Cetaphil Sheer 100% Mineral Liquid Sunscreen For Face With Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Formulated For Sensitive Skin
75/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Cetaphil Sheer 100% Mineral Liquid Sunscreen for Face SPF 50 is a zinc-oxide-only mineral formula made for sensitive skin. It wears with a balanced finish, stays lightweight, and keeps white cast and stinging low, which is notable for a pure mineral product. With moderate protection and a score of 74.5/100, it is a sensible, gentle option for those who prefer a mineral-only sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
64
- +100 Starting score
- β28 Zinc Oxide, 12% declared
- β8 Pure mineral formula (12% total declared)
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Heavy feel
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Zinc Oxide, 12% declared
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- 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 1 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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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
- β¨ Bisabolol
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (26)
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 (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 28 12% declared
- β 18 12% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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12 Isododecane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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15 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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17 PEG-10
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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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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20 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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24 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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26 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
Does Cetaphil Sheer 100% Mineral leave a white cast?
White cast rates low, which is notable for a zinc-oxide-only formula. The finish is balanced and lightweight, so it is generally easier to wear than many mineral sunscreens.
Is the Cetaphil Sheer 100% Mineral Liquid Sunscreen For Face With Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Formulated For Sensitive Skin mineral or chemical?
It is a 100% mineral sunscreen, with protection from zinc oxide alone and no chemical filters.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
It is formulated for sensitive skin and rates low for stinging, so it is generally a gentle choice. It scores 74.5/100 with moderate protection.