Overview
How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 50+ has a moisturizing rating of 2.4 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a moderate Humectancy of 3.8 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.9 out of 10.
What else is good about it? This product has an SPF 50, which is the right SPF to use when spending lots of time outdoors and in the sun. Look out for a “broad spectrum” indication to be also protected from photoaging (i.e., wrinkles and sunspots).
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
7.5 | Octinoxate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
7 | Octocrylene | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
6 | Oxybenzone | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
5.7 | Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) | Naturally occurring | Sunscreen,Colorant,Formula Helper |
5 | Octisalate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | VP/Eicosene Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Cyclomethicone | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Stearic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
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.
A chemical sunscreen also known as ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. It protects against UVB, which causes the skin to burn and tan and can lead to certain types of skin cancers. For broad-spectrum protection claims, octinoxate should be paired with a UVA sunscreen.
A synthetic compound that protects skin against harmful ultraviolet light.
A chemical sunscreen that protects against burning caused by UVB radiation.
Score
5.7
Function
Sunscreen, Colorant, Light stabilizing, Opacifying
Origin
Naturally occurring
One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.