Oil Control Moisturizer INCI List & Ingredients | Cetaphil

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This moisturizer from Cetaphil lists 39 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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.

1 known allergen in this formula

1 known irritant

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.

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

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairDark spotsAcne fightingReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large pores

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
4
Kojic AcidBrightens skin and helps fade dark spots.
5
ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.

Full Ingredient List

39

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, butylene glycol, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, sodium polyacrylate, glycerin, ceteareth-20, ethylhexyl palmitate, hydrogenated polydecene, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, phenoxyethanol, ppg-2 myristyl ether propionate, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, salicylic acid, polysorbate 60, squalane, caprylic/capric glycerides, caprylyl glycol, zinc gluconate, c12-15 alkyl lactate, morus alba root extract, allantoin, bisabolol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, safflower oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters, sodium hydroxide, ppg-5-laureth-5, kojic acid, disodium edta, hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, sophora angustifolia root extract, arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, polyquaternium-11, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, sodium hyaluronate

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10cetyl alcohol

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Oil Control Moisturizer fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Oil Control Moisturizer'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 Oil Control Moisturizer paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Oil Control Moisturizer'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 Oil Control Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Oil Control Moisturizer contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Oil Control Moisturizer against your own profile.