Sebamed Moisturizing Face Cream — Efficacy 3.2/5.0, Safety 4.0/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Sebamed Moisturizing Face Cream
Sebamed

Sebamed Moisturizing Face Cream

MoisturizerHydration
Efficacy
Basic
3.2 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.0 / 5.0
System Verdict
A basic hydrating cream with decent moisture support, but the fragrance and lack of real barrier-repair actives keep it from being a standout. The efficacy score lands in the middle because the formula does contain meaningful humectant/emollient support from glycerin and caprylic/capric triglyceride, plus a sensible cream base, but there are no ceramides, cholesterol, niacinamide, or other stronger barrier-focused actives, and the presence of fragrance slightly drags down safety and suitability for very sensitive skin.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Biosaccharide Gum-1Citric Acid
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Fragrance (Parfum)
What Each Ingredient Does
Water (Aqua)
solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
emollient
Glycerin
humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
emulsifier
Cetearyl Alcohol
emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
film former
Citric Acid
pH adjuster
Sodium Carbomer
thickener
Fragrance (Parfum)
fragrance
Benzyl Alcohol
preservative
Phenoxyethanol
preservative
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Citric Acid, Sodium Carbomer, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol

Frequently Asked

Is Sebamed Moisturizing Face Cream worth it?

Sebamed Moisturizing Face Cream scores 3.2 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 4.0 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. A basic hydrating cream with decent moisture support, but the fragrance and lack of real barrier-repair actives keep it from being a standout. The efficacy score lands in the middle because the formula does contain meani

What are the key active ingredients in Sebamed Moisturizing Face Cream?

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

Does Sebamed Moisturizing Face Cream contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Sebamed Moisturizing Face Cream as potential irritants: Fragrance (Parfum). This product does contain fragrance.

How is Sebamed Moisturizing Face Cream 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: 2026-08-07. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.