Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 versus Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 .
Last updated on September 14, 2023. Published on March 31, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
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 fragrances and silicones
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 24 ingredients
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 38 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 24 ingredients
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 38 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 24 ingredients
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 38 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.5% • Homosalate 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4% • Caprylyl Methicone • Glycerin • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer • Pentylene Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Glyceryl Stearate • Polyacrylate-13 • Chlorphenesin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Steareth-21 • Polyisobutene • Disodium EDTA • Silica • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Hydroxide • Titanium Dioxide • Mica
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Cyclohexasiloxane • Arachidyl Alcohol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Panthenol • Benzyl Alcohol • Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract • Behenyl Alcohol • Steareth-2 • Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids • Steareth-21 • Parfum • Polyacrylamide • Arachidyl Glucoside • Disodium EDTA • Methylparaben • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sarcosine • Laureth-7 • Ethylparaben • Butylparaben • Propylparaben • Isobutylparaben • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Potassium Aspartate • Magnesium Aspartate
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Ingredients Explained
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Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneAveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateAveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinAveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumAveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Steareth-21.
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 EDTAAveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 24 ingredients
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 38 ingredients
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Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 24 ingredients
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 38 ingredients
Reviews
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Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 24 ingredients
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 38 ingredients
Not my favorite
This was my first moisturizer. For my personal preferences, I’m not too fond of this one. Many people say it’s light-weight, and it was at first, but over time it started to feel very heavy and greasy on my skin to the...
Not my favorite
This was my first moisturizer. For my personal preferences, I’m not too fond of this one. Many people say it’s light-weight, and it was at first, but over time it started to feel very heavy and greasy on my skin to the point where I just used it as hand lotion. And sometimes, not everyday, it irritated my skin. It felt a little tingly sometimes. It’s also not clear, it has a white cast when you apply it on and it takes like 30 minutes to absorb so I had to walk around looking like a pale zombie. It also did not have enough moisture even though I have very oily skin, so in the day I felt like my face was burning. I even used extra SPF to top it off but I felt like sweating all the time? I also broke out more due to the greasy feel. It was a weird experience, but if you’re reading this review it really doesn’t hurt to try this moisturizer! It’s not bad for sensitive skin, but if you don’t want to feel heavy during the day, I really don’t recommend this.
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