Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
A moisturizer with spf built around Colloidal oatmeal and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benzophenone-3, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Stearate
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Triacontanyl PVP
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Viscosity Controlling
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
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.
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →Aluminum Hydroxide
Humectant, Opacifying, Emollient, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling
Aluminium hydroxide
Learn more about Aluminum Hydroxide →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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