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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Dimethicone + 8 moreStrong evidence
“Product Information With naturally active triple oat complex for extra dry, irritable and sensitive skin Immediately relieves and mosturises the skin for 24 hours Benefit Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion is formulated with Shea Butter and a unique naturally active Triple Oat Complex containing finely milled Colloidal Oatmeal, Oat Oil, and Oat Essence.”
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:
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, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinDistearyldimonium chloride~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Petrolatum~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumIsopropyl palmitate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholDimethicone~1.4–2.2%
- 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 DimethiconeAvena sativa kernel flour~1.3–2%
- 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 oil~0.95–1.4%
- 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 oilAvena sativa kernel extract~0.6–1.35%
- 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 extractButyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterStearyl alcohol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholMyristyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholSteareth-20~0.2–0.75%
Isopropyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholSodium chloride~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium chloride, Petrolatum, Isopropyl palmitate, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Avena sativa kernel flour, Avena sativa kernel oil, Avena sativa kernel extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Stearyl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Steareth-20, Isopropyl alcohol, Sodium chloride, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl alcohol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| AveenoSkin Relief LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Up&UpUnscented Daily Moisturizing Hand Lotion | Studio 35Daily Moisturizing Lotion | WalgreensBaby Lotion with Colloidal Oatmeal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | $7.49 | $6.49−$1.00 | $2.99−$4.50 | $5.49−$2.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | — |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Aveeno - Skin Relief Lotion" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, isopropyl palmitate and myristyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 20.47CA$ in Canada, for 16.75A$ in Australia, for 9.64$ in the United States and from 5.00£ up to 7.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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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
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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