Is Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe?
High concern Standard: Fungal Acne (Malassezia)
Fails safety standards
3 of 34 flagged (1 high-risk, 2 watchlist) — Score 4.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 4.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (3)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Fungal Acne (Malassezia) standards:
Stearic Acid HIGH Concern
Saturated C18 fatty acid supporting fungal vegetative growth.
Citation: Mayser P, Grimmig D, Krämer HJ. Different utilization of neutral lipids by Malassezia furfur and Malassezia sympodialis. Med Mycol. 1998;36(6):395-402.
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.
Cetyl Alcohol MODERATE Concern
C16 fatty alcohol; generally tolerated in mild cases, flagged as a moderate watchlist item in active folliculitis flares.
Citation: Rubenstein RM, Malerich SA. Malassezia (pityrosporum) folliculitis. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2014;7(3):37-41.
Complete INCI formulation (34 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Fungal Acne (Malassezia) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purified Water | Pass |
| 2 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 3 | Biosaccharide Gum-1 | Pass |
| 4 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Pass |
| 5 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) | Pass |
| 6 | Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Pass |
| 7 | Glyceryl Stearate SE | Pass |
| 8 | Stearic Acid | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 9 | Cyclopentasiloxane | Pass |
| 10 | Cetyl Alcohol | Flagged (MODERATE) |
| 11 | Dimethicone | Pass |
| 12 | Saccharide Isomerate | Pass |
| 13 | Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols | Pass |
| 14 | Ceramide 6 II | Pass |
| 15 | Ceramide 3 | Pass |
| 16 | Ceramide 1 | Pass |
| 17 | Niacinamide | Pass |
| 18 | Hyaluronic Acid | Pass |
| 19 | Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 | Pass |
| 20 | Tripeptide-1 | Pass |
| 21 | Cholesterol | Pass |
| 22 | Phenoxyethanol | Pass |
| 23 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Flagged (MODERATE) |
| 24 | Carbomer | Pass |
| 25 | Behentrimonium Methosulphate | Pass |
| 26 | Sodium Hydroxide | Pass |
| 27 | Tocopherol | Pass |
| 28 | Allantoin | Pass |
| 29 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Pass |
| 30 | Butylene Glycol | Pass |
| 31 | Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | Pass |
| 32 | Phytosphingosine | Pass |
| 33 | Dextran | Pass |
| 34 | 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 Skin Renewing Night Cream
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0301872484029(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.