++++
[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen Moisturizing Drops, SPF 50
SunscreenUV protection, hydration, sensitivity
Efficacy
Exceptional
4.5 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.5 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid mineral sunscreen with elegant drop format and supportive actives, but single-filter limits broad-spectrum perfection. Efficacy score of 4.5 reflects 12% zinc oxide providing reliable UVB/UVA protection in a sheer, matte silicone base enhanced by mid-list niacinamide (~1-5%) for barrier support and low-list tocopherol for stability; no photostability concerns with mineral filter, but lacks titanium dioxide pairing for optimal UVA depth, docking from elite 4.5+ range.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Zinc Oxide (12%)
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
AllantoinBisabololDimethiconeDimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate CrosspolymerLauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl DimethiconeLauryl PEG-8 DimethiconeNiacinamideTocopherol (Vitamin E)Water
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Butyloctyl SalicylateC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCaprylyl GlycolCaprylyl MethiconeHexylene GlycolIsododecaneOctyldodecyl NeopentanoatePEG-10PolymethylsilsesquioxanePropanediolSodium ChlorideSodium HydroxideTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateTrilaureth-4 Phosphate
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol
Analyze on DemythSkin →
DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.