cetaphil UVA/UVB Defence Spf 50+
cetaphil Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defence Spf 50+ lists 35 ingredients on its label, 27 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Octyl Salicylate
- Titanium Dioxide
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Ecamsule
- Bemotrizinol
- Octocrylene
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Drometrizole Trisiloxane
- Water
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Glycerin
- Propylene Glycol
- Cyclomethicone
- Stearic Acid
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- Dimethicone
- Liquid Paraffin
- Myristyl Myristate
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- Nylon-12
- Trolamine
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Tocopherol
- Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
- Disodium Edetate
- Hypromellose
- Sodium Chloride
- Phenoxyethanol
- Methyl Hydroxybenzoate
- Ethyl Hydroxybenzoate
- Propyl Hydroxybenzoate
Highlights
Contains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains parabens
Key ingredients
- UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)
- Titanium Dioxide
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocryleneEthylhexyl TriazoneDrometrizole Trisiloxane
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Octyl SalicylateEcamsuleBemotrizinolPropylene GlycolCyclomethiconeStearic AcidGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearatePotassium Cetyl PhosphateDimethiconeLiquid ParaffinMyristyl MyristateMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerNylon-12TrolamineAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateAluminum HydroxideStearyl AlcoholTocopherolHydrogenated Soybean OilDisodium EdetateHypromelloseSodium ChloridePhenoxyethanolMethyl HydroxybenzoateEthyl HydroxybenzoatePropyl Hydroxybenzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octyl Salicylate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ecamsule | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Bemotrizinol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Octocrylene | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/10 | 1 · 2 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/15 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Drometrizole Trisiloxane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/16 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclomethicone | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT · 限制 Entry 1388 of Annex II corresponds to D4 (Cyclotetrasiloxane). If Cyclomethicone contains D4 then entry II/1388 applies. Restricted under COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2024/1328. 1. Shall not be placed on the market (a) as a substance on its own; (b) as a constituent of other substances; or (c) in mixtures; in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the respective substance after 6 June 2026. [...] 3. By way of derogation: (a) for D4 and D5 in wash-off cosmetic products, paragraph 1, point (c), shall apply afte | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Cetyl Phosphate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Liquid Paraffin | 润肤剂,粘度控制剂 | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Myristyl Myristate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer | FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Nylon-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Trolamine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Soybean Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Disodium Edetate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hypromellose | 成膜剂,凝胶剂,增稠剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methyl Hydroxybenzoate | 防腐剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethyl Hydroxybenzoate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Propyl Hydroxybenzoate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Octyl Salicylate
- Not decoded yet
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.
- Ecamsule
- Not decoded yet
- Bemotrizinol
- Not decoded yet
- Octocrylene
- UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.
- Drometrizole Trisiloxane
- UVB sunscreens agent; limited by EU, must be used within strict limits.
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Cyclomethicone
- Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Liquid Paraffin
- Mineral oil, basic occlusive emollient; moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.
- Myristyl Myristate
- Di-C14 ester, waxy solid for thickening and conditioning; provides matte and smooth feel, low comedogenicity, good for compacts.
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion
- Nylon-12
- Not decoded yet
- Trolamine
- Not decoded yet
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Cationic water-soluble polymer; stabilizer and conditioner, test compatibility with anions
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
- Hydrogenated soybean oil for emollience; slightly higher allergen risk than refined.
- Disodium Edetate
- Not decoded yet
- Hypromellose
- Hypromellose, water-soluble film former/gel agent; control pH/ions, tacky at high conc
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Methyl Hydroxybenzoate
- Methylparaben, broad-spectrum preservative; best at low pH, regulatory limits apply
- Ethyl Hydroxybenzoate
- Not decoded yet
- Propyl Hydroxybenzoate
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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