CeraVe Moisturising Cream
Evidence-led ingredient analysis, a transparent clean score out of 100 and cleaner, effective alternatives at three price levels.
Best for
Barrier Repair
Why Selenssa recommends it
Combines three essential ceramides with hyaluronic acid and fatty acids to rebuild a damaged moisture barrier without irritation or greasy residue. The patented MVE delivery system provides sustained hydration throughout the day.
Key actives
Ceramides 1, 3, 6-II, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Phytosphingosine
Clean highlights
Fragrance-free · Non-comedogenic · Hypoallergenic
Selenssa Score 93/100 · £6.50
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Moisturising Cream
Skincare / Body & Face Moisturiser · Budget: £16.00
4.7 (18,500 reviews)· across Boots UK, LookFantastic, Amazon UK, Superdrug
Ingredients: Verified against manufacturer INCI
Last verified: 29 Aug 2026 · source
Inferred for CeraVe Moisturising Cream; an excellent barrier-repairing formula with essential ceramides and zero fragrance.
Hazard categories
Selenssa score out of 100
Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports
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Highly recommended as a dependable, barrier-restoring, fragrance-free moisturizer suitable for dry and sensitive skin.
Be cautious if
Users with extreme sensitivity to ethoxylated compounds or heavy occlusives.
Against your clean standard
Yes — meets clean beauty guidelines with minor processing caveats.
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Does CeraVe Moisturising Cream contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?
A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.
Free from parabens
Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.
Free from sulfates (sls / sles)
Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.
Contains silicones
Found: dimethicone. Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.
Free from fragrance / parfum
Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.
Free from essential oils
Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.
Contains drying alcohol
Found: phenoxyethanol. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.
Free from formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.
Free from chemical uv filters of concern
Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.
Is CeraVe Moisturising Cream non-comedogenic?
This formulation contains 1 ingredient commonly associated with clogged pores — cetearyl alcohol. That does not make it unsuitable for everyone: comedogenicity depends on concentration, the rest of the formula and your own skin. If you are acne-prone, patch test or choose one of the alternatives below.
Is CeraVe Moisturising Cream safe for sensitive skin?
Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.
- No fragrance or parfum in the list
- Contains a drying alcohol
- No ingredients flagged for irritation risk
CeraVe Moisturising Cream full ingredients list
15 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.
Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceteareth-20, Petrolatum, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate), Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol.
The actives doing the work: Ceramide NP, AP & EOP (Restores and maintains the natural skin lipid barrier.); Sodium Hyaluronate (Intensely hydrates and binds moisture within skin cells.); Cholesterol & Phytosphingosine (Supports natural lipid synthesis and calms sensitivity.).
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