I do recommend using micellar water / makeup remover before since this product is so gentle. But I am soo happy with this product it's I think the first cleanser that does 0 irritation for me
It’s very gentle but it always makes many small pimples on my face
