Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 vs Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™

Cetaphil

Medik8

A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Moisturizer with SPF

16 ingredients

41 ingredients

Brand price

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Brand price

GBP 59.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from United States

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At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, Silicone-free, Oil-free, Reef-safe and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Chemical sunscreen2
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene
Sunscreen2
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate

Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cyclomethicone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cyclomethicone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glyceryl Stearate
Antioxidant1
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Tocopheryl Acetate

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dibutyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Lecithin, Squalane, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Marrubium Vulgare Extract

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Triethanolamine
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol

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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Octocrylene
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Adipate (in both products)
Emollient
0 / 0
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
0 / 0
- Silicones
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-100 Stearate (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Film Forming
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Dibutyl Adipate
Emollient
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Diisopropyl Adipate (in both products)
Emollient
0 / 0
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
Emollient

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Diisopropyl Adipate
Fragrance, Plasticiser, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Diisopropyl adipate
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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