Is CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Malassezia Yeast Free Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Malassezia Yeast Free
Pass
0 of 22 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Malassezia Yeast Free standard screens for yeast-nutrition ingredients linked to pityrosporum folliculitis and seborrheic dermatitis.
Across all 22 verified INCI ingredients in CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, zero matches were detected against the 5 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Pass with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).
Complete INCI formulation (22 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Malassezia Yeast Free |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass |
| 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 Malassezia Yeast Free 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.