Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 versus Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 .
Last updated on October 04, 2023. Published on November 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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 Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 37 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 29 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 😥
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Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 37 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 37 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 29 ingredients
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Isopropyl Myristate • Cetyl Dimethicone • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Glyceryl Behenate • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Benzyl Alcohol • Aluminum Stearate • Arachidyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Behenyl Alcohol • Alumina • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Methyldihydrojasmonate • Squalane • Arachidyl Glucoside • Dimethicone • Chlorphenesin • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Sodium Citrate • Polysorbate 60 • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Methyl Ionones • Ceramide NP • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Titanium Dioxide 5.8% • Zinc Oxide 12.5% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Dimethicone • Triacontanyl Pvp • Glyceryl Stearate • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Peg-100 Stearate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Stearic Acid • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Chlorphenesin • Disodium EDTA • Aluminum Hydroxide • CI 77492
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateAveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidAveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumAveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinAveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneAveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice is an antioxidant.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. It is formed from grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells.
Avenacins found in colloidal oatmeal have anti-fungal properties. The saponins have a cleaning affect.
Overall, colloidal oatmeal is great at providing the skin with moisture and help sooth irritation. It also protects the skin in various ways.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractAveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 37.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 37 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 29 ingredients
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Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 37 ingredients
Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 29 ingredients
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