Based on the ingredients included, "Cetaphil - OPTIMAL HYDRATION HEALTHY GLOW DAILY CREAM" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Cetaphil - OPTIMAL HYDRATION HEALTHY GLOW DAILY CREAM ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, anhydroxylitol, glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and pantolactone) 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). Emollients in this formulation (butyrospermum parkii oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, cetearyl alcohol and dicaprylyl carbonate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (1.50% - 2.20%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.35% - 0.85%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

OPTIMAL HYDRATION HEALTHY GLOW DAILY CREAM

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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: anhydroxylitol, glycerin.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

panthenol 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

pantolactone 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

niacinamide 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

butyrospermum parkii oil 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.35%

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

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.5% - 2.2%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

butyrospermum parkii oil 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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caprylic/capric triglyceride 3% - 4.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

citric acid 0.85% - 1.25%

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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

butyrospermum parkii oil 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl carbonate 5% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

glycerin 3.8% - 5.6%

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Cetearyl alcohol, Niacinamide, Anhydroxylitol, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Citric acid, Globularia alypum leaf extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium polyacrylate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside

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Key ingredients	niacinamide anhydroxylitol +9 more	Common: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +5 more Other: adenosine phytosphingosine +20 more	Common: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +4 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more	Common: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +5 more Other: adenosine phytosphingosine +20 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: adenosine acetyl glucosamine +7 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +10 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: urea ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: urea dimethicone +8 more	Common: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +6 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +23 more	Common: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +5 more Other: madecassoside 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +21 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +8 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: adenosine betaine +10 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit?	parfum Has skin benefit? coptis japonica root extract Has skin benefit? +29 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? coptis japonica root extract Has skin benefit? +29 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +5 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +11 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +19 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +81 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +24 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +81 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	haematococcus pluvialis extract Has skin benefit? ecklonia cava extract Has skin benefit? +74 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more

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Cetaphil OPTIMAL HYDRATION HEALTHY GLOW DAILY CREAM

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Anti-blemish

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