Intensive Moisturising Lotion

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 1Aqua / WaterAqua 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. 3Butyrospermum Parkii ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
4. 4Hydroxyethyl UreaHydroxyethyl Urea is a urea-based humectant, a gentle ingredient that attracts water to…
5. 5Isopropyl PalmitateIsopropyl Palmitate is a light, clear oil made from palmitic acid and isopropyl…
6. 6PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
7. 7Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
8. 8OctyldodecanolOctyldodecanol is a light, branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient. Its main job is…
9. 9C15-19 AlkaneA blend of straight and branched hydrocarbon molecules, each with 15 to 19 carbon…
10. 10GlycineGlycine is the simplest amino acid, a small protein building block that helps balance…
11. 11Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
12. 12Ceramide NpCeramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
13. 13Ceramide ApCeramide AP is a skin-identical lipid, a type of ceramide, whose main job is to help…
14. 14Ceramide EopCeramide EOP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat that is naturally part of the outer layer…
15. 15Sorbitan TristearateSorbitan Tristearate is a waxy, oil-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol and stearic…
16. 16Sorbitan OleateSorbitan Oleate is a mild emulsifier made from sorbitol and oleic acid, a fatty acid.…
17. 17CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
18. 18Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
19. 19DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
20. 20Behentrimonium MethosulfateBehentrimonium methosulfate is a conditioning ingredient with a long fatty chain that…
21. 21Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
22. 22IsohexadecaneIsohexadecane is a light, synthetic branched hydrocarbon used as an emollient. Its main…Mineral oil & petrolatum
23. 23Sodium PCASodium PCA is a salt that helps skin and hair hold water. It is a humectant, meaning it…
24. 24SerineSerine is an amino acid, a small building block of proteins, that helps attract and…
25. 25Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA mild emulsifier and surfactant made from lauric acid and lactic acid. It helps oil…
26. 26Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
27. 27Myristic AcidMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid from plant oils like coconut and palm kernel.…
28. 28Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
29. 29CholesterolCholesterol is a waxy, fat-like molecule that skin makes naturally, and in skincare it…
30. 30Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
31. 31AlanineAlanine is a simple amino acid, one of the small building blocks of proteins. In…
32. 32TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
33. 33HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
34. 34Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
35. 35Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic AcidA synthetic buffer that helps keep a product's pH steady, so the formula stays stable…
36. 36Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
37. 37Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
38. 38Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateA synthetic antioxidant that keeps the oils and fats in a formula from going stale,…
39. 39PhytosphingosinePhytosphingosine is a skin-identical building block for ceramides, the lipids that help…
40. 40Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
41. 41Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
42. 42Polysorbate 80A gentle, water-loving emulsifier made from a sorbitol-based sugar alcohol and oleic…
43. 43Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
44. 44PEG-100 Stearate
45. 45PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Source: CeraVe product page, www.cerave.co.uk/skincare/moisturisers/intensive-moisturising-lotion, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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