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 Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 .
Last updated on September 14, 2023. Published on November 03, 2022
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 37 ingredients
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 35 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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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 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
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 Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 37 ingredients
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 35 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 Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 35 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
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
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Ingredients Explained
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C12-15 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 BenzoateAveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholAveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Arachidyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol made from peanut oil. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.
You'll most likely find this ingredient as an emulsifier in water-based cosmetics.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 12.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholAveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 33.
We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 37 ingredients
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 35 ingredients
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Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 37 ingredients
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 35 ingredients
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