cerave Baby Moisturizing Lotion
cerave CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Lotion lists 27 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Dimethicone
- Purified Water
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Cetostearyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Emulsifying Wax
- Niacinamide
- Ceramide 3
- Ceramide 6 II
- Ceramide 1
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Allantoin
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Lauric Acid
- Zinc Citrate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Arginine Pca
- Potassium Phosphate
- Dipotassium Phosphate
- EDTA
- Sodium PCA
- Phytosphingosine
- Cholesterol
- Xanthan Gum
- Carbomer
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derived
Formulation view Light lotion using dimethicone and light esters as base. Enriched with ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid for barrier repair. Contains zinc salts and phytosphingosine. Minimalist, fragrance-free formula ideal for babies and sensitive skin. Factory view: Leading dimethicone ensures smooth texture with moderate occlusion, prioritizing gentleness and barrier support.
Key ingredients
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl Alcohol
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Ceramide 3Ceramide 6 II
- ANTISTATIC
- Hyaluronic Acid
Other ingredients
Cetostearyl AlcoholEmulsifying WaxCeramide 1AllantoinTocopheryl AcetateLauric AcidZinc CitratePolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateBehentrimonium MethosulfateSodium Lauroyl LactylateArginine PcaPotassium PhosphateDipotassium PhosphateEDTASodium PCAPhytosphingosineCholesterolXanthan GumCarbomer
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Emulsifying Wax | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide 3 | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide 6 II | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide 1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hyaluronic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauric Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Zinc Citrate | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIPLAQUE, ORAL CARE · 限制 III/24 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Methosulfate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine Pca | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Phosphate | BUFFERING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dipotassium Phosphate | ANTICORROSIVE, BUFFERING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Phytosphingosine | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cholesterol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Cetostearyl Alcohol
- Not decoded yet
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Emulsifying Wax
- Not decoded yet
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Ceramide 3
- Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended
- Ceramide 6 II
- Ceramide for barrier repair and lipid layer restoration; high stability, suitable for sensitive/compromised skin, low irritancy/comedogenicity.
- Ceramide 1
- Not decoded yet
- Hyaluronic Acid
- High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Lauric Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.
- Zinc Citrate
- Zinc citrate; antimicrobial in oral care; restricted ingredient, verify compliance; safe at low levels
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Cationic surfactant for conditioning and antistatic; be careful with anionic actives compatibility.
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility
- Arginine Pca
- Arginine PCA, small molecule humectant enhancing skin hydration; low sensitization, suitable for sensitive skin, may feel slightly sticky at high levels.
- Potassium Phosphate
- pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions
- Dipotassium Phosphate
- Buffer, pH control, non-irritating, non-comedogenic.
- EDTA
- Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Phytosphingosine
- Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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