Daily Defence Moisturiser with SPF50+

Some moisturisers I have used would need a lot of product in order to cover everywhere. However for this one, I was surprised at how easy it is to spread and how little amount is needed to do the same. It's very good quality, smells fine, feels hydrating and great on my sensitive skin and I feel assured that the SPF content will keep me safer than an ordinary moisturiser. Of course, it will look white on top of your skin when you apply it, as sunscreen typically does until it's soaked in, so don't worry about that. I definitely recommend this product

I wanted a moisturizer that incorporated sun screen. This one fitted the bill. It goes on nice and as others have stated, it looks a bit white and mat when applied (but that is cause it has a sun screen) Its OK for me as I usually put foundation on top, once its dried. Saves having to moisturize, sun screen and foundation. Instead of 3 products only 2. Its a small bottle so quite expensive but worth it. I found buying on Amazon this time was a lot cheaper than the chemist shops so I bought a couple.

I’ve been using this product for a month now, and I’m pleasantly surprised. Having been unable to consistently use a face sunscreen before because I have dry/combination sensitive skin, and always ended up with allergic reactions, eyes watering all day because of overwhelming fragrance and it destroying makeup and causing breakouts despite claiming to be non-comedogenic, in comparison the Cetaphil Daily Defence has been great. - No allergic reaction, redness, hives or stinging. - My eyes water no more than normal, and there’s no stinging if the product gets close to my eyes, and there’s no strong fragrance throughout the day to be bothersome. - My skin broke out in a very minor way as it got used to the product, but that’s not uncommon for me with new products. - My makeup actually sits quite nicely over it. The product has a tackiness - like lots of sunscreens or dewy products - which helps products stick, though if you’re rough or other skincare products don’t mesh well together, it might pill. It’s also incredibly dewy/shiny/greasy looking on the skin, and as someone with dry skin I don’t hate this, and while I try to powder minimally as a rule, in the hot weather with this sunscreen on, I’ve been powdering more and but haven’t been feeling cakey or dry. - As a moisturiser it’s fine, but I either use another underneath in the morning or do a sleep mask moisturiser because that works for me. - I can’t really comment on white casting as I’m pretty pale, but I don’t notice any lightening on darker areas such as under eyes. - As a SPF50 with UVA/UVB protection, I’ve not burned or tanned, but I try not to be in full sun for too long because I do burn easily, so I hope it’s working! Overall I’ve really liked this product, but I have one gripe… it’s such a small tube! According to dermatologists, for good protection with SPF you’re supposed to use a 1/4 teaspoon per application on your face (just your face!) which is 1.25ml, so in this 50g bottle, there’s approximately 40 applications, and that’s without the recommended reapplication throughout the day. Have a bigger face, want to use it on your neck, chest or ears and that number of applications goes down. I’ve had this product 33 days… the tube is getting suspiciously light. Since I used it on my neck I’m going to assume I won’t make it to forty days. So Cetaphil, you lose a star for size, but you’re a good products, so if could you make this in bigger bottles for those of use who used SPF daily throughout the year, I’d be really grateful. Please and thank you. UPDATE: I think I ended up with approximately 45 days of use out of one of these tubes, I did write it down but forgot to update it at the time, and by the end of last summer (when I wrote the review) my skin looked great! Dryness was gone, skin texture minimised, redness reduced and my skin felt really soft and honestly the best it had in years… right up until the heating was put back on in the house continuously and my skin revolted against the dry air. This year I’ve not been using it because for the quantity I can’t justify the price sitting at the higher end - when I bought it initially it was approximately £6/7, now it’s at £9, which is still cheaper than Boots at £12! - and so alongside my regular moisturiser I have been using up sunscreens I already had (Garnier Sensitive Advanced Baby in the Shade 50+ and Nivea Sun UV Face Q10 50). They’re fine, but my skin isn’t that happy, it make my eyes water and I’m breaking out since including them in my routine, so I basically check this listing every other day just in case there’s an offer. Frankly I think I just need to bite the bullet and spend the money because I want my skin to look the way it did at the end of last summer, and the only product I added into my routine and continuously used was this. Still wishing it was either marginally cheaper or came in a bigger bottle, so it’s still four stars, not five (though it’s really a five).

Great moisturiser, had this a few times before and always seem to return to it. I’ve always used Cetaphil moisturiser and the added SPF makes it much better for daytime use. SPF is necessary for maintaining good skin health and longevity. Even if you don’t live in a “sunny” or “hot” area, you need it just as much as someone who does! Your older self will thank you!

I wear this every day under my makeup as my last step in my skincare routine. The light texture and no perfume is why I love it and it drys quickly. It does leave a slight white cast but this goes after a few minutes as it soaks in really well and forms a lovely base for makeup. I've recommended it to loads of people as it's really good value for money

I absolutley loved the old formula, it was light, worked well (used in tropical, blazing sunny conditions abroad and never burned despite being very pale) and left a moisturised, dewy, almost primer-like finish for everyday. I never got clogged pores from daily use. Sadly, this new formula feels much thicker, much harder to apply, leaves a matte finish. None of this is too bad, but after application of the same amount, for me this cream now leaves a tight, dry, gritty, prickly feeling on my skin like when you leave a clay mask on too long, and doesnt look or feel moisturising at all. Makeup doesnt sit well on top and seems to crease more. Can't comment on function as I'm currently in the dull cloudy UK. If you have very sensitive, reactive skin or allergies please tread carefuly as this is clearly a very different product now. Lots of reviews on the cetaphil Australia page are saying very similar things about this new formula, I'm honestly gutted and now looking for an alternative daily spf :(

I have been using this product for years but this latest bottle I've received isnt as moisturising and doesn't leave a dewy finish. It also leaves my fingers white and chalky, which is really odd as it doesn't do this on my face? Really disappointed as I've loved this cream for years

Love this face cream, my previous one only had SPF 15 which I didn't feel was enough sun protection and my skin's been more sensitive lately. This is lightweight, great as a morning moisturiser and it saves me time having a high protection spf in it rather than applying to apply one separately. I'll still use a richer moisturiser at night.