Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen versus Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 .
Last updated on August 15, 2023. Published on August 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen 32 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen 32 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen 32 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 20% • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Cyclohexasiloxane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Trihydroxystearin • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Cetyl Dimethicone • Silica Silylate • Polysilicone-11 • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Hydroxyapatite • Hyaluronic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glycine Soja Oil • Titanium Dioxide • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Oryza Sativa Extract • Oryza Sativa Germ Extract • Isostearic Acid • Mica • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Tin Oxide • Ethyl Linoleate • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Pentylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
Zinc Oxide 12% • Allantoin • Bisabolol • Butyloctyl Salicylate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Caprylyl Methicone • Dimethicone • Dimethiconol • 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 • Trilaureth-4 Phosphate • Water
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Ingredients Explained
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Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
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Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideAiryday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateAiryday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneAiryday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen 32 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
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Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen 32 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
Reviews
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Airyday Mineral Mousse SPF50+ Dreamscreen 32 ingredients
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
UnidentifiedFlyingOkra
just ok
Slightly more drying, irritating, clogging, and expensive(lol) than my current US drugstore mineral favorite - Banana Boat Baby/Sensitive....
just ok
Slightly more drying, irritating, clogging, and expensive(lol) than my current US drugstore mineral favorite - Banana Boat Baby/Sensitive. Despite a lovely, runny texture still leaves almost as much of a white cast on my white/fair-toned skin than BBB which is classically thick & goopy stuff - both are likely incompatible with darker skin tones unfortunately. FA safe and overall probably better option for fungal acne sufferers than most other US drugstore sunscreens, but at less than half the price, a bigger tube, and a formula that works slightly better for my skin, I'll stick with BBB going forward 'til I have more time to research chemical filters. Good luck in your search!
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