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Cetaphil Pro Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Sunscreen, 4 Ounce

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Sun protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Allantoin 0.15% - 0.55%Glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.7%

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Product summary

We believe that "Cetaphil - Pro Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Sunscreen, 4 Ounce" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared) and octocrylene 7.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 0% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer believes that it clogs pores.
As for the white cast, the reviewer reported a noticeable whitish residue.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it stings eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as dewy, They find the product's texture to be light - heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance.

Price

The product retails from 16.97$ up to 27.05$ in the United States and for 21.71£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 7%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Pro Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Sunscreen, 4 Ounce

Source: From product name

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, dimethiconol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1, hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine

ceramide 1 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

dimethiconol 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

zinc gluconate 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

zinc gluconate 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

zinc gluconate 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

tocopheryl acetate 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

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Potential irritants

isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate 4.6% - 6.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

aluminum starch octenylsuccinate 1.3% - 1.9%

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Used to thicken the product's consistency

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate 4.6% - 6.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

glycerin 3.6% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Diisopropyl sebacate, Silica, Polymethyl methacrylate, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Sucrose tristearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 61, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Panthenol, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Carbomer, Potassium sorbate, Zinc gluconate, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, Ceramide 1, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene

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WIMJ similarity score		57%	55%	47%	39%	39%	37%	37%	35%	35%	35%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 70	SPF 30
Key ingredients	hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine ceramide 1 +8 more	Common: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine panthenol +7 more Other:	Common: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine ceramide 1 +7 more Other:	Common: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine panthenol +6 more Other:	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: ceramide 1 ceramide 1 +5 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +12 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate homosalate +1 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide homosalate +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +3 more
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Potential Irritants	octocrylene Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +13 more	zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? +13 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +9 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +9 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Cetaphil Pro Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Sunscreen, 4 Ounce

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Irritation risk

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

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