Is Cetaphil Cetaphil Cream Malassezia Yeast Free Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Malassezia Yeast Free
Fails safety standards
1 of 21 flagged (1 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 7.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 7.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (1)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Malassezia Yeast Free standards:
GLYCERYL STEARATE HIGH Concern
Stearic acid monoglyceride metabolized as a carbon and energy source by fungal lipases.
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.
Complete INCI formulation (21 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Malassezia Yeast Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WATER | Pass |
| 2 | GLYCERIN | Pass |
| 3 | PETROLATUM | Pass |
| 4 | DICAPRYLYL ETHER | Pass |
| 5 | DIMETHICONE | Pass |
| 6 | GLYCERYL STEARATE | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 7 | CETYL ALCOHOL | Pass |
| 8 | HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL | Pass |
| 9 | PEG-30 STEARATE | Pass |
| 10 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Pass |
| 11 | DIMETHICONOL | Pass |
| 12 | ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | Pass |
| 13 | BENZYL ALCOHOL | Pass |
| 14 | PHENOXYETHANOL | Pass |
| 15 | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | Pass |
| 16 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Pass |
| 17 | CARBOMER | Pass |
| 18 | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | Pass |
| 19 | ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER | Pass |
| 20 | TOCOPHEROL | Pass |
| 21 | BHT | 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 Cetaphil Cream
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0302990242447(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.