Key ingredients
4.5/5
Calamine is the main active in this heat rash cream.
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Calamine Lotion
$6.74
Caladryl Calamine Lotion is the pink lotion many people already associate with hot, itchy skin. It dries down more than a rich cream, which helps on sweaty heat rash. Shake well and let it dry before dressing.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.5/5
This heat rash cream is a calamine.
Formula standards
4.5/5
The formula is a calamine.
The verdict
This heat rash cream suits calamine itch lotion.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Calmoseptine, Desitin, Sarna, A+D, Hyland's, and Medline Remedy). Compare best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Calamine itch lotion | Heat rash protectant ointment | High-zinc fold paste | Steroid-free itch lotion | Portable rash ointment | Less-greasy chafe comfort | Simple zinc protectant |
| Key actives | Calamine | Zinc oxide · Menthol | 40% zinc oxide | Pramoxine | Skin protectants | Skin soothers | Zinc oxide |
| Texture | Lotion | Ointment | Paste | Lotion | Ointment | Cream-to-powder | Paste |
| Skin fit | Prickly itch | Sweat-irritated skin | Damp folds | Itchy heat bumps | Spot irritation | Sweaty friction | Damp irritation |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Notes | Itch | Protectant · cool | 40% zinc · Folds | Steroid-free · Sensitive | Medicated · Drugstore | Chafe · Sweat zones | Protectant |
| $ / size | $6.74 | $10.99 | $7.97 | $15.11 | $4.97 | $9.97 | $7.68 |
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FAQ
Who is Calamine Lotion best for?
Caladryl Calamine Lotion is the pink lotion many people already associate with hot, itchy skin. It dries down more than a rich cream, which helps on sweaty heat rash. Shake well and let it dry before dressing.
How did Edyt Beauty score this heat rash cream?
Edyt Beauty rates Calamine Lotion 4.5 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Calamine Lotion against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Calmoseptine, Desitin, Sarna, A+D, Hyland's, and Medline Remedy. For more from the same brand, see More from Caladryl below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Calamine Lotion with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Creams for Heat Rash.
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