Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin versus Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 .
Published on August 15, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin 29 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 16 ingredients
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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin 29 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 16 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin 29 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 16 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 7% • Allantoin • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Ceramide NP • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Dimethicone • Dimethiconol • Disodium EDTA • Glycerin • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Panthenol • Pentylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Polysorbate 61 • Potassium Sorbate • Silica • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sucrose Tristearate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethanolamine • Water • Xanthan Gum • Zinc Gluconate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Octocrylene 10% • Water • Diisopropyl Adipate • Cyclomethicone • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Triethanolamine
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Ingredients Explained
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Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneCetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTACetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 12.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinCetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 18.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 19.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateCetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 25.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineCetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 26.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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!
Learn more about WaterCetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 27.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin 29 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 16 ingredients
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Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive & Oily Skin 29 ingredients
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