Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 Versus Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Updated on February 13, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 35 ingredients
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 35 ingredients
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 11.5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Steareth-21
CleansingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Polyacrylamide
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 11.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 3%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Steareth-2, Parfum, Steareth-21, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Arachidyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Silica, Benzalkonium Chloride, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, BHT, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Steareth-21 yet.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTABenzalkonium Chloride is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Ingredient Ratings
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Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 35 ingredients
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 12 ingredients
Reviews
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Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 35 ingredients
This moisturizer is okay, but personally I cannot recommend it. The ingredients are not FA safe, the consistency is nasty and needs to be shaken up a lot to be remotely blended, otherwise it's a separated oily mess. The smell is a bit weird to me, and it does not provide much UV protection. It is fairly moisturizing so that's why it's not 1 star. It didn't break me out badly but it isn't doing me Show more
