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Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum.

About this product

A lightweight hydrating serum formulated with triple oat complex, feverfew, and glycerin, designed to soothe and replenish sensitive skin.

Full ingredients

Aqua, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Avena Sativa Kernel (Oat) Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel (Oat) Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel (Oat) Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/​VP Copolymer, Succinoglycan, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

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Guru Score

89%

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8 experts · Strong agreement
Guru Certified
Broad expert consensus
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What they liked

  • Glycerin-based hydrating formula
  • Calms redness
  • Lightweight, goes far with small amounts

What they flagged

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

    What the gurus are saying

    This glycerin-based serum earns consistent praise for calming redness and soothing sensitive skin, especially for those with eczema or using treatments like Accutane. Gurus call it a rare find as an alternative to hyaluronic acid serums, and some recommend using it in place of a heavier moisturizer on oily or humid days. One honest caveat: the dropper dispenser is widely criticized as ineffective, so many suggest replacing it with a pump head right away.
    Synthesized from 8 expert reviews · most recent take August 2025

    Type

    Key actives

    Vitamin E

    Formula notes

    Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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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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    ✓Yay
    "This serum can be used AM or PM and you apply your serum to clean skin before moisturizer. This serum is designed to instantly soothe and replenish the moisture and hydrate your skin barrier. It's formulated with nourishing triple oat complex and calming feverfew. This facial serum with these ingredients is perfect for really sensitive skin. The key ingredients are the triple oat complex, the feverfew extract, and glycerin."
    ✓Yay
    "I'm going to go in with a tiny bit of the Aveeno Calm + Restore serum. This is great for helping with redness. [...] I like when I do skin care, I like to work it into the fingertips and then kind of dot it around the face. I feel like it's the easiest way to apply it evenly without having to apply a ton."
    ✓Yay
    "The serum, a lot of people mention it works great for them. It's got oat in there, it's got Feverfew, and it's got centella."
    All 2 takes from No BS Beauty
    Cruelty Free & Affordable Alternatives Better Than the Aveeno Calm & Restore Triple Oat Serum
    "I've really enjoyed this serum in the past, so I think finding a good cruelty-free alternative to it [...] is a nice alternative to have something in your back pocket if you decide to go cruelty-free. The main ingredients are all slip ingredients, it's very front-loaded with that, and then the preservative. All of the exciting ingredients come after phenoxyethanol, which means they're not a high percentage."
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    "The serum, a lot of people mention it works great for them. It's got oat in there, it's got Feverfew, and it's got centella."
    ✓Yay
    "The Calm and Restore serum by Aveeno is again a very really good a it's a very very good product"
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    ✓Yay
    "I like that it's a hydrating glycerin based serum without any hyaluronic acid that you can layer underneath your routine."
    Top Pick: hydrating serum
    All 8 takes from Dr. Shereene Idriss
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    "I like that it's a hydrating glycerin based serum without any hyaluronic acid that you can layer underneath your routine."
    Skincare You DON’T Need! (But Might Want) | Dr. Shereene Idriss
    "Instead you can use any sort of other hydrating serum one that is glycerin based like [Aveeno] has their common restore serum"
    Hyaluronic Acid Free Products! | Dr. Shereene Idriss
    "My favorite, my Holy Grail hydrating serum is going to be Aveeno's Calm and Restore. It is one of the best calming agents out there. [...] It is a beautiful glycerin-based hydrating serum fortified with oats."
    Chemotherapy and Skincare: How To Help Yourself! | Dr. Shereene Idriss
    "Aveeno's Calm and Restore Oat Serum, they have a whole Restore line that has been dedicated for cancer research, which you guys should look into because they have been formulating with cancer patients in mind for years."
    Skincare Basics: Morning & Night Routine! | Dr. Shereene Idriss
    "I love the Aveeno Calm and Restore, a very lightweight hydrating serum that you can use instead of a heavier moisturizer if you're wearing a mask a lot throughout the day or living in a very humid environment."
    Sensitive Skin: Best Tips + Products for You! | Dr. Shereene Idriss
    "I love this serum. It is the Calm and Restore Triple O serum and it is extremely calming and soothing, especially if you have eczema. It is really nicely geared towards sensitive skin. If you're looking for a hydrating serum, I would strongly urge that you guys look into this one. The one downfall is this dropper sucks; it is probably one of the worst droppers I've ever used on the market. You guys can flip it out for a pump head."
    Best Serums of 2021 | Dr. Shereene Idriss
    "I absolutely hate the dropper, [...] but it is one of the most beautiful serums. I love it because it's lightweight enough but it really is effective enough, especially if you're somebody who is wearing a mask all day and you do not want to wear something too occlusive. Even though we are going into winter time, if you find yourself on the drier end of the spectrum, you can definitely layer this with a thicker moisturizer and it gets the job done."
    Skincare Ingredients as Zodiac Signs + Best Products! | Dr. Shereene Idriss
    "I love this brand as well and their Calm Restore Triple O serum or gel moisturizer, [...] I hate their dropper but this baby is phenoms the noms because it's just enough hydration if you are oily and you might need a little bit more if you are dry but it is the perfect combination of something that quenches your skin and allows your skin to stay nice and firm and plump throughout the day and there's no HA in it so I am obsessed love it love it love it."
    ✓Yay
    "A leave-on glycerin product that I really enjoy is the Aveeno Calm and Restore Triple Oat Serum. This to me is just a really nice gentle hydrating serum. I would use it in lieu of a traditional hyaluronic acid serum and it's great for bringing that extra moisture to the skin. For people who have oily skin, I think this can be used instead of a moisturizer in the morning and you would follow it with your sunscreen."
    ✓Yay
    "I'm thinking to get you the Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum. The reason I love this one is that it has three forms of oats to help deeply nourish the skin but also calm any sensitivity because Accutane can be a little intense on the skin, just to help combat that dryness you're experiencing."
    All 2 takes from Hyram
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    "I'm thinking to get you the Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum. The reason I love this one is that it has three forms of oats to help deeply nourish the skin but also calm any sensitivity because Accutane can be a little intense on the skin, just to help combat that dryness you're experiencing."
    Brands I Hated that I Now LOVE
    "The Calm and Restore serum is amazing, and it's very rare that I find myself loving all three products from a line, but Aveeno did it."
    ✓Yay
    "These products in this line from Aveeno, calm and restore, are top dog. I especially love the calm and restore serum."

    What the evidence says.

    Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

    Vitamin E

    Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

    Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

    Frequently asked.

    What is Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum?

    A lightweight hydrating serum formulated with triple oat complex, feverfew, and glycerin, designed to soothe and replenish sensitive skin.

    Is Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum worth it?

    Yes. All 8 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 89%.

    What is Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum's Guru Score?

    Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum holds a Guru Score of 89%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 8 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.

    Who is Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum best for?

    Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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