"Aveeno - Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: avobenzone, octinoxate and octisalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails for 21.74CA$ in Canada, for 73.37A$ in Australia, from 13.99$ up to 44.87$ in the United States and for 21.34£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15

Source: From product name

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

panthenol 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

phenyl trimethicone 2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

glycerin 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

ethylhexyl salicylate 2%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Benefits Features an oxybenzone-free broad spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen sun protection against UVA/UVB rays Face moisturizer contains natural light diffusers to reflect light to visibly smooth imperfections Features a non-greasy formula so this facial moisturizer lotion is wearable under makeup Tone-evening moisturizer is oil-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic so it won't clog pores This moisturizer helps even skin tone and texture to reveal naturally radiant looking skin Key Ingredients Formulated with Total Soy Complex, this lotion formula works to even skin tone and texture, fight the signs of early skin aging, reduce the look of dark spots and reflect light to visibly smooth imperfections, leaving skin glowing Oxybenzone-free broad spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen to help protect your skin from further sun damage Clinical Results Clinically proven to reveal more radiant-looking skin in 1 week as it hydrates skin

Source: Ulta

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - glycine soja seed extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

glycine soja seed extract 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

With ACTIVE NATURALS® Total Soy Complex and natural light diffusers, it works to naturally even skin tone and texture and help improve the look of brown spots.

Source: Walmart

This product contains ingredients (glycine soja seed extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

glycine soja seed extract 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

panthenol 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

panthenol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

benzyl alcohol 0.5% - 0.75%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

parfum 0.25% - 0.5%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 3.8% - 4.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

cetearyl alcohol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

cetearyl alcohol 3.8% - 4.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

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, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycine soja seed extract, Glycerin, Bis-phenylpropyl dimethicone, Arachidyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl glucoside, Panthenol, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Steareth-2, Parfum, Steareth-21, Polyacrylamide, Polymethyl methacrylate, Arachidyl glucoside, Disodium edta, Methylparaben, C13-14 isoparaffin, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Laureth-7, Benzalkonium chloride, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Bht, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Silica

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WIMJ similarity score		53%	58%	58%	57%	57%	57%	57%	57%	57%	56%	56%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	panthenol panthenol +9 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +1 more Other: madecassoside centella asiatica extract +5 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter octocrylene +2 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter octocrylene +2 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate octocrylene +2 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide ethylhexyl triazone +4 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate peg-10 dimethicone +8 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide ethylhexyl triazone +4 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +6 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +6 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: retinol phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +2 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? benzalkonium chloride Has skin benefit? +25 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +21 more	retinol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +66 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +63 more	phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more

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Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15

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Evens skin tone

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