BHT – Butylated hydroxytoluene is a potent synthetic antioxidant.Lauryl Glucoside is a vegetable-derived cleansing agent.Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate helps to neutralize the metal ions in the formulation so it stays good for longer.Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is used as a texture enhancer.Xanthan Gum is a stabilizer and texture enhancer.Decyl Glucoside is a vegetable-derived cleansing agent.Silica is used as an absorbent powder and thickening agent.Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is a skin-conditioning agent.In other formulations, I have broken out from this, but in this product, I have had no reaction. This ingredient does have some comedogenic properties. It gives nice broad-spectrum coverage (280-400 nm, meaning UVB as well as UVA protection) with a peak protection at 305 nm and 360 nm and it is highly photostable. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano) is a hybrid sunscreen agent (half chemical and half physical sunscreen).It can be used up to 5% worldwide except for the US and Canada. It is an oil-soluble, odourless, colourless powder that works well in fragrance-free formulas. ![]() It protects in the UVB range (280-320nm) with a peak protection of 314nm. Ethylhexyl Triazone is a new generation, chemical sunscreen that gives the highest photo-stable absorption of all available UVB filters today.Cyclodextrin is an absorbant and chelating agent.It helps the sunscreen adhere better to the skin and resist breaking down in the water. VP/Eicosene Copolymer is a film-forming agent often used in water-resistant sunscreen products.Titanium Dioxide (nano) is a physical sunscreen.It’s especially helpful in sunscreens as it can help to solubilize UV filters. Dibutyl Adipate is a clear, colourless, odourless oily liquid that makes the formula easily spreadable and also makes the skin nice and smooth (emollient).It is a broad-spectrum (covers the whole UVB and UVA range, 280-400 nm) chemical sunscreen agent with peak protections at about 310 and 345 nm, and unlike older UV filters, it’s very photostable. It hardly deteriorates in the presence of UV light and it’s also useful in stabilizing other less stable sunscreen agents. It is said to be one of the best sunscreen agents known today. Bis-Ethylhexyloxphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is a UV filter and absorber.It gives sun protection in the whole UVA range (320-400 nm) with peak protection at 354nm. It is designed for high UVA protection and high photostability. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is a UV filter.C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer.This particular sunscreen is not particularly stable Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a chemical sunscreen that only protects against UVB and not UVA rays (the 320-400 nm range).I suffer from enlarged pores, underlying redness and hyperpigmentation.Īt times I can be prone to breakouts, but these days they tend to be more hormonal. I have pale combination skin with a very oily t-zone. With the Cetaphil Daylong SPF 50+ I found it hard to stay consistent with the reapplication – I simply got way too greasy. It also helps to reapply every 2 hours or so. My personal preference to apply a generous amount to the face, neck, chest, and ears. Sunscreen is always applied as the last step of the morning skincare routine. Unfortunately, Cetaphil is not cruelty free. Cetaphil products offer effective cleansing and moisturizing for all skin types that are prone to the signs of sensitivity.” “The products were created to be gentle and well-tolerated which was, and still is one of the primary drivers of choice among dermatologists as consistent use of gentle skincare products are key to the health of sensitive skin. THE BRANDĬetaphil has long been a highly recommended brand by dermatologists. For those that have managed to make this product work for them – I am happy for you, but I will never use it again. This formulation simply did not agree with me. There is no noticeable scent to the product and there is no trace of a white cast on my skin type. This I could have struggled past, but the fact that it stung my eyes made it simply unbearable. It was extremely greasy and felt like it never absorbed. In my case the matt finish was non-existent. ![]() I found most of these claims to be far from true on my skin. ![]() Additional claims include that is non-sticky, quickly absorbed and provides a matt finish. This product claims to be a lightweight gel formulation for oily/sensitive skin. I started using the Cetaphil Daylong SPF 50+ in early February 2021 and it was very quickly retired from my skincare shelf.
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