"Olay - eczema moisturizer" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (colloidal oatmeal, dimethicone, dimethiconol, cetearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 4.10% - 5.00%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.95% - 1.15%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.10% - 1.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: panthenol, niacinamide, stearic acid and colloidal oatmeal

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive 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.

What can the product work for?

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 4.1% - 5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

eczema moisturizer

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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, dimethiconol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: colloidal oatmeal, niacinamide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, panthenol

dimethicone 3.3% - 4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 6% - 7.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 4.1% - 5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

niacinamide 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Key Actives

niacinamide 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

niacinamide 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness

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ethylhexylglycerin 0.7% - 1.1%

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A preservative

hydroxyacetophenone 0.65% - 0.95%

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Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl isostearate 2.3% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

cetearyl alcohol 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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colloidal oatmeal 1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 6% - 7.4%

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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

Ingredient list view

Colloidal oatmeal, Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Isopropyl isostearate, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Hydrogenated shea butter, Panthenol, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, C13-14 isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Laureth-7, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Behenyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Polyacrylamide, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Unknown

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Key ingredients	colloidal oatmeal niacinamide +7 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: sodium hyaluronate trehalose	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +4 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate titanium dioxide +1 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: copper gluconate magnesium aspartate +9 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +4 more Other: polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum alpha-arbutin +8 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: potassium azeloyl diglycinate phytosphingosine +11 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum urea +5 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: urea fructose +8 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +22 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +10 more
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Potential Irritants	polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +4 more	polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +11 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +13 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	linalool Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +22 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	colloidal oatmeal Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more

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Evens skin tone

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Anti-blemish

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