Cetaphil Derma Control Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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"I like Cetaphil's Dermapro line, which is their oil absorbing sunscreen. It's probably my favorite sunscreen that I often recommend to my patients, especially with oily skin, because it's just a phenomenal product."

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All 5 takes from Doctorly

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"This is oil absorbing chemical sunscreen. Blends perfectly with the skin, all skin types. So, from the lightest skin types to the deepest, darkest skin types, it blends incredibly well and it's oil control. Yeah, that one is definitely a favorite that has stood the test of time. So many of our nurses, I think, over the years have brought up that sunscreen specifically for oily skin."

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"This one is for oily sensitive skin according to the packaging. The nice thing about this one is that it's great for oily skin, it's got starch and silica which are good oil absorbers, but at the same time it doesn't feel too heavy. I also think it's a little bit hydrating as well. I don't think it's drying just because it has these ingredients. It does leave you with a nice finish. It's a chemical sunscreen so it blends with every skin type."

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"I like Cetaphil's Dermapro line, which is their oil absorbing sunscreen. It's probably my favorite sunscreen that I often recommend to my patients, especially with oily skin, because it's just a phenomenal product."

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"The Cetaphil Pro Oil Control Sunscreen is SPF 30 [...] and another great option for oily skin. My patients with oily skin tend to love this product."

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"This one has oil absorbing properties, so that's why it's great for oily skin. And it's also a moisturizer in the sense that it really blends well with the skin, hydrates the skin, it has ceramide in it, and at the same time leaves absolutely no white cast. So, this one is going to be great for all skin tones."

Dr. Aleksandra Brown

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"This one provides really lightweight hydration, but also has that broad spectrum UVA UVB protection. It helps control shine, and it will absorb some of that surface oil throughout the day. It's clinically tested for use on sensitive and acne prone skin. It's totally fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, non-irritating. The key ingredients are the oolosome technology, which provides this effective sun protection with less irritation. Also has zinc gluconate and panthenol."

Dr. Jenny Liu

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"The Cetaphil Derma Control Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with SPF 30 is great because it's lightweight, fast absorbing, but again contains ingredients including zinc and mattifying particles that basically helps to control sebum while at the same time creating this smooth mattifying finish so that way your skin doesn't look immediately shiny afterwards. So great to use to keep your skin mattified throughout the day."

All 2 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu

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"The Cetaphil Derma Control Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with SPF 30 is great because it's lightweight, fast absorbing, but again contains ingredients including zinc and mattifying particles that basically helps to control sebum while at the same time creating this smooth mattifying finish so that way your skin doesn't look immediately shiny afterwards. So great to use to keep your skin mattified throughout the day."

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"I love this Moisturizer and sunscreen in one. Number one, it significantly simplifies your routine but it also helps to offer some protection, skin barrier support and mattifying properties all at the same time. So it has zinc as well as microparticles that again kind of imparts that mattifying property and it's really lightweight, non-sticky, really ideal if you have a combination oily skin, acne prone skin."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Ceramides

Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Cetaphil Derma Control Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30?

A lightweight, fragrance-free oil-absorbing moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen designed for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin.

Is Cetaphil Derma Control Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 worth it?

Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 88%.

What is Cetaphil Derma Control Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30's Guru Score?

Cetaphil Derma Control Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 holds a Guru Score of 88%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.