Comparison between Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum, For Sensitive Skin vs. Medik8 Ultimate Recovery

Find out which product is better for your skin.

19 Ingredients 42

1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
4
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
5
Glycerin
6
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
6
Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina)
7
Ethylhexylglycerin
7
Squalane
8
Phenoxyethanol
8
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
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Uniqueness14 out of 19
73.7%
Uniqueness37 out of 42
88.1%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 19
26%
chemical
11 out of 19
58%
natural
16 out of 42
38%
chemical
21 out of 42
50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#3Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour#14
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 1
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#3Glycerin#5Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil#10Propylene Glycol#13Butylene Glycol#25Beta-Glucan#31Alcohol Denatured#34
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 4
Zinc Oxide#17Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#37Petrolatum#12Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil#14Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil#23Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate#42
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Zinc Oxide#17Benzoic Acid#36Citric Acid#41

Detailed view

Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum, For Sensitive Skin vs. Medik8 Ultimate Recovery
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

Position 3

#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#3Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Viscosity controlling agent
Antioxidants
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil is a great vegetable oil to counter dryness. It reduces inflammation and it’s a very nice ingredient for people with redness, eczema, and rosacea. It’s accepted very well by humans skin because its chemical structure is very similar to sebum. That’s why it will hardly provoke any allergy. It’s a very good helper for people with dry skin.

Position 4

#4Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Surfactant
Softening
Hair conditioning
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
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#4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

Position 5

#5Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Softening
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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