Is Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion The Best Body Lotion For Sensitive Skin?

Last Updated on July 31, 2026 by Giorgia Guazzarotti

It’s no secret I’m a skincare junkie. What may surprise you is how little attention I pay to the skin of my body. It’s so easy to forget about it. It’s always hidden under layers of clothing. But then, one fine day, summer comes along. Its warmth prompts me to shed those layers, and happily don sundresses and miniskirts instead. But there’s a problem. My skin’s never ready for them.

It’s always so parched, dry as the desert, and desperately begging for some moisture. Cold temperatures dry it out faster than you can say, “hello winter!” My negligence only adds to the damage. This year’s even worse. There’s not much of a summer here in London. You get a couple of weeks of sunshine and warmth, and cold winds the rest of the time. My skin was more neglected than usual. It’s not pretty, trust me.

Enter Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion. Simple and unassuming, it had often failed in the past to attract my attention amid the flashier, more colourful bottles lining the shelves of drugstores. But if it doesn’t scream for attention, it’s because it doesn’t have to. The formula speaks for itself. It’s a godsend for dry and sensitive skin. Its secret? Oats. In this review, I’ll tell you what it does, who should include it into their skincare routine, and more:

What’s In Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion?

OATS TO SOOTHE SENSITIVE SKIN

Unlike most natural ingredients sprinkled in lotions for marketing reasons, oats actually do something great for the skin: they soothe it. A 2003 study has shown that oats have anti-inflammatory and skin-protective properties that calm down irritations and redness, and help dry, sensitive skin get back into top shape. Who knew oats could be so useful?

Related: Are Oats The Best Ingredient To Soothe Sensitive, Easily-Irriated Skin?

GLYCERIN AND MINERAL OIL TO MOISTURISE SKIN

Both glycerin and mineral oil moisturise skin, but in different ways:

• Glycerin: It’s a humectant that draws water from the environment into the skin. The extra moisture plumps, softens, and brightens skin.
• Mineral Oil: It creates a protective barrier on the skin that locks water in. If the extra moisture glycerin brings in can’t get back out, skin stays hydrated for longer.

But isn’t mineral oil dangerous? Not the kind used in cosmetics. That undergoes a rigorous purification process. All those nasty toxins are removed. What’s left is a safe, powerful moisturizer.

Related: 5 Myths About Mineral Oil You Need To Stop Believing Right Now

ISOPROPYL PALMITATE

I’m mentioning this for all of you who have acne-prone skin. Isopropyl Palmitate is a cheap emollient that makes skin softer and smoother. For most skin types, it’s totally ok. But if you’re prone to acne, all hell can break loose. Every time I use a moisturiser with Isopropyl Palmitate on my oily t-zone, I never fail to get a pimple (or 5!). But when I slather it on my dry body skin, nothing bad happens. It’s all about knowing your skin type and what it can take.

Texture

Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion isn’t really a lotion. Lotions are lightweight. This one has a rich, thick consistency. Not as thick as that of a body butter, but definitely richer than your average body cream.

Fragrance

It’s fragrance-free. And I like that. Sure, you could argue that’d boring – and you’d be right about that. But, fragrance is also the most common irritants in skincare. It has no place in a cream that promises to calm down sensitive skin.

How To Use It

Apply every day, after your bath or shower. Of course, you could also slather it on every time your skin needs the extra moisture, even if you didn’t take a shower just before it.

Packaging

Big, pale yellow and green bottle with green accents. It has a pump applicator to dispense the product out without risk of contamination. Just like the formula, it’s not the fanciest. But it works.

Performance & Personal Opinion

Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion may be thicker than your average lotion, but it leaves no greasy residue behind. I can get out of the shower, slather this on, and get dressed straight after. It won’t stain my clothes or get stuck to them.

I’ve been using it for a few weeks, and I can already see a big improvement. My skin isn’t as parched anymore. It’s much softer and smoother. I don’t need to reapply it 30 times a day to keep it that way. Just once in the morning’ll do the trick.

I do have one complaint, though. This lotion seriously lacks antioxidants. Our bodies need them as much as our faces to keep wrinkles at bay. If Aveeno could include even just a couple, it would take the formula to another level.

But I still like Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion a lot. It’s simple and basic, which is just what dry, sensitive skin prone to irritations needs. If you need something that soothes and nourishes it, you can count on it to do the job well.

What I Like About Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion

• Keeps dry skin moisturised all day without needing constant reapplication.
• Thick, nourishing texture that feels more like a cream than a typical lotion.
• Sinks in surprisingly fast and doesn’t leave a greasy or sticky residue behind.
• You can get dressed straight after applying it without it clinging to your clothes.
• Fragrance-free, which makes it a much safer choice for dry, sensitive, or easily irritated skin.
• Softens rough, flaky skin within a few weeks of consistent use.
• Simple formula that focuses on moisturising instead of stuffing the bottle with unnecessary ingredients.

What I DON’T Like About Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion

• The formula is very basic and doesn’t contain antioxidants, so it doesn’t do much beyond moisturising.
• If your skin isn’t particularly dry, you may find the texture heavier than you’d like.

Who Should Use This?

• If you’ve got dry, very dry, or sensitive skin, this is an easy one to recommend. It does exactly what a good body moisturiser should do: it keeps skin comfortable, soft, and hydrated without feeling greasy.
• It’s also a great option if you avoid fragrance because your skin gets irritated easily. There aren’t any unnecessary extras here, which is exactly what sensitive skin usually needs.
• If you’re looking for a body lotion packed with anti-ageing ingredients or lots of fancy actives, though, this probably isn’t the one. It’s a simple moisturiser that sticks to the basics – and, to be fair, it does those basics really well.

Does Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion Live Up To Its Claims?

Price & Availability

$8.99/£7.35 at Boots, Look Fantastic, Target, and Walmart

Do You Need It?

If you have dry, sensitive skin, you’ll like it a lot. It’s a great lotion that does what it says: moisturises without irritating. If everything you put on your skin triggers a negative reaction, this may be a breath of fresh air for your skin.