Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“This brightening facial scrub cleanses skin and helps improve skin tone, texture, and clarity”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glycine soja protein, peg-16 soy sterol, peg-80 sorbitan laurate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This brightening facial scrub gently exfoliates skin and helps improve tone, texture, and clarity.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Benzoyl peroxideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Benzoyl peroxide, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Benzoyl peroxide2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
More about Benzoyl peroxideWater~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~5.5–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~4.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateDecyl glucoside~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCellulose~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseSodium chloride~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPeg-80 sorbitan laurate~0.7–1.05%
Sodium hydroxide~0.55–0.85%
Parfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about Parfum1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPeg-16 soy sterol~0.15–0.25%
Tropolone~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja protein~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
More about Glycine soja proteinIngredient list view
Benzoyl peroxide, Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Decyl glucoside, Cellulose, Sodium chloride, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-80 sorbitan laurate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Peg-16 soy sterol, Tropolone, Glycine soja protein
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AveenoPositively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | PanOxylAcne Foaming Wash with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide | CeraVeAcne Foaming Cream Cleanser | CetaphilGentle Clear Complexion-Clearing BPO Acne Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 46% | 45% |
| Price | $11.99 | $9.49−$2.50 | $13.62+$1.63 | $14.99+$3.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Niacinamide | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Curology Acne CleanserDifferin Daily Deep Cleanser BPO 5%
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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