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6.6

sensitive skin

Aveeno

Name: sensitive skin Aveeno
Brand: sensitive skin

spf

Overall score6.6

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✶ Hero ingredients

#3Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Polymer thickener

#4Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer

Polymer thickener

#5Phenyl Trimethicone

Silicone-based emollient

Score breakdown

Overall

6.6

Hydration Efficacy4.2

Irritation Risk9.5

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency8.8

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes sensitive skin Aveeno stand out

sensitive skin Aveeno is a solid spf with an overall score of 6.6/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Phenyl Trimethicone
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
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Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list
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Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list
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Glyceryl Ethyl Methicone
Softens and smooths — #9 in the INCI list
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Cetyl Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #11 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

22 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water #2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate #3Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer #4Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer #5Phenyl Trimethicone #6Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone #7Dimethicone #8Polyhydroxystearic Acid #9Glyceryl Ethyl Methicone #10Silica #11Cetyl Dimethicone #12Triethoxycaprylylsilane #13Phenoxyethanol #14Glyceryl Behenate #15Sodium Chloride #16Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer #17Chlorphenesin #18Phenethyl Alcohol #19Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour #20Caprylyl Glycol #21Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer #22Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient8
Softens and smooths8
Keeps the product fresh3
Holds the formula together2
Formula balancers1

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