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Emollient

Cetearyl Alcohol

A fatty alcohol that softens skin and thickens creams. Not a drying alcohol.

Irritation
GentleRarely causes irritation.
Pore-clogging
2 out of 5
Pregnancy
No specific caution flagged.

Found in

  • CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser#3 on label
  • CeraVe Moisturising Cream#3 on label
  • Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer#4 on label
  • CeraVe PM Facial Moisturising Lotion#5 on label
  • Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer#6 on label
  • SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream#6 on label
  • Dr. Sheth's Centella & Niacinamide Moisturizer#7 on label

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For information only, not medical advice. Always patch-test new products and see a dermatologist for skin conditions.