Cetaphil Dermacontrol Facial Moisturizer for Acne-Prone Skin with Suncreen SPF 30, 4 Fluid (Packaging May Vary) Ounce

I originally got a sample of this from the dermatologist's office, and never looked at it twice for awhile.Boy, do I wish I had checked it out sooner!I mainly use this as a sunscreen, I'm in the middle of a course of Accutane and almost everything I put on my skin burns like crazy, even supposedly gentle products like Aveeno. I had been using an Aveeno sunscreen for awhile, and it always burned and turned my face bright red, not to mention that it was extremely greasy, hard to apply makeup over, just a mess in general. While talking with my dermatologist, I asked her if a moisturizer with SPF, as long as I used the needed amount (at least 1/4 tsp. for just your face to get the advertised SPF protection), could replace my facial sunscreen because every one I had tried so far burned. She said I could, and so I decided to try this.It has made a world of difference! My face no longer burns every morning, and my makeup looks much better than before.It's also moisturizing enough that I can apply it to my Accutane-parched skin directly after cleansing my face, and not feel dry and like I need a heavier moisturizer.All that being said, this is definitely not a perfect product. While not greasy, it does leave a bit of a sheen, so it's definitely not matte the way one might be hoping it to be, and because of this I really don't imagine it would provide much in the way of mattifying properties if that is what one is looking for in this product (I can't attest to this though, my skin currently is dry as a bone thanks to Accutane).It also burns like the dickens if you get it in your eyes, but that's no surprise as most sunscreens do. I would suggest using a separate, non-burning moisturizer in your eye area followed by a nice big pair of sunglasses, or trying a stick/solid sunscreen in that area that's less likely to transfer and move around, I use Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick in my eye area, and it works well, and doesn't burn.All in all, I really like this product and intend to continue using it for as long as they make it. Really great, I only wish I had known about it sooner.

I suffered from oily skin in my teens and early 20s, but had pretty much grown out of it by my late 20s. Then, a month ago I had a septoplasty which all of a sudden gave me back the same oily skin from my younger days! I was not prepared for this and my regular sunscreen moisturizer just wouldn't do because it appeared that my skin was literally doused in oil. This is not the look you're going for at the start of a day! After this surgery it was recommended that I wear 30 SPF sunscreen at all times since my skin was ultra sensitive to the sun. I looked to you, fellow Amazon reviewer, to find a perfect sunscreen moisturizer for oily skin. This is it! It is so gentle and has not irritated my skin at all (I even used it post glycolic peel!). I put a heavier layer on, go about my morning business with other tasks and let it absorb into my skin to make sure I get good sun coverage. Even doing this, when it dries, it is not oily at all! There is a light shine to it after application, but I use a powder finish instead of foundation and it balances out just fine. Even with my hyper sun sensitive, post-surgery, fair skin, I have not had any issues with sun exposure and no burns! Highly recommend!

I'm a fan of all things cetaphil because of my sensitive skin. But be careful if you are oily and tend to sweat or have sensitive skin.I have combination dry/oily skin. This is great for the patches of my skin that are dry as with 2-3 days of using this product, the patches usually go away. But, whenever I use this product, after a few hours of wear, my face gets a bit shiny. In comparison to other similar moisturizers with sunscreen I do notice that its is significantly less oily than others but don't think "oil control" means your face won't be shiny. I do appreciate how this moisturizer feels light on the skin but wish this product absorbed some of the oil my face usually produces.If you have sensitive skin, be mindful that sometimes applying this moisturizer will sting a bit or cause a bit of itchiness.This usually happens after I shave or have any cracked or dry skin on my face. Though this usually happens with most moisturizers I use with any sunscreen in it.

I bought this moisturizer when I was going through a phase where I wanted to replace all of my skincare and makeup products with non-toxic ones lacking all the harsh ingredients. This has a low EWG rating, for those concerned with buying skincare products that are healthy for your skin. I also bought this because of the SPF 30 included, which is convenient because now I only have to apply one product in the morning instead of two. I find this lotion to be very moisturizing, and it really has cleared up my skin since I've started using it in place of the more chemical laden products. It is a pretty small bottle, however if you only use a dime size amount everyday, it should last you awhile. Overall, great quality product that's kind on your skin.