Cetaphil Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 40
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Cetaphil Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 40 is a pure mineral moisturizer-sunscreen built on Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, a filter pair commonly favored for sensitive, redness-prone skin. It has a balanced, lightweight finish, a low-clogging profile, is unlikely to sting, and keeps white cast low. It works acceptably under makeup. With good protection and a strong overall score of 81.1/100, it is a dependable daily moisturizer for those who want gentle mineral coverage.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 40)
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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 Cetaphil Redness Relieving Moisturizer mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. That filter pair is commonly chosen for sensitive, redness-prone skin.
Does the Cetaphil Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 40 leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast and applies with a balanced, lightweight finish. It is also unlikely to sting, which suits sensitive skin.
Is Cetaphil Redness Relieving SPF 40 good?
It earns a strong overall score of 81.1/100 with good protection, making it a dependable daily mineral moisturizer. Its low pore-clogging profile adds to its everyday appeal.