Aveeno Baby Daily Care Baby Gentle Wash

Aveeno Baby Daily Care Baby Gentle Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroamphoacetate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Formulated with colloidal oatmeal, the AVEENO® Baby Daily Care Gentle Bath & Wash gently cleanses and leaves your baby's skin feeling moisturised.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl amino acids, sodium lauroamphoacetate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.6–6.9%
Sodium lauroamphoacetateEffect: High~3.4–5.1%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~2–3%
Sodium cocoyl amino acidsEffect: High~0.35–0.8%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.6–6.9%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~2–3%est.
Chamomilla recutita extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.35%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateHelps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulationsMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Olea europaea leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missingMedium~0.95–1.4%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.1–0.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Sodium sulfiteHelps stabilize and preserve a product formulationMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.6–6.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium lauroamphoacetate~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Coco-glucoside~2–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations

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Sodium chloride~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Avena sativa kernel flour~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier

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Olea europaea leaf extract~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing

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Chamomilla recutita extract~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.95%
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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Sarcosine~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Potassium aspartate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Magnesium aspartate~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin

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Polyquaternium-7~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Sodium cocoyl amino acids~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Propylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium glycolate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium sulfite~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize and preserve a product formulation

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Coco-glucoside, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Sodium chloride, Avena sativa kernel flour, Olea europaea leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sarcosine, Potassium aspartate, Magnesium aspartate, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium cocoyl amino acids, Propylene glycol, Fructose, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium glycolate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium sulfite, Sodium benzoate, Parfum

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