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E45 Cream
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E45 Cream

Efficacy50/100IrritancyLow
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Moisturizing
2 ingredients credited for this claim
Limited support
What the product description says
“Cream”
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Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~8.4–12.6%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~23–34%

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Irritancy
2 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 2 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium cetearyl sulfateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~5.7–8.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
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Ingredients

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Glyceryl stearate~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Cetyl alcohol~8.4–12.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Sodium cetearyl sulfate~5.7–8.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Carbomer~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Methyl dihydroxybenzoate~2.6–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Citric acid~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Water~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Carbomer, Methyl dihydroxybenzoate, Propylparaben, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Water

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 1 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
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