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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer versus Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 .

Last updated on April 09, 2024. Published on March 05, 2021

Overview

Suited For

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

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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General Moisturizer French Brand France
Day Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

Day Moisturizer

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

Price

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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
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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)

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)
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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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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
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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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

3
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.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

4
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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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Emulsifying

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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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

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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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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

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

39% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
11% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
74% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer 18 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 11 reviews
AndieGlass's Avatar'
Feb 25, 2024

I prefer this lotion for my night time routine and someone with primarily oily skin. This sunscreen is very hydrating and doesn’t feel heavy as the last step of my skin care routine. I wouldn’t recommend it for day time use because it...

I prefer this lotion for my night time routine and someone with primarily oily skin. This sunscreen is very hydrating and doesn’t feel heavy as the last step of my skin care routine. I wouldn’t recommend it for day time use because it definitely gives the skin a shiny look.

Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
Works Well
eggplanet's Avatar'
Oct 16, 2023

Pills
It pills up if anything rubs against my face. And it is not hydrating enough for me.

Pills
It pills up if anything rubs against my face. And it is not hydrating enough for me.

Jnke.'s Avatar'
Apr 6, 2021

Good, but not for me.
Purchased after I damaged my barrier and needed something simple- Texture is nice & light, not at all greasy or heavy. No scent. Does not leave me shiney or oily. But not heavy enough for my current dry skin &...

Good, but not for me.
Purchased after I damaged my barrier and needed something simple- Texture is nice & light, not at all greasy or heavy. No scent. Does not leave me shiney or oily. But not heavy enough for my current dry skin & needs to be reapplied after a few hours.... I do for the most part really like this moisturizer, but will not be repurchasing after seeing the product info.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 27 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 reviews
sylvia's Avatar'
Sep 6, 2022

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

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

AlexBoeckmann_363's Avatar'
Aug 22, 2023

cleared some of my keratosis pilaris on my face

cleared some of my keratosis pilaris on my face

alexandragporter's Avatar'
Sep 27, 2023

non-commedogenic but like actually... not just a claim lol and its so light and not greasy...honestly delicious

non-commedogenic but like actually... not just a claim lol and its so light and not greasy...honestly delicious

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