Avène Cold Cream Ultra Rich Cleansing Bar for Dry, Sensitive Skin
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CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Cold Cream Ultra Rich Cleansing Bar for Dry, Sensitive Skin”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cera alba, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, peg-45 palm kernel glycerides, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium laurate, sodium myristate, sodium stearate, stearic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateStearic acid~7.4–11.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium laurate~3.8–5.7%
Sodium stearate~3.9–5.8%
Paraffin~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinSodium myristate~2.2–3.4%
Water~1.7–2.6%
Parfum~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-45 palm kernel glycerides~1.2–1.9%
Water~1.1–1.7%
Cera alba~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaCetyl alcohol~0.95–1.45%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.5–1.2%
- 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 stearateParaffinum liquidum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumTitanium dioxide~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateIngredient list view
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Sodium laurate, Sodium stearate, Paraffin, Sodium myristate, Water, Parfum, Peg-45 palm kernel glycerides, Water, Cera alba, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Paraffinum liquidum, Titanium dioxide, Tocopheryl acetate
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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.
| AvèneCold Cream Ultra Rich Cleansing Bar for Dry, Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Eau Thermale AveneTriXera Cold Cream Soap | CeraVeHydrating Cleanser Bar | VanicreamZ-Bar Medicated Cleansing Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | — | $7.99 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Beeswax | Ceramide Np | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2
- 3A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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