Cetaphil Hydrating Moisturizing Cream Body Moisturizer
by Cetaphil · skin_care
Editor's Take
For stubbornly dry skin, Cetaphil gets the practical part right, though its effective barrier care comes wrapped in decidedly old-guard pharmacy formulation.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.5 / 10
- Modern Tech: 5.0 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 2.3 / 10
- Sustainability: 6.9 / 10
The Verdict
Petrolatum and Glycerin provide serious moisture retention, while Niacinamide and Panthenol give the cream credible barrier support beyond basic occlusion. Dimethicone improves spread and softness, but also helps explain the poor clean score and only middling technology. The plant oils add emollience without changing the formula's petroleum-heavy character. A credible pick for cracked hands, rough elbows, and winter-dry body skin.
Full INCI list
Water, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Peg-30 Stearate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pantolactone, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid.