SVR Xerial 10 Body Lotion Versus Avène Akérat Smoothing Exfoliating Cream
Updated on January 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
SVR Xerial 10 Body Lotion 28 ingredients
Avène Akérat Smoothing Exfoliating Cream 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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SVR Xerial 10 Body Lotion 28 ingredients
Avène Akérat Smoothing Exfoliating Cream 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hexyldecyl Stearate
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Stearoxy Dimethicone
Emollient
Serine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Humectant
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Water, Urea, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hexyldecyl Stearate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Sodium Chloride, Stearoxy Dimethicone, Serine, Allantoin, Histidine, Bacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, O-Cymen-5-Ol
Urea
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolUrea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaWater. 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!
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