Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face Versus Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face versus Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 .

Last updated on February 05, 2024. Published on April 23, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35

Sunscreen American Brand United States

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

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Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face 33 ingredients

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 35 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

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

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Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face 33 ingredients

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 35 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)

AHA

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger (2)

Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face 33 ingredients

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 35 ingredients

Zinc Oxide • Titanium Dioxide • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Alumina • Ascorbic Acid • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate • Cellulose Gum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Cetearyl Olivate • Coco-Caprylate • Coco-Glucoside • Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Panthenol • Phenoxyethanol • Phytic Acid • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Water • Sclerotium Gum • Sodium Phytate • Sorbitan Olivate • Stearic Acid • Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8% • Homosalate 9.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.8% • Octocrylene 7% • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Panthenol • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Isopropyl Palmitate • Silica • Niacinamide • Cetearyl Olivate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Sorbitan Olivate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Palmitic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Leontopodium Alpinum Extract • Stearic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Oryza Sativa Lees Extract • Propanediol • Sodium Hydroxide • Adenosine • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Myristic Acid • Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract • Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract • Tocopherol

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Ingredients Explained

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Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face contains this as ingredient number 10.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Cetearyl Olivate

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

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Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face contains this as ingredient number 12.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face contains this as ingredient number 16.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Glycerin

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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Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face contains this as ingredient number 17.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face contains this as ingredient number 21.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Sorbitan Olivate

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

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Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face contains this as ingredient number 29.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Stearic Acid

What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face contains this as ingredient number 30.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 23.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Oil Free Sunscreen Face contains this as ingredient number 32.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 17.

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