Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion for Dry Skin

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion for Dry Skin
6.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
9.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
4.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
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Review

Results you may expect from using Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion for Dry Skin:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion for Dry Skin:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.8 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion for Dry Skin has a moisturizing rating of 6.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a very high humectancy of 9.0 out of 10, entirely due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈9.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 4.6 out of 10, primarily due to the significant content of Petrolatum (est. ≈4.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
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6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.2
1
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Ratings

All humectants
9.0
9
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
9.2
4.0 x 2
1.2
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 9 10
9.0
9
Occlusivity All occlusives 9.2 20
4.6
4.0 x 2
1.2
Moisturizing rating
6.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
All humectants 9 10
9
All humectants
9.0
9
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
4 x 2
1.2
All occlusives 9.2 20
4.6
All occlusives
9.2
4.0 x 2
1.2
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
2
All antioxidants 2 3 No
All antioxidants
2
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour
2
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
All soothing 2 5 No
All soothing
2
2
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Distearyldimonium Chloride
Est. %6
Function
Origin
A synthetically produced emulsifier. In skincare it provides a conditioned feeling, leaving skin soft.
Petrolatum
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Also known as Vaseline, this is the most powerful occlusive moisturizer and at least twice as effective as other occlusives. This is why we multiply the petrolatum score by 2 when calculating the Occlusivity of the product. Petrolatum is not comedogenic.
Isopropyl Palmitate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
An emollient ester of palmitic acid and isopropanol that gives the skin a smooth, soft, dry, non-oily after-feel. Isopropyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
A waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour
Est. %2
Function
Origin
A mild abrasive, finely milled oat kernel flour that is also used as a formula helper.
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
A multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.
Dimethicone
Est. %1.2
Function
Origin
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %1
Function
Origin

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.