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

82%

Approved

3 experts · Moderate agreement

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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

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 3 expert reviews · most recent take July 2026

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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Lab Muffin Beauty Science

861k subs

✓Approved

"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

720k subs

✓Approved

"Any kind of Mineral Sunscreen Stick, Neutrogena, CeraVe, or Cetaphil, my kids really like those sticks to reapply sunscreen so they can jump back into the pool."

All 5 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai

Things I Actually Do for Anti-Aging (Dermatologist Routine)

"For reapplication, we use a sunscreen stick like Cetaphil."

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"The Cetaphil stick is probably the most affordable option I have at about ten dollars. I like this stick a lot. It's 80 minutes water resistant, 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. It feels a little thicker and probably leaves a little bit more of a white cast than some other options, but it's a good affordable choice."

If I Wanted Better Skin, This Is Exactly What I’d Do

"For reapplication, I like sunscreen sticks. Neutrogena, Cetaphil, CeraVe are really good for reapplication when you're going to the pool or the beach."

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"I love sunscreen sticks like Neutrogena, [CeraVe], Cetaphil, and Ulta MD. They make great sunscreen sticks for reapplication."

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"Any kind of Mineral Sunscreen Stick, Neutrogena, CeraVe, or Cetaphil, my kids really like those sticks to reapply sunscreen so they can jump back into the pool."

Dr. Jenny Liu

321k subs

✓Approved

"Cetaphil makes sunscreen sticks that I believe are water resistant and fragrance free, so more ideal for babies and kids that have sensitive skin. I find that sunscreen sticks are a great way of teaching kids how to apply sunscreen and it can be a great way to encourage kids to put on sunscreen, and also for you as parents makes it easier to reapply. This is going to be more nourishing, more hydrating, it doesn't really leave much of a white cast on my 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. It is going to be more on the hydrating side, it doesn't have a mattifying finish at all, but just another option that's fairly affordable."

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?

Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.

What is Cetaphil Mineral Sunscreen Stick's Guru Score?

Cetaphil Mineral Sunscreen Stick holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.