Name: Cetaphil Cetaphil
Brand: Cetaphil

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6.6

Cetaphil

moisturiser

Overall score6.6

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Plant-derived oil

#3Lactic Acid

Gentle AHA that hydrates while exfoliating

#4Methoxy Peg-22Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer

Glycol-based humectant

Score breakdown

Overall

6.6

Hydration Efficacy4.2

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength3.2

Ingredient Transparency7.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Cetaphil Cetaphil stand out

Cetaphil Cetaphil is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 6.6/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactic Acid, Methoxy Peg-22Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
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Lactic Acid
Works on your skin — #3 in the INCI list
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Methoxy Peg-22Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
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Mineral Oil
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list
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Peg-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

14 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Caprylicicapric Triglyceride #2Hydrogenated Castor Oil #3Lactic Acid #4Methoxy Peg-22Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer #5Methylparaben #6Mineral Oil #7Ozokerite #8Peg-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil #9Peg-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil #10Propylparaben #11Sodium Lactate #12Sorbitan Isostearate #13Urea #14Water

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient4
Softens and smooths4
Draws in moisture2
Keeps the product fresh2
Works on your skin1
Locks moisture in1

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