Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 35A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A moisturizer with spf built around Niacinamide and Ceramide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
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Brand price
USD 25.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid
Concerns
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-100, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
4 / 1
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
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