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Aveeno Stress Relief Body Wash
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Aveeno Stress Relief Body Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Stress Relief Body Wash”
Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.4–6.6%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~2.7–4.1%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 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~4.4–6.6%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~2.7–4.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Myristyl alcoholHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~2.7–4.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.7–5.5%
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~4.4–6.6%
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 laureth sulfate~2.7–4.1%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Avena sativa kernel flour~2.1–3.2%
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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Citric acid~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium chloride~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Parfum~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Glycol distearate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polyquaternium-10~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Myristyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate, Avena sativa kernel flour, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Parfum, Glycol distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Tetrasodium edta, Myristyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
AveenoStress Relief Body WashYOUR PRODUCTCetaphilUltra Gentle Sensitive Body WashNaturiumThe Calmer Ceramide Body WashBaleaVanilla Coconut Shower Cream
Match—42%40%38%
Price$22.97$25.73+$2.76$14.57−$8.40$1.99−$20.98
Shared key ingredients—4 of 53 of 54 of 5
Key difference—PanthenolCeramide EopPanthenol
Irritancy Medium Low Low Medium
Drying alcohol————
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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. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Final Report on On the Safety Assessment of Galactomannans As Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Augmentation of sebaceous lipogenesis by an ethanol extract of Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in hamsters in vivo and in vitroonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?journals.lww.com
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