Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream With Colloidal Oat & Ceramide

Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream With Colloidal Oat & Ceramide
7.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
4.4 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers
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Review

Results you may expect from using Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream With Colloidal Oat & Ceramide:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream With Colloidal Oat & Ceramide:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.2 out of 10.
  • Soothing: Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream With Colloidal Oat & Ceramide contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream With Colloidal Oat & Ceramide has a moisturizing rating of 7.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, entirely due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈9.0%) and Panthenol (est. ≈6.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 4.4 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Petrolatum (est. ≈3.0%).

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

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream With Colloidal Oat & Ceramide is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Panthenol (est. ≈6.0%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
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0.3
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Ratings

All humectants
15.0
9
6
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
8.8
3.0 x 2
1.5
1.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 15 10
10.0
9
6
Occlusivity All occlusives 8.8 20
4.4
3.0 x 2
1.5
1.3
Moisturizing rating
7.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
6
All humectants 15 10
10
All humectants
15.0
9
6
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
3 x 2
1.5
1.3
All occlusives 8.8 20
4.4
All occlusives
8.8
3.0 x 2
1.5
1.3
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
1.3
1
0.3
All antioxidants 2.6 3 No
All antioxidants
2.6
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
1.3
Colloidal Oatmeal
1
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
6
1
0.3
All soothing 7.3 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
7.3
6
1
0.3
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.

Panthenol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
A popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Est. %4
Function
Origin
A synthetically produced emulsifier. In skincare it provides a conditioned feeling, leaving skin soft.
Petrolatum
Est. %3
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. %2.5
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
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.
Dimethicone
Est. %1.5
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.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Colloidal Oatmeal
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An active ingredient produced by boiling finely milled oats. It contains wound healing beta-glucan and is a rich source of soothing and antioxidant avenanthramides, which are aimed at irritated skin.
Steareth-20
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A white to light brown reaction product of a clear gas and stearyl alcohol. Like the other steareth ingredients, steareth-20 is a waxy emulsifier that can help to form a stable emulsion, even in extreme conditions.
Benzalkonium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A cationic surfactant with broad spectrum protection against microbes.
Ceramide NP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Also known as ceramide 3, it is the most common ceramide in our skin. It helps to restore the skin’s lipid barrier and alleviate the symptoms of dry and cracked skin. Research has shown that skin suffering from conditions such as AD lacks ceramides.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
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.

Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A beneficial extract obtained from Oat groats popular in products aimed at eczema-prone skin. It contains skin healing beta-glucan, anti-inflammatory phenolic compounds, antioxidant flavonoids, various lipids, proteins, and moisturizing amino acids.