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Cetaphil - Moisturizing Cream Unscented

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream Unscented

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Efficacy100/100

low

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Tocopherol0.5% - 1.15%Dimethicone2.1% - 3.1%Glycerin3.8% - 5.7%

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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 e

Irritation 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.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy, They find the product's texture to be light - heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing Cream Unscented

Source: From product name

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

Dimethiconol0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Dimethicone2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Glycerin3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Helianthus annuus seed oil1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Petrolatum3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that softens the skin

Cetyl alcohol1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Glyceryl stearate1.6% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Dicaprylyl ether2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

Propylene glycol0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Tocopherol0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Key Actives

Tocopherol0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

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

Dimethicone2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

Glycerin3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Petrolatum3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Helianthus annuus seed oil1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Dimethiconol0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Potential irritants

Benzyl alcohol0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Propylene glycol0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Peg-30 stearate0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Tocopheryl acetate0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

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.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Disodium edta0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Petrolatum3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Dicaprylyl ether2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

Dimethicone2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Glyceryl stearate1.6% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Cetyl alcohol1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Helianthus annuus seed oil1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Peg-30 stearate0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Tocopheryl acetate0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

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.

Tocopherol0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

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

Dimethiconol0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

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

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Benzyl alcohol0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Phenoxyethanol0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin

Propylene glycol0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Disodium edta0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Carbomer0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

Sodium hydroxide0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the product's pH

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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