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CeraVe Moisturising Lotion

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CeraVe

Moisturising Lotion

body lotion · 1236 ml · Body

CeraVe Moisturising Lotion is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 51-ingredient list, with ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Moisturising Lotion

  • Ceramides

    Skin-identical lipids that help hold the skin barrier together.

  • Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.

  • Hyaluronic acid

    A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

  • Titanium dioxide

    A mineral UV filter.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

51 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil…
  4. 4Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
  5. 5Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
  6. 6Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt and helps create a…
  7. 7Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans by lifting…
  8. 8Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  9. 9PCA
  10. 10Aspartic Acid
  11. 11Ceramide NPCeramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
  12. 12Ceramide APCeramide AP is a skin-identical lipid, a type of ceramide, whose main job is to help…
  13. 13Ceramide EOPCeramide EOP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat that is naturally part of the outer layer…
  14. 14CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
  15. 15Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  16. 16Glyceryl OleateGlyceryl Oleate is a gentle, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps oil and…
  17. 17GlycineGlycine is the simplest amino acid, a small protein building block that helps balance…
  18. 18Cerath-20
  19. 19NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
  20. 20Sodium Methosulfate
  21. 21Threonine
  22. 22Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
  23. 23Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  24. 24Sodium PCASodium PCA is a salt that helps skin and hair hold water. It is a humectant, meaning it…
  25. 25ArginineArginine is an amino acid, one of the natural building blocks of proteins. In hair…
  26. 26Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA mild emulsifier and surfactant made from lauric acid and lactic acid. It helps oil…
  27. 27SerineSerine is an amino acid, a small building block of proteins, that helps attract and…
  28. 28Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  29. 29PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  30. 30TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  31. 31PhytosphingosinePhytosphingosine is a skin-identical building block for ceramides, the lipids that help…
  32. 32CholesterolCholesterol is a waxy, fat-like molecule that skin makes naturally, and in skincare it…
  33. 33Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  34. 34Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  35. 35HydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxyethylcellulose is a plant-derived thickener made by modifying cellulose, the…
  36. 36Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidA smaller-sized form of hyaluronic acid, made by breaking the long molecule into…
  37. 37Capryloyl Glycine
  38. 38Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  39. 39Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  40. 40Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
  41. 41Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  42. 42Polyquaternium-39
  43. 43Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
  44. 44EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  45. 45Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
  46. 46Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
  47. 47PEG-100 Stearate
  48. 48PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
  49. 49Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  50. 50Ceteareth-20Ceteareth-20 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from fatty alcohols that helps oil…
  51. 51Titanium DioxideTitanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3606000577213, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is CeraVe Moisturising Lotion fragrance-free?

Yes. CeraVe Moisturising Lotion lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does CeraVe Moisturising Lotion contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is CeraVe Moisturising Lotion good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Ceramides, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid and Glycerin.

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