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Avène XeraCalm AD Ultra-Rich Cleansing Bar
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Avène XeraCalm AD Ultra-Rich Cleansing Bar

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“XeraCalm AD Ultra-Rich Cleansing Bar”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-6, cetearyl alcohol, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, palmitic acid, sodium cocoyl isethionate, 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.

Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~22–34%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~4.3–6.5%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~2.5–3.7%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.9–2.9%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.4–2%
Ceteareth-6Effect: High~0.5–1.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~22–34%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~4.3–6.5%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.4–2%est.

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Ingredients

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Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate~22–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Maltodextrin~4.9–7.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~4.3–6.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Water~3.3–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Palmitic acid~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Stearic acid~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.4–2%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Paraffin~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Oenothera biennis oil~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemish

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Ceteareth-6~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Water~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aquaphilus dolomiae extract~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Arginine~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Citric acid~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cera microcristallina~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Ingredient list view

Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Maltodextrin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Water, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Paraffin, Oenothera biennis oil, Ceteareth-6, Water, Aquaphilus dolomiae extract, Arginine, Citric acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cera microcristallina, Titanium dioxide, Tocopherol

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Shared key ingredients—6 of 103 of 103 of 10
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Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
  2. 2
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  4. 4
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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