Moisturizing Cream for Very Dry/Sensitive Skin INCI List & Ingredients | Cetaphil

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This moisturizer from Cetaphil lists 17 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong 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)

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Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

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Benefits

HydratingBrighteningScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glyceryl polymethacrylate, propylene glycol, petrolatum, dicaprylyl ether, peg-5 glyceryl stearate, glycerin, dimethiconol, cetyl alcohol, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, tocopheryl acetate, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, lactic acid

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3propylene glycol9cetyl alcohol

Potential Concerns

May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Moisturizing Cream for Very Dry/Sensitive Skin fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Moisturizing Cream for Very Dry/Sensitive Skin'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 Moisturizing Cream for Very Dry/Sensitive Skin paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Moisturizing Cream for Very Dry/Sensitive Skin'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 Moisturizing Cream for Very Dry/Sensitive Skin suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Moisturizing Cream for Very Dry/Sensitive Skin contains 4 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Moisturizing Cream for Very Dry/Sensitive Skin against your own profile.