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Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Foaming Cleanser for dry skin

Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Foaming Cleanser

High

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for dry skin; a few cleansers fit it even better.

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

  • Highly suitable for your dry skin as glycerin and linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate provide essential hydration and support your skin barrier, addressing dryness and flakiness effectively.
  • The cleansing agents, cocamidopropyl betaine and decyl glucoside, offer excellent impurity removal without stripping your skin, maintaining its natural moisture balance.
  • This formula is safe for your dry skin, containing no harsh or irritating ingredients.

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

★4.0Overall rating based on 300+ reviews

Many appreciate its creamy foam texture and ability to remove daily makeup. A significant number of users report issues with the pump dispenser failing before the product is finished.

Highlights

  • Gentle and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip my face at all”
    • “skin feels soft and calm”
    • “gentle enough to not dry out my skin”
  • Reduces redness, calms Often Mentioned
    • “calmed down the redness on my cheeks”
    • “face was free of redness and irritation”
  • Faulty pump dispenser Often Mentioned
    • “pump does not work”
    • “leaves about one-fourth of the product”
    • “pump does not spring back”
  • Effective makeup removal Sometimes Noted
    • “removes my eye makeup beautifully”
    • “routinely removes ALL my make up”
    • “cleans makeup, dirt and oil”
  • Pleasant foam texture Sometimes Noted
    • “pumps into a creamy foam”
    • “comfortable, soft foam”
    • “texture is perfect for cleaning”
  • Inferior to old formula Sometimes Noted
    • “poor substitute for Ultra Calming”
    • “miss the ultra calming formula”
    • “not as good as the old version”
  • Struggles with heavy makeup Rarely Noted
    • “doesn't remove heavy makeup”
    • “don't see this taking off sunscreen”
    • “need to double cleanse”

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Questions and answers

What makes Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Foaming Cleanser a great fit for dry skin?

This cleanser is a great fit for your dry skin because glycerin helps provide essential hydration and supports your skin barrier without stripping away natural moisture. Gentle cleansing agents wash away impurities safely while keeping dryness and flakiness under control.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin and linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate make this cleanser a great fit by providing essential hydration and supporting your skin barrier to address dryness and flakiness. Additionally, the gentle cleansing agents remove impurities without stripping your skin, helping maintain its natural moisture balance.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Feverfew do for dry skin?

Feverfew helps calm dry skin by soothing irritation and reducing redness. It works gently to keep your skin comfortable and soft without causing unwanted reactions.

Inflammopharmacology, 2009

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 goes first in your morning routine and second in your evening routine after makeup removal. It is a great fit because glycerin and mild cleansing agents wash away impurities while keeping your dry skin soft and balanced.

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

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

You can use this cleanser with retinol by washing your face with it before applying your retinol product, which helps keep your dry skin calm and comfortable. This gentle cleanser removes impurities without stripping moisture, and it is unlikely to cause irritation when paired with active treatments.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. It gently washes away impurities without stripping dry skin, keeping it comfortable and balanced.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

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 since it washes away dirt gently without harsh ingredients that strip your natural moisture. Its hydrating ingredients help keep your skin calm and balanced while you wash.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Yes, you can use this cleanser on your body and around your eyes. Its gentle ingredients cleanse the skin without stripping away natural moisture, making it safe for delicate areas.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.

    Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003
  • Hydrophobically modified polymers and sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate reduce irritation and surfactant penetration while providing effective cleansing and improved tolerability in individuals with sensitive skin compared to commercial mild cleansers.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2026

Ingredients

Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Dodecenylsuccinate Starch, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Acrylates Copolymer, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hydroxide, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower Leaf Stem Juice

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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