Is Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula) Reef Safe?
Not by the law. Not allowed in any of the 9 places we track. See why
- Not allowed: Hawaii
- Not allowed: Maui County
- Not allowed: Hawaiʻi County
- Not allowed: U.S. Virgin Islands
- Not allowed: Palau
- Not allowed: Aruba
- Not allowed: Guam
- Not allowed: Northern Mariana Islands
- Not allowed: Thailand
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula) is not allowed in any of the 9 places with a sunscreen law that we track. It used five chemical UV filters: avobenzone 3%, homosalate 12%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 1.7% and oxybenzone 3%. It was a broad-spectrum facial sunscreen lotion made by Aveeno (Kenvue Brands LLC) and was not water resistant. It has been discontinued, but is kept here for reference.
Sizes: 2.5 fl oz
Where Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula) is allowed
| Location | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (statewide) | Not allowed | Oxybenzone: banned by name. |
| Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi) | Not allowed | Avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene and oxybenzone: not permitted actives (mineral only). |
| Hawaiʻi County (Big Island) | Not allowed | Avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene and oxybenzone: not permitted actives (mineral only). |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Not allowed | Oxybenzone and octocrylene: banned by name. |
| Palau | Not allowed | Oxybenzone, octocrylene, avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben and propylparaben: banned by name. |
| Aruba | Not allowed | Oxybenzone: banned by name. |
| Guam | Not allowed | Oxybenzone and octocrylene: banned by name. |
| Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) | Not allowed | Oxybenzone: banned by name. |
| Thailand (all national parks) | Not allowed | Oxybenzone: banned by name. |
Guidance and repealed rules (4)
| Mexico: federal marine protected areas (e.g., Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún & Punta Nizuc) | Against guidance | Avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene and oxybenzone: not mineral actives. |
| Bonaire (Bonaire National Marine Park) | Against guidance | Oxybenzone: on the avoid list. |
| U.S. National Parks with coral reefs (NPS guidance) | Against guidance | Oxybenzone and avobenzone: on the avoid list. Homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene: not mineral actives. |
| Key West, Florida | No rule in force | Oxybenzone: banned by name. |
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula) active ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Avobenzone | 3% | Chemical |
| Homosalate | 12% | Chemical |
| Octisalate | 5% | Chemical |
| Octocrylene | 1.7% | Chemical |
| Oxybenzone | 3% | Chemical |
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula) inactive ingredients
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Glycerin, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Panthenol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Methylparaben, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Steareth-2, Fragrance, Polyacrylate-13, Behenyl Alcohol, Steareth-21, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Benzalkonium Chloride, Boron Nitride, Polysorbate 20, Titanium Dioxide, Mica
Highlighted ingredients are regulated somewhere; red ones are restricted in at least one location we track. Dotted ones are listed below.
Fragrance allergens, essential oils and alcohol
- Fragrance: listed as “Fragrance”. US labels don’t have to name the allergens inside a fragrance, so there may be more than this list shows.
The EU requires these allergens to be named on cosmetic labels above 0.001% in leave-on products (Regulation 1223/2009, Annex III). They can cause skin reactions in people who are sensitized; they don’t affect whether a sunscreen is legal anywhere we track.
Note: Earlier oxybenzone and paraben formula, listed on the brand's discontinued-products page and replaced by the current oxybenzone-free SPF 30. Actives and inactive list match the FDA DailyMed label (setid ca4d6f5b-812f-4a6d-94f7-a1a985133337, effective 2023-04-12), which spells 'Glycine Soja (Soyabean) Seed Extract'. Label says to use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Size from the DailyMed carton (75 mL).
Common questions about Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula)
Is Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula) reef safe?
“Reef safe” isn’t a regulated label claim, so we answer by law instead. It is not allowed in any of the 9 places with a sunscreen law that we track.
Is Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula) legal in Hawaii?
Under Hawaii’s statewide law (Act 104, which bans oxybenzone and octinoxate) it is not allowed because it contains oxybenzone. In Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi), which allows only mineral sunscreens, it is not allowed because it contains avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene and oxybenzone, and Maui’s rule covers using it there, not just selling it. In Hawaiʻi County (the Big Island), which has a mineral-only rule for sales, it is not allowed. Oʻahu and Kauaʻi have no county rule, so only the statewide law applies there.
Where is Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula) not allowed?
Hawaii statewide: it contains oxybenzone, which is not allowed there. Maui County: it contains avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene and oxybenzone, which are not allowed there. Hawaiʻi County (Big Island): it contains avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene and oxybenzone, which are not allowed there. The U.S. Virgin Islands: it contains oxybenzone and octocrylene, which are not allowed there. Palau: it contains oxybenzone, octocrylene, avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben and propylparaben, which are not allowed there. Aruba: it contains oxybenzone, which is not allowed there. Guam: it contains oxybenzone and octocrylene, which are not allowed there. The Northern Mariana Islands: it contains oxybenzone, which is not allowed there. Thailand's national parks: it contains oxybenzone, which is not allowed there.
Does Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula) contain oxybenzone?
Yes. It contains oxybenzone 3%. Oxybenzone and octinoxate are banned in Hawaii and most other places with a sunscreen law.
Is Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula) a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
Chemical. Its UV filters are avobenzone 3%, homosalate 12%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 1.7% and oxybenzone 3%.
Is Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula) water resistant?
No. It makes no water-resistance claim, so it isn’t meant for swimming or heavy sweating. Use a water-resistant sunscreen for time in the water.
Alternatives to Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula) for Hawaii statewide, Maui County, Hawaiʻi County (Big Island), the U.S. Virgin Islands, Palau, Aruba, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and Thailand's national parks
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