Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis moisturizer from Cetaphil lists 17 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Polyaminopropyl biguanideKnown sensitizer; its use is restricted in cosmetics due to safety concerns.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
17INCI (full list, INCI order): water, behenyl alcohol, limnanthes alba seed oil, paraffinum liquidum, glycerin, ethylhexyl palmitate, cetearyl alcohol, niacinamide, panthenol, squalane, ceteth-10, steareth-20, dimethicone, tocopherol, disodium edta, polyaminopropyl biguanide, sodium hydroxide
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Intensive Moisturising Cream fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Intensive Moisturising Cream's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Is Intensive Moisturising Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Intensive Moisturising Cream's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Intensive Moisturising Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Intensive Moisturising Cream contains 0 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Intensive Moisturising Cream against your own profile.

