Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion — Efficacy 3.7/5.0, Safety 4.3/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
Cetaphil

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

Body CareHydration
Efficacy
Basic
3.7 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.3 / 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
GlycerinPanthenolNiacinamideTocopheryl AcetatePersea Gratissima (Avocado) OilHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Pantolactone
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
solvent
Glycerin
humectant moisturizer
Isopropyl Palmitate
emollient high comedogenic risk
Cetearyl Alcohol
emollient emulsifier
Ceteareth-20
emulsifying surfactant
Panthenol
soothing humectant
Niacinamide
barrier repair brightener
Tocopheryl Acetate
antioxidant vitamin E derivative
Dimethicone
silicone emollient occlusive
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
emollient antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
emollient barrier support
Pantolactone
humectant panthenol booster
Glyceryl Stearate
emulsifier emollient
Sodium Benzoate
preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
preservative perfuming
Citric Acid
pH adjuster buffering
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

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

Frequently Asked

Is Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion worth it?

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion scores 3.7 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 4.3 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. 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 (niaci

What are the key active ingredients in Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion?

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion. It scores 4.3 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-05-09. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.