cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen
cetaphil Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen lists 25 ingredients on its label, 23 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.
- Allantoin
- Bisabolol
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Dimethicone
- Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Hexylene Glycol
- Isododecane
- Lauryl PEG-10 Tris Silylethyl Dimethicone
- Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
- Niacinamide
- Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- PEG-10
- Phenoxyethanol
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Propanediol
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Tocopherol
- Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
- Water
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEG
Formulation view Lightweight silicone and isododecane base with broad-spectrum UV filters. Enriched with niacinamide, bisabolol, and allantoin for soothing and brightening. Formulated for a non-greasy finish, suitable for oily or sensitive skin types. From a formulation perspective, silicones replace traditional oils to reduce comedogenic risk, while pH buffers ensure stability of the UV filters.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- AllantoinCaprylyl Methicone
- FRAGRANCE
- Bisabolol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
Other ingredients
Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate CrosspolymerHexylene GlycolIsododecaneLauryl PEG-10 Tris Silylethyl DimethiconeLauryl PEG-8 DimethiconeNiacinamideOctyldodecyl NeopentanoatePEG-10PhenoxyethanolPolymethylsilsesquioxanePropanediolSodium ChlorideSodium HydroxideTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateTocopherolTrilaureth-4 PhosphateWater
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Butyloctyl Salicylate | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 1 · – | Green |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Methicone | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Isododecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl PEG-10 Tris Silylethyl Dimethicone | 乳化剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-10 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trilaureth-4 Phosphate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Isododecane
- Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.
- Lauryl PEG-10 Tris Silylethyl Dimethicone
- Silicone polymer for emulsifying and conditioning; provides silky texture, contains PEG and silicones
- Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
- Silicone surfactant for cleansing/conditioning; low allergen risk, avoid inhalation.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems
- PEG-10
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
- Mild surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; low irritation profile.
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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