Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis day moisturizer from Aveeno lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
25INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.5%, homosalate 5%, ethylhexyl salicylate 4%, octocrylene 6% inactive ingredients: water, caprylyl methicone, glycerin, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, glycine soja seed extract, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp crosspolymer, pentylene glycol, hydroxyacetophenone, parfum, phenoxyethanol, glyceryl stearate, polyacrylate-13, chlorphenesin, tocopheryl acetate, steareth-21, polyisobutene, disodium edta, silica, polysorbate 20, sodium hydroxide, titanium dioxide, mica
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 against your own profile.

