Is Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen SPF 15 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 Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen SPF 15 is not allowed in any of the 9 places with a sunscreen law that we track. It used four chemical UV filters: avobenzone 3%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 1.7% and oxybenzone 3%. It was a broad-spectrum body sunscreen lotion made by Aveeno (Kenvue Brands LLC) and was not water resistant. It has been discontinued, but is kept here for reference.
Sizes: 12 fl oz
SPF 15 is below SPF 30, the minimum the American Academy of Dermatology recommends when choosing a sunscreen.
Where Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen SPF 15 is allowed
| Location | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (statewide) | Not allowed | Oxybenzone: banned by name. |
| Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi) | Not allowed | Avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene and oxybenzone: not permitted actives (mineral only). |
| Hawaiʻi County (Big Island) | Not allowed | Avobenzone, 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, octisalate and methylparaben: 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Guidance and repealed rules (4)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, 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. Octisalate and octocrylene: not mineral actives. |
| Key West, Florida | No rule in force | Oxybenzone: banned by name. |
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen SPF 15 active ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Avobenzone | 3% | Chemical |
| Octisalate | 5% | Chemical |
| Octocrylene | 1.7% | Chemical |
| Oxybenzone | 3% | Chemical |
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen SPF 15 inactive ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Dimethicone, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Methylparaben, Steareth-21, Disodium EDTA, Benzalkonium Chloride
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
None of the 80 fragrance allergens on the EU list appear on this label, and it lists no fragrance, essential oil or drying alcohol.
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: Body moisturizing lotion with oxybenzone SPF. Drug Facts from the FDA DailyMed label (setid 67ce9559-35eb-4611-bade-e0eae7eb5e66, effective 2023-01-24); not on the brand site on 2026-09-24. Label says to use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Size from the DailyMed label (354 mL).
Common questions about Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen SPF 15
Is Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen SPF 15 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 Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen SPF 15 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, 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 Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen SPF 15 not allowed?
Hawaii statewide: it contains oxybenzone, which is not allowed there. Maui County: it contains avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene and oxybenzone, which are not allowed there. Hawaiʻi County (Big Island): it contains avobenzone, 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, octisalate and methylparaben, 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 Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen SPF 15 contain oxybenzone?
Yes. It contains oxybenzone 3%. Oxybenzone and octinoxate are banned in Hawaii and most other places with a sunscreen law.
Is Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen SPF 15 a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
Chemical. Its UV filters are avobenzone 3%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 1.7% and oxybenzone 3%.
Is Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen SPF 15 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 Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen SPF 15 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
Mineral sunscreens from other brands, allowed in all 9 places, ranked by label: water resistance, SPF 30–50, broad spectrum, no listed fragrance. How we rank
Face + Body SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
Every Day Active Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45
Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 (Beach/Sport/Baby), 3 oz
UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47