Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Versus

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Day Moisturizer
Serum
American Brand United States
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on March 04, 2025

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

New Comparison

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and see relevant ingredients

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 27 ingredients

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 27 ingredients

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Octocrylene 7%

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Benzophenone-3 6%

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Titanium Dioxide 5.7%

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Vp/Eicosene Copolymer

Cyclomethicone

Emollient
0 / 0 Silicon Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dimethiconol

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Disodium EDTA

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Triethanolamine

Buffering
2 / 0

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Ethylparaben

Preservative
Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 7%, Benzophenone-3 6%, Titanium Dioxide 5.7%, Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Cyclomethicone, Stearic Acid, Dimethiconol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Water

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Zinc PCA

Humectant
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Emulsion Stabilising
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Isoceteth-20

Emulsifying
May cause irritation Icon

Ethoxydiglycol

Humectant
0 / 0

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Water, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

Ingredient Ratings

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

Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
Unlock with Premium
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
Unlock with Premium

When to use

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 27 ingredients

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients

131 Routines
71% use in am
29% use in pm
98% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
16,438 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
94% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 27 ingredients

3.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Doesn't Work 20% Heavy 20% Oily 20%
See all reviews for Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients

3.19
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Great Value 29% Broke Me Out 25% Irritating 25%
See all reviews for Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Try our other tools
Ingredient Checker Icon
Ingredient Checker
Analyze the ingredients in any cosmetic product
Routine Creator Icon
Routine Creator
Design your step-by-step skincare routine
Compare Products Icon
Compare Products
Compare any two cosmetic products
Dupe Finder Icon
Skincare Dupes
Find dupes for any skincare product
Fungal Acne Checker Icon
Fungal Acne Checker
Check if a product contains fungal acne triggers
Ingredient Dictionary Icon
Ingredients Dictionary
Learn more about over 27,000 cosmetic ingredients

Track your products and build your routine with SkinSort.

Get started - it's free!