cetaphil Sun Lotion SPF50+
cetaphil Cetaphil Sun Lotion SPF50+ lists 22 ingredients on its label, 22 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.
- Aqua
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Dibutyl Adipate
- Pentylene Glycol
- Alcohol
- Sorbitol
- Dimethicone
- Cetyl Phosphate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Triethanolamine
- Tocopherol
- Decyl Glucoside
- Lecithin
- Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer
- Propylene Glycol
- Xanthan Gum
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains silicones
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Ethylhexyl SalicylateMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolDiethylhexyl Butamido TriazoneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Dibutyl Adipate
Other ingredients
Pentylene GlycolAlcoholSorbitolDimethiconeCetyl PhosphateCetyl AlcoholTriethanolamineTocopherolDecyl GlucosideLecithinAcrylic Acid/VP CrosspolymerPropylene GlycolXanthan GumAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/20 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/23 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | HAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/25 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/17 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Dibutyl Adipate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Phosphate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.
- Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
- UV stabilizer (UV-326/328) preventing photo-degradation of formulas; has EU concentration limit, used in sunscreens.
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.
- Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
- Tinosorb S UV filter for UVA; low skin irritancy, photostable, use in sun care formulations.
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.
- Dibutyl Adipate
- Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Cetyl Phosphate
- Anionic emulsifier and thickener; often blended, high levels may sting sensitive skin
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer
- Water-soluble gel thickener/cleansing aid; neutralize fully; manage rheology in high-viscosity
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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