Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion — Efficacy 3.5/5.0, Safety 4.0/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

Body CareDry sensitive skin hydration
Efficacy
Solid
3.5 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.0 / 5.0
System Verdict
Basic drugstore body lotion that hydrates adequately but undermined by comedogenic Isopropyl Palmitate in position 3. Efficacy score of 3.5 reflects solid humectants (glycerin #2, panthenol #6) and barrier actives (niacinamide #7, sunflower oil) for dry skin relief, but deducts for high-comedogenicity emollient likely >5% concentration risking clogged pores, no ceramides/cholesterol for true barrier repair, and weak vitamin E derivative; safety ding for benzyl alcohol irritancy potential.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterGlycerinPanthenolNiacinamideTocopheryl AcetateDimethiconeHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Cetearyl AlcoholCeteareth-20PantolactoneGlyceryl StearateSodium BenzoateCitric Acid
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Isopropyl PalmitatePersea Gratissima (Avocado) OilBenzyl Alcohol
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