How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 has a moisturizing rating of 1.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product is purely humectant, but with a low Humectancy of 2.5 out of 10. It has zero Occlusivity as we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list.
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.
What else is good about it? This product has an SPF of 15, which means that it provides an adequate level of sun protection. However, if you spend a substantial amount of time outdoors, it is better to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher.
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
10 | Octocrylene | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
6 | Diisopropyl Adipate | Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Cyclomethicone | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Avobenzone | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | PEG-100 Stearate | Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Polymethyl Methacrylate | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
0.3 | Benzyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Preservative,Flavor,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |