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Cetaphil

Sunscreen stick.

Cetaphil Sunscreen stick
Sunscreen

About this product

A water-resistant sunscreen stick formulated to be fragrance-free and portable for easy reapplication, particularly suited for sensitive skin and children.

Best for

Sensitive skin
Sunscreen

The Guru Index verdict

79%

Approved

✓Approved · 79%
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What the gurus are saying

Dermatologists praise this stick as an affordable, genuinely water-resistant choice that makes reapplication straightforward, especially for kids and anyone with sensitive skin. The main trade-off: it leaves a somewhat thicker feel and more visible white cast than some competitors, though one expert found it hydrating with minimal cast. Best suited for people prioritizing portability and ease over a seamless finish.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews

Key actives & flags

NiacinamideVitamin ESPFFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

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

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai
Dr. Daniel Sugai
716k subs · 23k devotees
✓Approved
"For reapplication, I like sunscreen sticks. Neutrogena, Cetaphil, CeraVe 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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"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."
Top 3 Skincare Complaints I Hear in Clinic (And How to Fix Them)
"I love sunscreen sticks like Neutrogena, Caravee, Cetaphil, and Ulta MD. They make great sunscreen sticks for reapplication."
Dr. Jenny Liu
Dr. Jenny Liu
316k subs · 5k devotees
✓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."
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