Is CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Fungal Acne (Malassezia)
Pass with caution (watchlist items present)
1 of 22 flagged (0 high-risk, 1 watchlist) — Score 8.5/10
Cosmetiqly Score 8.5/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (1)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Fungal Acne (Malassezia) standards:
Cetearyl Alcohol MODERATE Concern
Fatty alcohol blend; not a direct lipid nutrient for yeasts, but placed on watchlist due to potential occlusive co-factor effects in severe folliculitis.
Citation: Rubenstein RM, Malerich SA. Malassezia (pityrosporum) folliculitis. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2014;7(3):37-41.
Complete INCI formulation (22 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Fungal Acne (Malassezia) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purified Water | Pass |
| 2 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 3 | Ceteareth-20 and Cetearyl Alcohol | Pass |
| 4 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Pass |
| 5 | Behentrimonium Methosulfate | Pass |
| 6 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Flagged (MODERATE) |
| 7 | Ceramide 3 | Pass |
| 8 | Ceramide 6-II | Pass |
| 9 | Ceramide 1 | Pass |
| 10 | Petrolatum | Pass |
| 11 | Dimethicone | Pass |
| 12 | Potassium Phosphate | Pass |
| 13 | Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | Pass |
| 14 | Cholesterol | Pass |
| 15 | Dipostassium Phosphate | Pass |
| 16 | Phenoxyethanol | Pass |
| 17 | Methylparaben | Pass |
| 18 | Propylparaben | Pass |
| 19 | Disodium EDTA | Pass |
| 20 | Phytosphingosine | Pass |
| 21 | Carbomer | Pass |
| 22 | Xanthan Gum | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Moisturizer options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Fungal Acne (Malassezia) flags:
Other safety checks for Moisturizing Cream
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0301871373164(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.