Cetaphil Unscented Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingHydroxyethyl urea, Cyclopentasiloxane + 9 moreWorks
“Provides instant hydration to skin and locks in moisture to protect skin from dryness.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": erythritol, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Hydroxyethyl ureaWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
6 of 7 community members would buy it again.
while it’s a good moisturiser is you have acne prone skin not so good if you’re dry.
*Sensitive, dry, acne prone skin
Really wanted to love this product but, every time I apply it my skin immediately begins “burning.” Same thing happens to someone else I know with sensitive skin.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateHydroxyethyl urea~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaCyclopentasiloxane~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~2.2–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~1.8–2.7%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hydroxide~0.6–1.4%
Homarine hcl~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help to improve skin hydration levels
More about Homarine hclSodium pca~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCetyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- 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 alcoholCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.05–0.3%
- 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 crosspolymerErythritol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolIngredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Hydroxyethyl urea, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Homarine hcl, Sodium pca, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Erythritol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| CetaphilUnscented Cetaphil Daily Hydrating LotionYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeIntensive Moisturizing Cream | IPSAClear Up Lotion - 2 Types | Time BombPower Ball Intensive Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 32% |
| Price | $18.99 | $17.99−$1.00 | $54.18+$35.19 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Eop | Betaine | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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