Cetaphil

Cetaphil Mineral Sunscreen Stick.

Sunscreen

About this product

A mineral sunscreen stick by Cetaphil formulated for convenient application and reapplication, particularly for water and outdoor use.

Full ingredients

Zinc Oxide (12%), Allantoin, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, PEG-10, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Water

Guru Score

73%

Mixed

5 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

The appeal for kids is quick reapplication, letting them dive back in the water without waiting for it to dry. Application shows patchiness around the nose and eyes, with some light striping, though the mineral base's lighter tone makes these coverage gaps less visually obvious than they would be with a tinted formula.

Synthesized from 5 expert reviews · most recent take August 2026

What they liked

Portable stick format easy for kids to reapply
Minimal white cast on skin
Water resistant for 80 minutes

What they flagged

Thicker texture than some alternatives
Small size easy to misplace

Type

SunscreenStick & roll-on

Key actives

NiacinamideVitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr Dray

2.69M subs

~Yay

"I use sunscreen sticks, I like using them around my eyes because they don't run into the eyes, and I found them very convenient. [...] I like that the one you're using is SPF 50, I think I've used that Cetaphil stick before, they have a couple and they're pretty good. Sunscreen sticks in general are prone to under application and skip areas, so it's recommended you do multiple passes and then physically rub it in."

Lab Muffin Beauty Science

863k subs

~Yay

"The Cetaphil mineral stick had a super strong start, mostly just little patches around the nose, a bit around the eyes, and a little bit of striping. It could also be that it isn't as dark because it's a mineral stick, so the gaps don't scream out as much."

Dr. Daniel Sugai

722k subs

~Yay

"Cetaphil are really good for reapplication when you're going to the pool or the beach."

All 4 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai

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"We use a sunscreen stick like Cetaphil for reapplication."

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"The Cetaphil stick is probably the most affordable option at about ten dollars. I like this stick a lot. It's also 80 minutes water resistant, is so small and portable that I almost feel like I lose this one a little too much. I've gone through a few of these."

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"Cetaphil makes a very affordable one"

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"Cetaphil are really good for reapplication when you're going to the pool or the beach."

Sincerely Miss Ash

195k subs

~Nay

"When I first saw how white my skin was just applying this to the tops of my hands I said I am not even putting this on my face. Plus it's greasy and it's really thick and I don't like that feeling of a sunscreen. It just basically looks like a deodorant stick and it's just super thick. When you are applying this to your skin it kind of crumbles a little bit and it's very messy. So I definitely did not like this. This is a complete fail."

Dr. Jenny Liu

323k subs

~Yay

"Cetaphil makes sunscreen sticks that I believe are water resistant and fragrance free so more ideal for babies and kids that have sensitive skin. If you're looking for one for kids this would be great, it can also be a good one to use on yourself as well if you have more sensitive skin or just looking for a mineral based sunscreen stick that's also water resistant."

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 Mineral Sunscreen Stick?

A mineral sunscreen stick by Cetaphil formulated for convenient application and reapplication, particularly for water and outdoor use.

Is Cetaphil Mineral Sunscreen Stick worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 73%.

What is Cetaphil Mineral Sunscreen Stick's Guru Score?

Cetaphil Mineral Sunscreen Stick holds a Guru Score of 73%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 5 expert reviewers we have collected.