Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream Unscented
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MoisturizingPetrolatum, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“Moisturizing Cream Unscented”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, propylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
3 of 3 community members would buy it again.
This product is a no nonsense brand which is aimed at people with different skin tones. I have dry skin and when I have tried some products for dry skin, they work well for a while and then I break out in spots, something I really don’t appreciate when I’m almost approaching 50. Cetaphll however has never done this to my skin so as I get older and my face gets a wee bit more drier than normal I reach for this. Sure it has huge big bulk containers where it can last you longer than an average 50 gram jar but here you get something that helps with those skin issues that you may have. I like it and appreciate it’s no frills approach. The ingredients in it don’t harm my skin and I find it’s been very effective in keeping my skin soft. Cetaphil now has a range for those who have high colour like me. I have just started using their tinted moisturiser and although it is a bit pricey where I come from it’s a nice shade but doesn’t clog my pores or anything…yet. Although it doesn’t completely cover my redness, it’s good for my when I go out in the sun whereas this product is perhaps best suited to being inside as it doesn’t have any sun protection.it’s thick but it goes on nicely as a moisturiser should. If I need to get something smaller I can always transfer some of it with a clean spoon to a separate container. This container will last me for a while.
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream healed my severely dry, chapped, flaky, red skin when nothing else worked. I tried many, many other lotions, creams, and oils and this stuff was the only thing that finally healed my skin. I've continued using it and my skin has never looked better. It is a fantastic moisturizer under sunscreen and makeup that does not leave my skin looking or feeling greasy or oily. I find it soaks in very well and definitely plan to keep using it. Great stuff.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPetrolatum~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumDicaprylyl ether~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherDimethicone~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetyl alcohol~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPeg-30 stearate~0.95–1.45%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolDimethiconol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPropylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDisodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Carbomer~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Dicaprylyl ether, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Peg-30 stearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Propylene glycol, Disodium edta, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| CetaphilMoisturizing Cream UnscentedYOUR PRODUCT | GaldermaCetaphil Moisturising Cream | OlayBeauty Fluid Moisturiser Sensitive Skin | AveenoBaby Soothing Relief Emollient Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 72% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | $24.99 | $8.85−$16.14 | $8.69−$16.30 | $7.48−$17.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Mineral Oil | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Cetaphil - Moisturizing Cream Unscented" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin and propylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Petrolatum, dimethicone, dimethiconol, helianthus annuus seed oil and cetyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin eIrritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
What our users say
Based on 3 reviews 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of three reviewers didn't notice clogged pores after using this sunscreen, but the third reviewer found that it clogged pores.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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