☀️ Sunscreen
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
92
CetaphilB
⛰️Mineral SPF🩹Sensitive🧪Active-Rich
👃Fragrance-Free💚Allergen-Free✅Paraben-Free🌞Oxybenzone-Free🌊Reef-Safe🧪Alcohol-Free
Ultra-lightweight mineral sunscreen with SPF 50 that dries to a matte finish, ideal for daily facial protection and makeup application.
View product ↗Description
Cetaphil's Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Face Drops SPF 50 is a broad-spectrum mineral formulation featuring zinc oxide that reflects UVA and UVB rays to prevent sunburn and reduce early signs of sun aging. The lightweight liquid formula hydrates skin while drying with a matte finish, making it suitable for wearing under makeup or alone. Enriched with antioxidant vitamin E and skin-soothing ingredients, this dermatologist-tested sunscreen is hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and accepted by the National Eczema Association for sensitive and eczema-prone skin.
Warnings
- •2 potential irritants in the formula — introduce gradually.
Ingredient Breakdown (8 INCI · 4 active)
- 0Titanium DioxideACTIVE
- 1Zinc OxideACTIVE
- 2Aqua/Water
- 3C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- 4Glycerin
- 5Dimethicone
- 7NiacinamideACTIVE
- 8Tocopheryl AcetateACTIVE
Product Info
Type
Sunscreen
Size
50 ml
Price
$12.49
Cost per use
$0.31
Lasts
~1.3 months
at 1× daily
Daily use
~1.3 ml/day
Certifications
👃 Fragrance-Free💚 Allergen-Free✅ Paraben-Free🌞 Oxybenzone-Free🌊 Reef-Safe🧪 Alcohol-Free
Score Breakdown
Efficacy
92
🧪Ingredient Quality45 / 45
- ✓3 high-impact actives: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide
- ✓3 supporting actives (Tier 2)
🎯Concentration Signal15 / 15
- ✓2 active concentrations disclosed on the label
- ↑Disclose the % for the remaining 4 actives
🏆Evidence Backing12.5 / 15
- ✓Average evidence 83/100 across 11 matched actives
- ✓8 actives with strong evidence (≥80/100)
🧬Formulation Sophistication12 / 12
- ✓7 distinct ingredient classes — well-rounded formula
- ✓Synergy: Niacinamide + Zinc · Hyaluronic Acid + Glycerin · Niacinamide + HA
📋Functional Completeness7 / 8
- ✓Carries the active classes expected for this product type
🛡️Base Formula Credit0 / 5
Safety
100
Starts at 100; each row below subtracts points up to its cap.
🔥Irritation Risk−2 / 18
- ✓2 mild ingredients flagged at low irritation only
🌿Fragrance0 / 10
- ✓Fragrance-free
⚠️Allergens0 / 10
- ✓No EU 26 fragrance allergens detected
🚫Endocrine Concern0 / 15
- ✓No ingredients flagged for endocrine activity
💎Comedogenicity−2.1 / 7
- ⚠Moderate comedogenic potential (avg 1.5/5)
🔀Formulation Conflicts0 / 10
- ✓No antagonistic ingredient combinations
✨Clean-Formula & Transparency+4 / 8
- ✓Short-ingredient-list bonus: +2.0
- ✓Transparency bonus: +2.0 (clear INCI disclosure)
Overall Score92/100
Overall = 50% Efficacy + 50% Safety. No bonus pad — hitting 100 requires both dimensions to be near-perfect. How scoring works →