Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15

1.2
/ 10

Moisturizing

2.5Humectancy0.0Occlusivity

SPF

Overview

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.

SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
OIL-FREE

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

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.

Octocrylene

Score

Function

Sunscreen, Light stabilizing

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic compound that protects skin against harmful ultraviolet light.

Diisopropyl Adipate

Score

Function

Emollient, Fragrance, Plasticizer, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic oil-like ingredient with a light feel and softening effect not just on skin, but for products as a whole.

Cyclomethicone

Score

Function

Emollient, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

A blend of emollient silicones that leaves a smooth and non-greasy after-feel. Unlike other types of oils, it does not leave any residue on the skin, which is part of what makes it so popular.

Avobenzone

Score

Function

Sunscreen, Light stabilizing

Origin

Synthetic

A popular sunscreen that protects against UVA rays, which cause premature aging and skin cancer. Avobenzone degrades after about 30 minutes of sun exposure and becomes ineffective. It is therefore often paired with UV-filter stabilizers such as octocrylene.