Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 versus Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 .
Last updated on September 14, 2023. Published on January 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens 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
Bee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 28 ingredients
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 24 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 😥
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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Bee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 28 ingredients
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 28 ingredients
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 24 ingredients
Benzophenone-3 6% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Homosalate 10% • Octocrylene 2.7% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Propanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Polyamide-5 • C10-18 Triglycerides • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract • Propolis Extract • Honey Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polysilicone-15 • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
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
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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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneBee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 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 SalicylateBee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateBee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateBee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 GlycerinBee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 EDTABee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Bee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 ParfumBee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Bee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 28 ingredients
Aveeno Positively Radiant® Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 24 ingredients
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Bee Bald Bee Bald Smooth Plus with SPF 30 28 ingredients
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