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prisma protect spf30 moisturizerCetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 35A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 69.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
Not recorded · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
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
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.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
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
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
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
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
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
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 →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →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 →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl Phosphate →
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