Is Cetaphil Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream Alcohol-Free Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Alcohol-Free
Fails standards
1 of 23 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 Alcohol-Free standards:
benzyl alcohol MODERATE Concern
Aromatic preservative alcohol; negligible drying properties compared to ethanol, but flagged on moderate watchlist as a recognized contact allergen.
Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, SCCS/1459/11 (2012).
Complete INCI formulation (23 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Alcohol-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Pass |
| 2 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 3 | Petrolatum | Pass |
| 4 | Dicaprylyl either | Pass |
| 5 | Dimethicone | Pass |
| 6 | Glyceryl stearate | Pass |
| 7 | cetyl alcohol | Pass |
| 8 | helianthus annus (sunflower) seed oil | Pass |
| 9 | Pg-30 stearate | Pass |
| 10 | pantheol | Pass |
| 11 | niacinamide | Pass |
| 12 | prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil | Pass |
| 13 | tocopheryl acetate | Pass |
| 14 | pantolactone | Pass |
| 15 | Dimethicone | Pass |
| 16 | acrylate/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer | Pass |
| 17 | carbomer | Pass |
| 18 | propylene glycol | Pass |
| 19 | sodium edta | Pass |
| 20 | benzyl alcohol | Flagged (MODERATE) |
| 21 | phenoxyethanol | Pass |
| 22 | sodium hydroxide | Pass |
| 23 | citric acid | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Moisturizer options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Alcohol-Free flags:
Other safety checks for Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0302993917564(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.