Cetaphil Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer Spf 20
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Cetaphil Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 20 is a mineral sunscreen using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It keeps a balanced, lightweight finish with low white cast and is low on pore-clogging, and it generally does not sting, which suits sensitive skin. It works okay under makeup. With a score of 81 and good protection, it is a gentle daily moisturizer, though SPF 20 is on the lower side for strong sun.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
73
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
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Allergens
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 1 declared fragrance allergens
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White cast
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 7.8% declared
- β35 Titanium Dioxide, 10.1% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (17.9% total declared)
- +37 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +2.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 7.8% declared
- β20 Titanium Dioxide, 10.1% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #16, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #14, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 1 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Allantoin
Full ingredient list (24)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 35 10.1% declared
- β 20 10.1% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 14 7.8% declared
- β 8 7.8% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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6 Caffeine
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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9 Ci 77288
Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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11 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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14 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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16 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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20 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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21 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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23 Trisiloxane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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24 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
Is the Cetaphil Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer Spf 20 mineral or chemical?
It is mineral. It uses Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, with no chemical filters, which generally suits sensitive skin.
What SPF is the Cetaphil Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer Spf 20?
It is SPF 20, which is on the lower side. It is fine for daily incidental sun but under-powered for strong or prolonged exposure.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
Generally yes. It is a low-sting mineral formula that is low on pore-clogging, which commonly suits sensitive, redness-prone skin.