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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Standard Skin and Beauty Mattifying Gel Moisturiser With 10% Azelaic Acid versus Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 .

Last updated on March 28, 2024. Published on July 11, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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General Moisturizer South African Brand South Africa
Sunscreen American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

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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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
35

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Eczema

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 Explained

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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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Standard Skin and Beauty Mattifying Gel Moisturiser With 10% Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Standard Skin and Beauty Mattifying Gel Moisturiser With 10% Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 7.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 26.

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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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Standard Skin and Beauty Mattifying Gel Moisturiser With 10% Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

4
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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Standard Skin and Beauty Mattifying Gel Moisturiser With 10% Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Standard Skin and Beauty Mattifying Gel Moisturiser With 10% Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 21.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 31.

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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.

Standard Skin and Beauty Mattifying Gel Moisturiser With 10% Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

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What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Standard Skin and Beauty Mattifying Gel Moisturiser With 10% Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 24.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Standard Skin and Beauty Mattifying Gel Moisturiser With 10% Azelaic Acid contains this as ingredient number 25.

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

32% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
51% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Standard Skin and Beauty Mattifying Gel Moisturiser With 10% Azelaic Acid 25 ingredients

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Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 35 ingredients

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Feb 23, 2023

citric acid
My skin is so irritated and burns as soon as this goes on

citric acid
My skin is so irritated and burns as soon as this goes on

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