Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 vs Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer with SPF 30

Cetaphil

Aveeno

A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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

Moisturizer with SPF

16 ingredients

26 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Chemical sunscreen2
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene
Sunscreen2
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cyclomethicone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cyclomethicone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glyceryl Stearate
Antioxidant1
Shields skin from free radical damage.
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 Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Triethanolamine
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol

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

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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (in both products)
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Adipate
Emollient
0 / 0
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
0 / 0
- Silicones
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Film Forming
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (in both products)
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 (in both products)
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

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
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Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
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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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Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate 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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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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