Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This non-greasy hydrating night cream is made with Total Soy Complex and a boost of Vitamin B3 works while you sleep to help reveal an even-looking, more radiant complexion.”
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, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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: octyldodecyl neopentanoate, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
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.These ingredients - glycine soja seed extract, magnesium aluminum silicate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“The toning face cream helps diminish the appearance of dullness, blotchiness, and brown spots and is shown to even skin tone and texture.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Octyldodecyl neopentanoate~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
More about Octyldodecyl neopentanoateDicaprylyl carbonate~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinBehenyl alcohol~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholGlycine soja seed extract~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractMangifera indica seed butter~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterGlyceryl stearate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCandelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Help oil and water mix together
More about Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateNiacinamide~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateCetearyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.5–0.75%
Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium pca~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaUrea~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Cellulose gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerTrehalose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseHexylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPolyquaternium-51~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Triacetin~0.1–0.2%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Behenyl alcohol, Glycine soja seed extract, Mangifera indica seed butter, Glyceryl stearate, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Chlorphenesin, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium pca, Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose gum, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Trehalose, Hexylene glycol, Polyquaternium-51, Triacetin, Sodium hyaluronate, Titanium dioxide
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| AveenoPositively Radiant Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | UltraceuticalsEven skin tone smoothing moisturiser | MarudermHyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Face & Body Cream | The Grey MenCOMFORT+ FACE CREAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | $13.99 | $95.00+$81.01 | $21.99+$8.00 | $100.00+$86.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Panthenol | Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Aveeno - Positively Radiant Night Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Aveeno - Positively Radiant Night Cream ticks this box. Urea, glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, sodium hyaluronate and sodium pca in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (octyldodecyl neopentanoate, cetearyl alcohol, glycine soja seed extract, caprylyl glycol and dicaprylyl carbonate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 21.74CA$ in Canada, for 59.46A$ in Australia, from 15.97$ up to 21.99$ in the United States and for 29.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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