Cetaphil Sun 30
Cetaphil Sun 30 lists 26 ingredients on its label, 24 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.
- ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
- ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL
- ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE
- AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT
- BEHENYL ALCOHOL
- BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE
- C30-38 OLEFIN/ISOPROPYL MALEATE/MA COPOLYMER
- CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
- CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE
- CITRIC ACID
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
- GLYCERIN
- GLYCERYL STEARATE
- GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT
- MAGNESIUM SULFATE
- PENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE
- PHENOXYETHANOL
- POLYSORBATE 60
- SILICA
- SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
- SORBITAN TRISTEARATE
- STEARYL ALCOHOL
- STEARYL/OCTYLDODECYL CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER
- TOCOPHEROL
- TETRADECENE COPOLYMER
- WATER
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains siliconesContains essential oils
Formulation view Aloe-vera-based cream using behenyl and arachidyl alcohols for a stable, thick matrix. Contains salicylate derivatives for exfoliation and plant oils for nourishment. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin. Suitable for dry or mature skin seeking barrier support. Formulator note: high occlusivity may feel heavy on oily skin; monitor for fragrance sensitivity.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDECETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE
- ABRASIVE
- AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT
- BINDING
- BEHENYL ALCOHOL
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE
- FRAGRANCE
- CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Other ingredients
C30-38 OLEFIN/ISOPROPYL MALEATE/MA COPOLYMERCITRIC ACIDETHYLHEXYLGLYCERINGLYCERINGLYCERYL STEARATEGLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACTMAGNESIUM SULFATEPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATEPHENOXYETHANOLPOLYSORBATE 60SILICASIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OILSORBITAN TRISTEARATESTEARYL ALCOHOLSTEARYL/OCTYLDODECYL CITRATE CROSSPOLYMERTOCOPHEROLTETRADECENE COPOLYMERWATER
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT | ABRASIVE, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 1 · – | Green |
| C30-38 OLEFIN/ISOPROPYL MALEATE/MA COPOLYMER | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| CITRIC ACID | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 3 · – | Green |
| GLYCERIN | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| MAGNESIUM SULFATE | BULKING | 0 · – | Green |
| PENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| POLYSORBATE 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| SILICA | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| SORBITAN TRISTEARATE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| STEARYL/OCTYLDODECYL CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| TOCOPHEROL | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| TETRADECENE COPOLYMER | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| WATER | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-toleratedB · Third-party verified
- ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL
- Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creamsE · AI inference · to be verified
- ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylatesB · Third-party verified
- AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT
- Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulasE · AI inference · to be verified
- BEHENYL ALCOHOL
- Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.B · Third-party verified
- BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE
- Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on productsB · Third-party verified
- C30-38 OLEFIN/ISOPROPYL MALEATE/MA COPOLYMER
- Not decoded yet
- CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skinC · Official source
- CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE
- Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefitsB · Third-party verified
- CITRIC ACID
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feelC · Official source
- GLYCERIN
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- GLYCERYL STEARATE
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponificationC · Official source
- GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT
- Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.E · AI inference · to be verified
- MAGNESIUM SULFATE
- Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.B · Third-party verified
- PENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE
- Not decoded yet
- PHENOXYETHANOL
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- POLYSORBATE 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.B · Third-party verified
- SILICA
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control productsC · Official source
- SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.E · AI inference · to be verified
- SORBITAN TRISTEARATE
- Non-ionic emulsifier for lotions; pairs with water-soluble surfactants.B · Third-party verified
- STEARYL ALCOHOL
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.B · Third-party verified
- STEARYL/OCTYLDODECYL CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER
- Not decoded yet
- TOCOPHEROL
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from lightC · Official source
- TETRADECENE COPOLYMER
- Not decoded yet
- WATER
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growthE · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-22. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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