Positively Radiant Overnight Hydrating Facial Moisturizer

6.3

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

9.6Humectancy3.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Aveeno Positively Radiant Overnight Hydrating Facial Moisturizer has a moisturizing rating of 6.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 9.6 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.0 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Aveeno Positively Radiant Overnight Hydrating Facial Moisturizer is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
65	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
6	Dimethicone	Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
4	Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Soothing,Anti-pigmentation
3	Cetearyl Olivate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
2.5	Sorbitan Olivate	Botanical, Synthetic	Formula Helper
2	Polyacrylamide	Synthetic	Formula Helper
1	Phenoxyethanol	Synthetic	Antimicrobial,Preservative
1	Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer	Synthetic	Formula Helper
1	Synthetic Beeswax	Synthetic	Formula Helper
0.3	C13-14 Isoparaffin	Petroleum	Emollient,Formula Helper
0.3	Dimethicone Crosspolymer	Synthetic	Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.

Glycerin

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.

Dimethicone

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Antifoaming, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract

Score

Function

Antioxidant, Soothing, Anti-pigmentation

Origin

Botanical

An antioxidant, soothing, and wound healing extract derived from soybeans. Soybeans are a famous source of phytoestrogens - plant compounds that have a similar effect to steroid hormones.

Cetearyl Olivate

Score

Function

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Slip modifier

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A multifunctional ingredient derived from plants that primarily serves as an emulsifier. Supplied as a waxy ivory-colored flake, it can also be used as an emollient and slip modifier that gives a product an overall light, silky finish.