Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Facial Cleanser with Soothing Oat by Aveeno
Aveeno

Daily Moisturizing Facial Cleanser with Soothing Oat

Face Cleansers

99/100
No known risks

Pregnancy-focused rating

No higher-risk flags in the assessed ingredients. This is a screening result, not a guarantee of pregnancy safety.

10 of 10 ingredients rated

Is it suitable during pregnancy?

MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Facial Cleanser with Soothing Oat as No known risks (99/100). This screening result is not a guarantee of safety for every pregnancy.

Why this rating?

No higher-risk ingredient flags are shown in the assessed entries. Ingredients without a matched rating are marked Not assessed, not No known risks.

10 of 10 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.

How we assess products

Ingredient breakdown

The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.

Ingredient ratings and evidence

Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.

Water

No known risks

Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.

Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en

Coco-Glucoside

No known risks

This glucose-derived nonionic surfactant or emulsifier is used in cleansers and emulsions. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that alkyl glucosides are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating; sensitive skin can still react to surfactants.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=9810a771-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6

Glycerin

No known risks

Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

No known risks

A mild amino-acid-derived cleansing surfactant. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that amino acid alkyl amides, including sodium cocoyl glutamate, are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal use of a finished cosmetic.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/alkyl_amides_0.pdf

Avena Sativa Kernel Flour

No known risks

Finely milled oat kernel material used for soothing, absorbency and skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Avena sativa kernel flour is safe in current practices when formulated to be non-sensitising. People with oat sensitivity may still react, and loose powder should not be deliberately inhaled.

Sources: CIR: December 2025 Quick Reference Table, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour conclusion, IJT 38(Suppl. 3), 2019 https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

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Xanthan Gum

No known risks

Natural polysaccharide thickener used for stability and texture. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework

Citric Acid

No known risks

pH adjuster used in small amounts to maintain product stability. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework

Sodium Benzoate

No known risks

Preservative widely used in foods and cosmetics. Considered safe at regulated concentrations with low systemic exposure from topical use.

Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework

Carrageenan

No known risks

A plant-derived carbohydrate polymer or modified starch used to thicken, stabilise or condition a formula. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the supported plant polysaccharide gums and derivatives are safe in current practices of use and concentration. Loose powders should still be used without deliberately inhaling airborne particles.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Plant Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/panelbook/safety-assessment-plant-polysaccharide-gums-used-cosmetics

Sodium Chloride

No known risks

Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity and texture in formulations; topical cosmetic use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Full recorded ingredient list

Water, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Carrageenan, Sodium Chloride

Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.

Questions about this assessment

Why does Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Facial Cleanser with Soothing Oat have a No known risks rating?

No higher-risk ingredient flags are shown in the assessed entries. Ingredients without a matched rating are marked Not assessed, not No known risks. The product score is a stored assessment, not a clinical safety guarantee.

Has every ingredient in Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Facial Cleanser with Soothing Oat been assessed?

10 of 10 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.

Does this assessment apply to my Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Facial Cleanser with Soothing Oat?

Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.

Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?

No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.