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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 versus ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream .

Last updated on November 05, 2023. Published on September 18, 2023

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Day Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer Swedish Brand Sweden

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
15
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.

ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 7.

ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 8.

ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 9.

ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Liked

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.

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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 14.

ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 21.

ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

7
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 25.

ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 27.

ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

15% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
74% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 27 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 ratings
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sylvia

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

greasy on oily skin & create a slight burning on my face when applying
rlly greasy when applying it on my face and feels sticky when putting on my...

greasy on oily skin & create a slight burning on my face when applying
rlly greasy when applying it on my face and feels sticky when putting on my mask and also i can feel a slight burn when using it on my face

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AlexBoeckmann_363

9 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

cleared some of my keratosis pilaris on my face

ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream 13 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Works Well (1)
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Zora

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

This is the only moisturizer I have ever tried that actually helps mattify my otherwise oily/combination skin. It is easy to apply, absorbes well...

This is the only moisturizer I have ever tried that actually helps mattify my otherwise oily/combination skin. It is easy to apply, absorbes well and does not dry up my skin. It makes my skin feel moisturized and prevents buildup of oil for several hours. It is also very affordable, which is a huge bonus. Highly recommend to people with oily skin.

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