Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer with SPF 30 vs Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Aveeno

Aveeno

A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for sun protection and pollution defence.

A moisturizer with spf built around Colloidal oatmeal and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.

Moisturizer with SPF

26 ingredients

29 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate

Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Sunscreen2
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Glyceryl Stearate
Antioxidant2
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Steareth-21
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Fragrance
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Fragrance
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Fragrance

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid

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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Homosalate
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Octocrylene
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
- Silicones
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film Forming
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising

Titanium Dioxide (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Zinc Oxide
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Triacontanyl PVP
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Bulking
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Chlorphenesin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
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Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
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