About.com Rating

Updated January 01, 2014.

The Bottom Line

A great, light, nongreasy moisturizer for a great price.



Pros

• The price is right -- it's under $15.
• It's oil-free and doesn't leave your skin feeling greasy.
• It has an SPF 30, so you get your sun protection too.

Cons

• It's not very moisturizing.
• Smells like sunscreen.

Description

• Facial moisturizer with SPF 30 (UVA/UVB) sunscreen
• Oil-free, hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic
• Part of the Aveeno Positively Radiant line

Guide Review - Aveeno Active Naturals: Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer

If you hate greasy, heavy moisturizers, then you have to give this product a try. Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer is perfect for those with oily or acne-prone skin.

Just as the name implies, it really does leave your face looking "radiant." According to Aveeno, the product contains mica and silica, which are responsible for giving your skin that pretty shimmery and bright look.

Even better, this moisturizer is rapidly absorbed in to the skin and isn't in the least bit heavy or oily. In fact, it leaves your face feeling supersoft and supple. Also, because it's noncomedogenic, it won't clog up your pores. Just wait until you apply your makeup! It goes on supersmooth over the top.

Another plus is the fact that it gives you an SPF 30 and protection against both UVA and UVB rays. With just one application, you moisturize and protect yourself from sunburn, sun damage and premature aging!

Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizer also comes with an SPF 15, so read the packaging to make certain you are getting the SPF you want.

(Might as well go for the SPF 30; you can never have too much sun protection!)

You may want to use a different moisturizer at night, though, because you obviously don't need sunscreen while you sleep.

While I personally don't care for the smell (you can really smell the sunscreen), many others really like the fragrance, calling it light and clean.

Those who tend to have dry skin may not love this product, though. It isn't especially moisturizing. If you prefer a more emollient cream, this one isn't for you.

For those of us who have been searching for a light, nongreasy, nonpore-clogging moisturizer, Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer definitely fits the bill.