Works for
CleansingDisodium cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl glucoside + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Xera Calm Cleansing Oil”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, glyceryl oleate, hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate, polysorbate 20) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinWater~3.8–5.7%
Sorbitol~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~2.4–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateDecyl glucoside~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosidePolysorbate 20~1.5–2.3%
Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol~1.3–1.9%
Aquaphilus dolomiae extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCitric acid~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoco-glucoside~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideEvening primrose oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl oleate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateGlycine~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate~0.15–0.55%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.1%
- 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 TocopherolTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Water, Sorbitol, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, Aquaphilus dolomiae extract, Arginine, Citric acid, Coco-glucoside, Evening primrose oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters, Glyceryl oleate, Glycine, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
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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.
| AvèneXera Calm Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | A-DERMAGel nettoyant calmant | UriageXémose Cleansing Soothing Oil 1 Litre | Eau Thermale AveneFace XeraCalm A.D. Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil for Very Dry, Itchy Skin | |
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| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 32% |
| Price | $34.00 | — | $18.48−$15.52 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Zinc Coceth Sulfate | Magnesium Laureth Sulfate | Evening Primrose Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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