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Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser for dry skin

Superior

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • SuperiorEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best cleansers for dry skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Excellent for your dry skin as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide superior hydration, while oat kernel flour soothes and supports skin barrier resilience. The gentle cleansing action effectively removes impurities without stripping essential moisture.
  • This formula is highly compatible with dry or flaky skin, ensuring a comfortable and nourishing cleansing experience.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use this cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin clean. Start using it daily right away since your skin is not sensitive.
  • Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow with your toner and moisturizer afterwards.
  • Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
  • Apply this cleanser on slightly damp skin for a comfortable and refreshing wash. This helps maintain your skin's natural moisture while cleansing away dirt.
  • Avoid getting the cleanser directly into your eyes to prevent any irritation. Do a simple patch test before your first use to ensure your skin likes it.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviews

A notable number of users find it struggles to remove heavy makeup or mineral sunscreen, often necessitating a double-cleanse.

Highlights

  • Extremely gentle Mostly Mentioned
    • “gentlest wash I've used”
    • “perfect for damaged barriers”
  • Fragrance-free Often Mentioned
    • “no strong smell”
    • “great for sensitive noses”
    • “doesn't smell like chemicals”
    • “truly scentless”
  • Non-stripping hydration Often Mentioned
    • “face feels soft after”
    • “no tight feeling”
    • “leaves skin moisturized”
    • “doesn't dry me out”
  • Soothes skin Often Mentioned
    • “calms my redness”
    • “stopped the itching”
    • “great for flare-ups”
    • “soothing oat ingredients”
  • Poor makeup removal Often Mentioned
    • “won't take off mascara”
    • “leaves foundation behind”
    • “struggles with sunscreen”
    • “need to scrub hard”
  • Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
    • “silky gel consistency”
    • “glides over skin”
    • “feels like a lotion”
    • “smooth application”
  • No lather Sometimes Noted
    • “miss the bubbles”
    • “feels like washing with lotion”
    • “hard to spread without foam”
    • “doesn't feel like it cleans”
  • Oily residue Sometimes Noted
    • “feels like a film”
    • “slimy after rinsing”
    • “doesn't rinse clean”
    • “waxy coating left”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “gave me whiteheads”
    • “clogged my pores”
    • “caused small bumps”
    • “triggered acne flare”
  • Pump issues Rarely Noted
    • “pump stopped working”
    • “hard to get last bit”
    • “straw is too short”
    • “defective dispenser”

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Questions and answers

What makes Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser one of the best fits for dry skin?

This cleanser is an excellent fit for dry skin because glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide deep hydration, while oat kernel flour soothes and supports the skin barrier. Its gentle formula effectively removes dirt and impurities without stripping away essential moisture, ensuring a comfortable cleansing experience.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this cleanser a great fit for dry skin by drawing in moisture, while oat kernel flour soothes and helps keep the skin comfortable. These ingredients clean the face gently while helping the skin hold onto its natural moisture without feeling stripped.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Oat Extract do for dry skin?

Oat extract helps soothe dry skin by calming irritation and improving moisture. It supports the skin barrier and reduces roughness, scaling, and itchiness.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2007

What does Glycerin do for dry skin?

Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This cleanser is used as the first step in your morning routine and the second step in your evening routine after removing makeup. It gently washes away impurities while helping to keep your dry skin comfortable and well-hydrated.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

Yes, you can use this cleanser with retinol by applying the cleanser first to gently wash your face, followed by your retinol treatment and a moisturizer. Using a gentle cleanser helps remove impurities without stripping essential moisture, making it less likely that your skin will become dry or irritated when using retinol.

Cutis, 2006Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Using a gentle cleanser daily helps wash away impurities while keeping dry skin comfortable and hydrated.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin. Its gentle formula cleans away impurities without stripping your natural moisture, and reviewers only rarely report any breakouts.

Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?

You can safely use this cleanser on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body because its gentle formula cleans without stripping essential moisture. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep dry skin comfortable and nourished.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • A repair cream containing Rhealba oat plantlets extract, l-ALA-l-GLU dipeptide, and hyaluronic acid provided immediate relief and was judged by doctors as good or very good in 96.8% of cases for wound healing in 2,363 patients following dermatological acts.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018
  • Topically applied Avena sativa and Avena Rhealba oatmeal extracts significantly reduced skin irritation parameters including a* parameter increase and blood flow increase compared to vehicle in 12 healthy individuals subjected to the sodium lauryl sulfate irritation model.

    Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002
  • Colloidal oat extracts diminished pro-inflammatory cytokines in vitro and colloidal oat lotion improved skin dryness, scaling, roughness, and itch intensity in healthy female subjects compared to baseline.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
  • Topical parthenolide-depleted Feverfew extract protected skin by scavenging free radicals, restoring antioxidants, and significantly reducing UV-induced erythema compared to placebo in a clinical study.

    Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008
  • Parthenolide and magnolol, as NF-kappaB inhibitors, effectively blocked UVB-induced gene expression, production of MMP-1 and bFGF, and proliferation of keratinocytes and melanocytes.

    Current Drug Metabolism, 2010
  • A purified parthenolide-depleted feverfew extract protects skin cells from UV-induced DNA damage by inducing Nrf2 nuclear translocation and ARE activity via a PI3-kinase-dependent pathway.

    Journal of Dermatological Science, 2013
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour Oat Kernel Flour, Polysorbate 20, Poloxamer 188, Zea Mays Starch, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower Leaf Stem Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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