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Cetaphil

Moisturizing Lotion

A body lotion built around Panthenol and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

The brand recommends it for

Dry skin
Normal skin
Sensitive skin
Uneven texture
Oiliness & shine
Eczema-prone

How to use

Use daily to hydrate normal to dry skin.

What's inside

Ingredients List

8 trigger at least one check · 8 trigger none

WaterSkin Conditioning

—

GlycerinHumectant

0 / 0

Possibly animal-derived
Hydrating

Isopropyl PalmitateEmollient

4 / 1

Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
May Trigger Acne
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Cetearyl AlcoholEmollient

2 / 1

Fatty alcohol
Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
May Trigger Acne
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ceteareth-20Cleansing

2 / 3

Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
May Trigger Acne
May Worsen Irritation
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

PanthenolSkin Conditioning

0 / 0

Panthenol (provitamin B5)
Barrier Repair
Hydrating
Reduces Irritation

NiacinamideSmoothing

0 / —

Niacinamide
Acne Fighting
Barrier Repair
Brightening
Dark Spots
Even Tone
Oil Control
Pore Refining
Redness Reducing

Tocopheryl AcetateAntioxidant

0 / 0

Vitamin E
Antioxidant

DimethiconeEmollient

1 / 0

Silicones
Barrier Repair
Hydrating
Smoothing

Persea Gratissima OilSkin Conditioning

3 / 0

Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
Plant or mineral oil
Barrier Repair
May Trigger Acne
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
May Worsen Oily Skin
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Pantolactone
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Oil
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Niacinamide
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Niacinamide
Dark Spots1
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Niacinamide
Even Tone1
Evens out patchy or uneven colour.
Niacinamide
Acne Fighting1
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Niacinamide
Oil Control1
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Niacinamide
Pore Refining1
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Niacinamide
Exfoliating1
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Citric Acid
Antioxidant1
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Persea Gratissima Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Persea Gratissima Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Persea Gratissima Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol

Ingredients Explained

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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Isopropyl Palmitate
Binding, Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
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Ceteareth-20
Cleansing, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Ceteareth-20 isn't fungal acne safe.
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Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
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Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
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Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
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Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
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