Aveeno Ultra-Calming Gel Cleanser and Moisturizer (Review)

Name: Aveeno Ultra-Calming Gel Cleanser and Moisturizer
Brand/Company: Aveeno
What: Face Wash/Cleanser, Face Moisturizer
Source: Free from Chick Advisor, and Aveeno
Blurbs: This exclusive formula, developed for dry, sensitive skin, gently lifts away dirt, oil and makeup without overdrying or irritating skin. Help rebalance your skin with AVEENO ULTRA-CALMING® Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 with 100% mineral sunscreen.

– Product Description –

Descriptions by Aveeno.com

– Ultra-Calming Hydrating Gel Cleanser –

Gently cleanses sensitive skin without compromising its delicate moisture barrier

This exclusive formula, developed for dry, sensitive skin, gently lifts away dirt, oil and makeup without overdrying or irritating skin. Formulated with ACTIVE NATURALS® Calming Feverfew® and Nourishing Oat, this facial cleanser leaves your skin soothed, hydrated, and healthy-looking. Plus, it is gentle enough for everyday use and

Fragrance free
Soap free
Noncomedogenic (won’t clog pores)
Hypoallergenic
Dermatologist-tested

INGREDIENTS:

ACTIVE NATURALS® CALMING FEVERFEW®
Formulas with ACTIVE NATURALS® CALMING FEVERFEW® significantly improve the appearance of facial redness and calm irritated or sensitive skin. While traditionally used for its medicinal properties, which include headache relief and fever reduction, ACTIVE NATURALS® CALMING FEVERFEW® is a skin care breakthrough. Purified feverfew extract has anti-irritant benefits and has been shown in preclinical testing to effectively deliver a broad range of antioxidant and calming benefits compared to over 2,000 other natural ingredients.

– Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 –

Instantly help calm and soothe sensitive skin

Help rebalance your skin with AVEENO ULTRA-CALMING® Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 with 100% mineral sunscreen. With exclusive CALMING FEVERFEW® and Nourishing Oat, two of nature’s most effective ingredients for sensitive skin, this formula is clinically proven to visibly reduce the appearance of redness and irritated, dry skin in as little as 1 week. It’s gentle enough to use every day, even on sensitive skin, and is

Fragrance-free
Oil-free
Hypoallergenic
Noncomedogenic (won’t clog pores)
Dermatologist Tested

INGREDIENTS:

– Ultra-Calming Hydrating Gel Cleanser –

Before I tried this product, I was aware that it would be a calming cleanser, but for some reason I had not realized that it would moisturize my skin as well! Imagine my surprise when I realized that this cleanser felt different from all other cleansers that I’ve tried before. I thought that maybe I’d used too much product, but when I squinted at the writing on the tube again, I saw that it said “moisturizing.” I was really impressed with how nourished, soft, and un-irritated it made my skin look, compared to other times when I step out of the shower. I will continue using this product, and have been recommending it to anyone who will listen!

– Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 –

Combined with the cleanser, these 2 products have been the most successful so far at reducing the redness in my face (especially after taking a hot shower). I used the cleanser while in the shower, which reduced some of the redness already. Then after drying my fave, I applied this moisturizer and waited a little. Members of my family noticed right away, when I stepped out of the bathroom, that my skin was very very calm compared to other times that they’ve seen me step out of the bathroom post-shower. I did find that when I applied another layer of the moisturizer (because my skin gets really dry in the winter, and need a little more help), the sunscreen started collecting on my eyebrows, and along the edges of my face. I do appreciate that there is sunscreen in this moisturizer, but could do without it as well. That being said, I think that this moisturizer would be perfect for me during the summer months, because I would need to use less product (so there would be no accumulation of sunscreen), and because of the SPF 30.