Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion, Hydrating Body Moisturizer

by Cetaphil · skin_care

Editor's Take

Cetaphil keeps this practical: dependable daily hydration and credible barrier support, but the Ceteareth-20 and Dimethicone base is more drugstore workhorse than modern formulation.

Four-pillar formula scores

  • Efficacy: 7.2 / 10
  • Modern Tech: 4.5 / 10
  • Clean Beauty: 5.8 / 10
  • Sustainability: 8.6 / 10

The Verdict

Efficacy is solid, with Glycerin leading the hydration work while Niacinamide and Panthenol support the skin barrier. Sustainability is excellent, though the clean profile is compromised by Ceteareth-20 and Dimethicone, and the technology remains conventional. For daily body moisturizing after a shower, this is a credible workhorse rather than a architecturally simple treatment.

Full INCI list

Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pantolactone, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid.

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