Cetaphil

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with SPF 35.

Sunscreen

About this product

A lightweight, oil-free daily facial moisturizer with SPF 35 chemical sunscreen protection, designed for everyday use.

Full ingredients

Avobenzone (2.8%), Homosalate (9.5%), Octisalate (4.8%), Octocrylene (7%), Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol(Vitamin B5), Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Isopropyl Palmitate, Silica, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Leontopodium (Edelweiss) Extract, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Myristic Acid, Buddleja Davidii (Summer Lilac) Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

Guru Score

85%

Yay

3 experts · Moderate agreement

What they liked

Lightweight formula with chemical UV filters
Affordable price

What they flagged

Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

What the gurus are saying

This lightweight daily moisturizer earns praise for its chemical UV filters, which keep it from feeling heavy on the skin. Dermatologists call it a solid, affordable choice that holds its own against pricier competitors, with niacinamide to help support the skin barrier. The SPF 35 sits just below SPF 50, so those wanting maximum sun protection may want to consider whether the difference matters for their routine.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take June 2024

Best for

Oily skin Combination skin

Type

SunscreenLotion

Key actives

NiacinamideVitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai

722k subs

✓Yay

"I've also talked about Cetaphil, their SPF 35 moisturizer, also with niacinamide. The texture isn't as good as this one, but it is very solid and quite lightweight."

All 5 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai

Dermatologist Reviews: Drugstore Acne Roundup

"Cetaphil's daily oil-free moisturizer with SPF 35 is a nice option. This is a lightweight option with niacinamide as well. In the morning, you need a quarter teaspoon amount to cover your face before going out."

Dermatologist Reviews: Affordable Drugstore Skincare Essentials

"This one's also pretty nice. It swipes and goes away, has panthenol in it, no white cast. It's a very nice moisturizing lotion with sunscreen SPF 35. This is chemical UV filters and that's why it's so lightweight."

Dermatologist Reviews: The Best Sunscreens of 2024

"I've also talked about Cetaphil, their SPF 35 moisturizer, also with niacinamide. The texture isn't as good as this one, but it is very solid and quite lightweight."

My Top SIX Facial Moisturizers with SPF - Dermatologist Compares

"Cetaphil, this one they did a good job. I feel like there's always a Cetaphil versus CeraVe battle and I feel like they're both solid brands. This was an SPF 35 with four chemical UV filters, very affordable. I like that Cetaphil has rebranded themselves by adding in really nice essential ingredients like niacinamide, glycerin, and panthenol. It comes out looking thick but a couple swipes, it's gone, very nice. I have to give this one also a thumbs up."

Comparing CeraVe vs Cetaphil Facial Moisturizers with SPF- which should you buy?

"I also wanted to highlight Cetaphil because I think they make some awesome products for those with sensitive skin. [...] This comes out thick, very different from the ultra-light. You've got [...] glycerin, niacinamide and panthenol. It's much lighter weight after a couple swipes, you can see this is starting to disappear. It blends in nice, rubs in well, not much of a white cast there."

Dr. Mamina

282k subs

✓Yay

"The Cetaphil daily oilfree facial moisturizer spf35"

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Yay

"I'm using the Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 35, which is a chemical sunscreen with no cast, and I really love it because it's very moisturizing."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with SPF 35?

A lightweight, oil-free daily facial moisturizer with SPF 35 chemical sunscreen protection, designed for everyday use.

Is Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with SPF 35 worth it?

Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.

What is Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with SPF 35's Guru Score?

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with SPF 35 holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.