Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50Supergoop
City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
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Brand price
USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
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
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
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
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Tocopherol, Triacontanyl PVP, Urea
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Ethyl Linoleate, Glycerin, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Oleyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Tocopherol
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 Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Oleyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethyl Linoleate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Oleyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Oleyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ceteareth-20, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Oleyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Skin Conditioning
Viscosity Controlling
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Emollient
3 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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.
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 →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 →Cyclomethicone
Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclomethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Cyclomethicone →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
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