Comparison between Aveeno Face Calm And Restore Cleanser vs. Dermatica Balancing Glycerin Gel Cleanser

Find out which product is better for your skin.

20 Ingredients 11

1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
Glycerin
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
4
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour
4
Lauryl Glucoside
5
Polysorbate-20
5
Xanthan Gum
6
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/​leaf/​stem Juice
6
Phenoxyethanol
7
Ethylhexylglycerin
7
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
8
Pentylene Glycol
8
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
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Uniqueness15 out of 20
75.0%
Uniqueness6 out of 11
54.5%

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
6 out of 20
30%
chemical
12 out of 20
60%
natural
4 out of 11
36%
chemical
6 out of 11
55%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#3Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour#4Tocopherol#17
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#15
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#9

Detailed view

Aveeno Face Calm And Restore Cleanser vs. Dermatica Balancing Glycerin Gel Cleanser
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
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.

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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#3Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 4

#4Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour

Origin: natural
Role: Abrasive, Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Pore Shrinking
Anti-aging
Rejuvenation
Tones up skin
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin
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#4Lauryl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 5

#5Polysorbate-20

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.

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#5Xanthan Gum

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Xanthan Gum is used as a thickener or rheology modifier and emulsion stabilizer. It doesn’t provide any notable skin-related effects and is used mostly for formulation purposes. It makes the product’s texture smooth and even. It’s a naturally-derived thickener. Notable fact: it can also be found in the food you eat every day, so it is 100% safe.

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