Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This 2-in-1, oil-free moisturizer + mineral SPF is packed with Ceramides and skin-balancing Kombucha for essential sun protection and hydration.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl caprylate/caprate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCaprylyl caprylate/caprate~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylyl caprylate/caprateGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButyloctyl salicylate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateGlyceryl stearate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePolyhydroxystearic acid~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPeg-100 stearate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateButylene glycol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPolyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateCetyl alcohol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentSodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCeramide ng~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide ngPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolStearyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSalicylic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCichorium intybus root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPongamol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Xylitylglucoside~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolXylitol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolPentylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinatePolysorbate 20~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Butyloctyl salicylate, Glyceryl stearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Sodium hyaluronate, Ceramide ng, Phenoxyethanol, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Cichorium intybus root extract, Xanthan gum, Pongamol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Pentylene glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Polysorbate 20
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · prices updated regularly · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.
Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AvataraThe Simple ShieldYOUR PRODUCT | Face factsCeramide Blemish Gel Moisturiser | M-61PowerSpot Moisturizer | AvèneCicalfate Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 69% | 69% |
| Price | — | $3.95 | $76.00 | $16.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Glycolic Acid | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Avatara - The Simple Shield" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide ng 0.45% - 0.65%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Humectants (anhydroxylitol 0.15% - 0.30%, xylitylglucoside 0.20% - 0.35%, sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 0.65% and glycerin 3.20% - 3.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.