Updated on June 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
SVR Topialyse Cleansing Oil 18 ingredients
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients
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SVR Topialyse Cleansing Oil 18 ingredients
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
Coco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
6 Benefits
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
4 Benefits 2 Concerns
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a prebiotic. It prevents harmful bacteria from growing on skin by keeping the skin's microbiome in balance.
2 Concerns
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. This just means it is creating by reacting alcohol and sugar. It is a cleansing and foaming ingredient.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil is AKA cotton seed oil.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Water, Glycerin, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Coco-Betaine, Niacinamide, Citric Acid, Sodium Olivamphoacetate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Parfum, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Peg-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate isn't fungal acne safe.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
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Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
Helps reduce irritation Not safe for Fungal Acne
Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
May worsen Eczema
Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.
Antioxidant 4 Benefits May cause irritation
Tocopherol (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.
Glycerin, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Peg-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Laureth-3, Coco-Glucoside, Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
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