Is Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser worth it?

Yes. All 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 83%.

What is Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser's Guru Score?

Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser holds a Guru Score of 83%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser best for?

Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser is generally suited to sensitive skin.

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About this product

A non-foaming oat cleanser from Aveeno's Calm + Restore line, formulated with colloidal oatmeal, feverfew extract and glycerin to cleanse gently and soothe sensitive skin.

Full ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Polysorbate 20, Poloxamer 188, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate

Guru Score

83%

Yay

6 experts · Moderate agreement

What they liked

Cleanses without stripping moisture barrier
Non-foaming gel texture
Soothing for red, irritated skin

What they flagged

Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

What the gurus are saying

This gel cleanser doesn't foam, which reviewers keep coming back to, since a lack of suds can make it feel like it isn't working. Those who tried it say it clears residue gently, leaves skin soft and hydrated, and earns praise for calming sensitive, red or dry skin. Still, a Mixed take finds it cleanses less deeply than others, and it may fall short for makeup in a single step.

Synthesized from 6 expert reviews · most recent take August 2025

Best for

Sensitive skin

Type

CleansersLiquid

Key actives

Hyaluronic acid

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Dr. Aleksandra Brown

151k subs

✓Yay

"It's a silky creamy cleanser formulated with oat extract and feverfew to soothe and hydrate while gently removing impurities. It's not foaming and is designed to reduce visible redness with continued use. It's really best for that red, blotchy, irritated, sensitive skin. It's also very helpful for post-procedure care or barrier repair routines for any type of sensitive compromised skin. The key ingredients here are colloidal oatmeal, feverfew extract, and glycerin."

Beyond50Skin

32k subs

✓Yay

"Another one of my favorite cleansers is the Aveeno Calm + Restore cleanser. This is their oat cleanser. I can't tell you how many times I've repurchased this. It's gentle, especially for sensitive skin, and it doesn't dry out your skin. So I love this for a second cleanse."

Hyram

4.34M subs

✓Yay

"I'm going to go in with the Aveeno Calm + Restore cleanser, just a very gentle cleansing experience that will still get all the gunk out of my face but not overly strip it."

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"For dry skin, the Aveeno Calm and Restore Gel Cleanser is a great cleanser that works to really moisturize your skin."

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"The Aveeno Calm and Restore [...] Oat Gel Cleanser is the perfect balance of a good cleansing experience but good if your skin is sensitized or a little bit more on the dry side. I use this one all the time when I'm traveling because it's deceptively good at cleansing your skin. It doesn't foam up a lot but it still deeply cleanses and leaves your skin soft and hydrated afterwards. It is amazing, highly recommend."

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"I'm going to go in with the Aveeno Calm + Restore cleanser, just a very gentle cleansing experience that will still get all the gunk out of my face but not overly strip it."

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"A good solid cleanser is the Aveeno Calm + Restore Gel Cleanser. I've used that one many times in the past. It doesn't cleanse as deeply as the other ones, but it's a very gentle cleansing experience."

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"Whenever my skin is really sensitive and freaking out and I need to restart my skincare routine, I love using the nourishing oat cleanser. It's a little bit deceiving in a positive way because the cleanser doesn't actually froth up on the skin, it just kind of feels like a gel, but every time I've used it, it cleanses my skin really well while doing it very gently, and it's ideal for anyone really struggling with skin sensitivity and irritation."

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"This cleanser is so deceivingly good. I remember the first time I used it I was like, oh my gosh, it doesn't froth up, I don't know if it's really doing anything to my skin, it's just a very hydrating gel formula. [...] But when I felt my skin afterwards I was like, oh my God, my skin is clean, it feels super hydrated, it did its job. I think this is the most affordable cleanser on this list."

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"I fell in love with this one a while ago because it does such a good job of gently cleansing the skin while still properly removing as much as it needs to and not stripping your moisture barrier. I personally have combination to oily skin and this cleanser has worked so well for me regardless of when my skin is dry or when it's oily. It lasts a good amount of time because it's a good size, plus it's amazing for sensitive skin."

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"I am obsessed with the Calm and Restore cleanser, it's one of my favorite cleansers I've used."

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"There's the Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser, which is one of my recent favorites. It also works well for dry skin but still cleanses the skin well."

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"The Aveeno Calm and Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser, I am obsessed with this line by Aveeno, I'm very impressed with the quality of the formula and how nice the experience is. I was [...] surprised by how well this performs, it doesn't really froth up, [...] but every time I've used it [...] my skin feels deeply cleansed even though it didn't feel like it, which is impressive from a formulation standpoint."

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"One of my favorite cleansers is the Aveeno Calm and Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser, because of how gentle it is. This one does a good job of not impairing the moisture barrier or overly stripping it, while still feeling like you're getting a good cleansing but hydrating experience."

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"I also recommend the Aveeno Calm and Restore Cleanser. This one is a favorite for when I'm struggling with sensitivity and irritation, my skin has been in the sun a lot and I don't want to overly irritate it, because it's very gentle but does a good job of cleansing. Even though it doesn't froth up, I'm constantly surprised by how well this does at cleansing the skin, and if you're someone who has drier sensitive skin, I definitely recommend this one."

Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.73M subs

✓Yay

"If you are somebody who's looking for a little bit more because you also have dry skin and you're eczema prone, then Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser is a great one to add to your routine. It is a beautiful jelly chewy cleanser that is loaded in Avena sativa oat kernel flour which is very calming and soothing. It has glycerin. [...] It is a gel cleanser that is good for dry skin and eczema prone skin that is going to help to restore your skin barrier."

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"This one is by [Aveeno] from the same line as the C and Restore gel moisturizer that I love. [...] This one appears to be kind of gel-like as well but it's really good for dry and sensitive skin because oat is extremely nourishing and extremely hydrating. It's glycerin based. I will say though I am disappointed that it does have sodium hyaluronate as their last ingredient on the list so it's probably in a very low concentration, but why you had me with everything else except for this one."

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"I actually really like this one by Aveeno, they have their Calm Restore nourishing cleanser for sensitive skin and I like it because it is also fragrance free. So when your skin barrier is disrupted you do want to stick to fragrance-free products and this is a cleanser I like a lot. [...] It is very thick, it is a gel cleanser. Is this cleanser going to be the best cleanser for you that is going to get your makeup off and wash your face and do everything all at once? Probably not."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Yay

"For the Calm and Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser, this is a great gentle cleanser. I reviewed it in the past, and now you can get a refill on Amazon [...] which is [...] less expensive than repurchasing the bottles."

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"The Aveeno Calm Restore Facial Cleanser is a lot thicker than the Daily Moisturizing Facial Cleanser, and [...] I also really like it."

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"When you use tretinoin you want to apply it to a clean face but you want to avoid washing your face with a really harsh cleanser, so I just suggest a mild cleanser like this one by Aveeno, the Common Resource Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser, which is great."

Dr. Sam Ellis

897k subs

✓Yay

"I have used this on this channel before and it's just a really nice mild gentle cleanser, definitely under 15 dollars. If you're going to cleanse your face in the morning, you don't want to over strip your skin. [...] This doesn't suds up but it is going to help remove that top layer of residue and it's nice for removing the little eye boogies and little crusties around the eyes."