CVS Cetaphil Everyday Sunscreen Tinted Face Lotion SPF 40 vs Daily Sun Serum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen: which is safer?

Where these two actually differ

• We flag Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components), Organic UV filter photoinstability and skin penetration, Preservative-related irritation (quaternium-15, parabens, or phenoxyethanol) and Emulsion separation and bacterial colonization if stored improperly on the Cetaphil and not on the Derma E.
• We flag 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers) and Fragrance allergens (if fragrance is present) on the Derma E and not on the Cetaphil.
• The Cetaphil is Water-based lotion emulsion; no waterproof or stain-resistant treatment disclosed where the Derma E is Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
• The gap is 25 points, wide enough that this is not a close call, and the Derma E is the one to buy.