Aveeno Face Calm and Restore Oat Gel Moisturiser
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 8 moreWorks
“This hypoallergenic*, lightweight gel cream, instantly soothes and intensely hydrates sensitive skin replenishing the moisture barrier for healthy looking skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
avena sativa kernel flour, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
2 of 2 community members would buy it again.
It’s been great for my semi-oily, sensitive skin. I love the gel texture because it’s lightly moisturizing without making my skin feel greasy. The Centella does also help reduce redness.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCetearyl olivate~2.2–3.4%
Avena sativa kernel flour~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourAvena sativa kernel extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractChrysanthemum parthenium flower/leaf/stem juice~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~1.3–1.9%
Pentylene glycol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolC13-14 isoparaffin~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinPolyacrylamide~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideDimethiconol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolSorbitan olivate~0.35–0.85%
Synthetic beeswax~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxLaureth-7~0.2–0.75%
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerCarbomer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolBht~0.1–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl olivate, Avena sativa kernel flour, Avena sativa kernel extract, Chrysanthemum parthenium flower/leaf/stem juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene glycol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Polyacrylamide, Dimethiconol, Sorbitan olivate, Synthetic beeswax, Laureth-7, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Sodium metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| AveenoFace Calm and Restore Oat Gel MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | Step 4: MoisturizeSepicalm 03% Moisturizer | Be MinimalistSepicalm 03% Moisturizer | SensiBiafineGel-Cream Thirst Quenching Face | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% | 44% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Anhydroxylitol | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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