Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2017 · rct · n=90
Randomized controlled trial (n=90, 3 weeks): EASI mean change ITT -1.94 OTC vs -2.11 prescription p=0.508 NON INFERIOR per pre specified margin 1.5.
botanical soothing
Colloidal Oatmeal
Evidencemoderate · Tier 2Irritation riskVery lowIn products122
FDA-recognised skin protectant. Avenanthramides provide anti-inflammatory/anti-itch activity; beta-glucans and lipids support the barrier and humectancy. Well tolerated, used across eczema and sensitive-skin care.
Concerns it helps
| Concern | Strength | Studies | What the research says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dryness | Strong | — | Auto-proposed from evidence_summary keywords — REVIEW. |
No known conflicts — Colloidal Oatmeal isn’t flagged against any concern or skin condition.
Strength reflects the ingredient’s effect on each concern; study counts match research whose findings relate to that concern.
The research
Colloidal Oatmeal is a botanical soothing backed by a moderate body of supporting evidence (evidence tier 2 of 4). We track 12 studies for it, 4 reporting a positive effect.
Read the research — 12 studiesHide the research
Colloidal oatmeal lotion is an effective treatment for pruritus caused by erlotinib
Q40Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2008 · observational
Clinical study: Drug induced pruritus evidence supports anti pruritic indication beyond AD pruritus.
Mechanism of action and clinical benefits of colloidal oatmeal for dermatologic practice
Q20Journal of Drugs in Dermatology · 2010 · in vitro
In-vitro/mechanistic study: Mechanism of action review consolidating β D glucan avenanthramide saponin and anti inflammatory pathways with clinical translation.
Archives of Dermatological Research · 2008 · in vitro
In-vitro/mechanistic study: PIVOTAL avenanthramide mechanism study establishing anti inflammatory and anti pruritic activity of oat specific phenolic alkaloids.
Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2023 · observational
Clinical study: Black African American pediatric subgroup analysis demonstrates equivalent efficacy in skin of color population addresses underrepresentation gap in AD clinical research.
Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2025 · review
Review: MODERN pediatric AD evidence consolidation including prevention treatment and allergy modulation considerations.
+ 6 more studies in our evidence base.
Products with Colloidal Oatmeal
In 122 products — most often moisturizers (55), serums (37), cleansers (12), from $4.00 to $179.00. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.
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Bubble
Over Night Hydrating Sleep Mask
Moisturizer
$20.0050.3ml · $0.40/ml
★★★★★4.8(1,668)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
- StrongDark spots & hyperpigmentation
- StrongAcne & breakouts
- RelevantRedness & sensitivity
Not recommended for
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Bubble
Over Night Hydrating Sleep Mask
Moisturizer
$20.0050.3ml · $0.40/ml
★★★★★4.8(1,668)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
- StrongDark spots & hyperpigmentation
- StrongAcne & breakouts
- RelevantRedness & sensitivity
Not recommended for
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Over Night Hydrating Sleep Mask is a exfoliant by Bubble. Key ingredients include Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin.
Product Ingredients (22)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profileFirst Aid Beauty
Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid +Ceramides
Moisturizer
$38.0056.2ml · $0.68/ml
★★★★★4.8(544)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
- StrongFine lines & wrinkles
- StrongRedness & sensitivity
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Seborrheic Dermatitis
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid +Ceramides
Moisturizer
$38.0056.2ml · $0.68/ml
★★★★★4.8(544)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
- StrongFine lines & wrinkles
- StrongRedness & sensitivity
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid +Ceramides is a barrier moisturiser by First Aid Beauty. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Squalane, Dimethicone.
Product Ingredients (19)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum 90 Capsules
Serum
$125.73
★★★★★4.8(978)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
- StrongFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantLoss of firmness
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum 90 Capsules
Serum
$125.73
★★★★★4.8(978)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
- StrongFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantLoss of firmness
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum 90 Capsules is a retinoid treatment by Elizabeth Arden. Key ingredients include Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate.
Product Ingredients (14)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum 60 Capsules
Serum
$107.95
★★★★★4.8(977)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
- StrongFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantLoss of firmness
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum 60 Capsules
Serum
$107.95
★★★★★4.8(977)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
- StrongFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantLoss of firmness
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum 60 Capsules is a retinoid treatment by Elizabeth Arden. Key ingredients include Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate.
Product Ingredients (14)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Dermalogica
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Enzyme Powder 74g
Serum
$82.5574ml · $1.12/ml
★★★★★4.8(1,261)
Ideal for
- ExcellentAcne & breakouts
- ExcellentBlackheads
- StrongDryness
- StrongRedness & sensitivity
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Dermalogica
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Enzyme Powder 74g
Serum
$82.5574ml · $1.12/ml
★★★★★4.8(1,261)
Ideal for
- ExcellentAcne & breakouts
- ExcellentBlackheads
- StrongDryness
- StrongRedness & sensitivity
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Enzyme Powder 74g is a skincare product by Dermalogica. Key ingredients include Colloidal Oatmeal, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid.
Product Ingredients (8)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Dermalogica
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant 13g
Serum
$22.8013ml · $1.75/ml
★★★★★4.7(496)
Ideal for
- ExcellentAcne & breakouts
- ExcellentBlackheads
- StrongDryness
- StrongRedness & sensitivity
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Dermalogica
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant 13g
Serum
$22.8013ml · $1.75/ml
★★★★★4.7(496)
Ideal for
- ExcellentAcne & breakouts
- ExcellentBlackheads
- StrongDryness
- StrongRedness & sensitivity
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant 13g is a exfoliant by Dermalogica. Key ingredients include Colloidal Oatmeal, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid.
Product Ingredients (7)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profileJack Black
Deep Dive Glycolic Facial Cleanser
Cleanser
$25.00147.9ml · $0.17/ml
★★★★★4.7(766)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
- StrongRedness & sensitivity
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
- RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasis
Jack Black
Deep Dive Glycolic Facial Cleanser
Cleanser
$25.00147.9ml · $0.17/ml
★★★★★4.7(766)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
- StrongRedness & sensitivity
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
- RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasis
Deep Dive Glycolic Facial Cleanser is a water cleanser by Jack Black. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Colloidal Oatmeal.
Product Ingredients (13)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profileOSEA
Dream Night Cream with Bio-Retinol
Moisturizer
$68.0056.2ml · $1.21/ml
★★★★★4.7(2,088)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
Not recommended for
Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosacea
OSEA
Dream Night Cream with Bio-Retinol
Moisturizer
$68.0056.2ml · $1.21/ml
★★★★★4.7(2,088)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
Not recommended for
Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosacea
Dream Night Cream with Bio-Retinol is a basic moisturiser by OSEA. Key ingredients include Shea Butter, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate.
Product Ingredients (23)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
Shea ButterGlycerinCoco-Caprylate/CapratePropanediolCetearyl OlivateSqualaneSorbitan OlivateMyristyl MyristateColloidal OatmealRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractVitamin ELavender OilSodium HydroxidePotassium SorbateCitric AcidTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateXanthan Gum1,2-HexanediolPhenoxyethanolLinaloolLimoneneCitralGeraniol
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Set up your skin profileNeutrogena
Collagen Bank Reviving Eye Cream
Eye Cream
$25.9914.8ml · $1.76/ml
★★★★★4.7(744)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
- RelevantRedness & sensitivity
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
- RelevantUneven tone & radiance
Neutrogena
Collagen Bank Reviving Eye Cream
Eye Cream
$25.9914.8ml · $1.76/ml
★★★★★4.7(744)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
- RelevantRedness & sensitivity
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
- RelevantUneven tone & radiance
Collagen Bank Reviving Eye Cream is a eye cream by Neutrogena. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide.
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Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profileAveeno
Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer
$12.99354.9ml · $0.04/ml
★★★★★4.7(1,350)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
Not recommended for
Acne & breakoutsPerioral DermatitisSeborrheic Dermatitis
Aveeno
Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer
$12.99354.9ml · $0.04/ml
★★★★★4.7(1,350)
Ideal for
- ExcellentDryness
Not recommended for
Acne & breakoutsPerioral DermatitisSeborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion is a basic moisturiser by Aveeno. Key ingredients include Dimethicone, Water, Glycerin.
Product Ingredients (8)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profileEducational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.