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While the INCI for 'CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion' suggests a highly effective, barrier-repairing formula, its absence from major retail platforms means consumers cannot easily verify official claims, pricing, or product availability.
Not found for this exact product name on major platforms. • Analysed 20 July 2026
Given the product's rich emollient and occlusive profile, it is well-suited for dry to very dry skin, which can be a concern in India's diverse climates, especially during drier seasons or for those with compromised barriers. The absence of fragrance and drying alcohol makes it suitable for sensitive Indian skin types prone to irritation. While specific pricing for this exact product is unavailable, CeraVe generally positions itself as a dermatologist-recommended, accessible brand in the Indian market. The inferred claims are well-supported by the formula and do not raise ASCI or CDSCO concerns.
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The formula contains multiple humectants (Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Serine, Glycine, Alanine) and emollients/occlusives (Shea Butter, Dimethicone, Ceramides) that support intensive hydration, with key humectants high in the INCI.
The INCI lists a blend of 3 essential ceramides (NP, AP, EOP), cholesterol, and phytosphingosine, which are crucial for skin barrier repair and maintenance, and are present in meaningful positions.
Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, and Ceramide EOP are explicitly listed in the provided INCI, appearing high enough to be meaningful.
Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) is listed in the INCI, positioned above the 1% line, indicating a meaningful concentration as a humectant.
While CeraVe products are generally formulated to be non-comedogenic, no specific finished product test for this exact product name is publicly visible. The formula contains some emollients which can be comedogenic for some, but overall formula balance likely mitigates this.
The provided INCI list does not contain 'Parfum', 'Fragrance', or any essential oils. INCIDecoder also labels it fragrance & essential-oil free.
The provided INCI list does not contain drying alcohols (e.g., Ethanol, Alcohol Denat.). Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol, not a drying alcohol. INCIDecoder also labels it alcohol-free.
This is a general brand claim for CeraVe. While the brand is known for dermatologist collaboration, specific evidence for this exact product's development process is not publicly visible.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against INCIDecoder.
Brand describes ingredient origin in its claims.
Screened against the ingredient database (31 of 45 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
Contains ingredient(s) commonly rated comedogenic: isopropyl palmitate. May not suit very acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
No retinoid or other pregnancy-cautioned active found in the screen.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
| Ingredient |
|---|
Aqua/Water/Eau |
Glycerin |
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter |
Hydroxyethyl Urea |
Isopropyl Palmitate |
Propanediol |
Cetearyl Alcohol |
Octyldodecanol |
C15-19 Alkane |
Glycine |
Stearic Acid |
Ceramide NP |
Ceramide AP |
Ceramide EOP |
Sorbitan Tristearate |
Sorbitan Oleate |
Carbomer |
Glyceryl Stearate |
Dimethicone |
Behentrimonium Methosulfate |
Triethyl Citrate |
Isohexadecane |
Sodium PCA |
Serine |
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate |
Sodium Hydroxide |
Myristic Acid |
Sodium Hyaluronate |
Cholesterol |
Palmitic Acid |
Alanine |
Tocopherol |
Hydroxyacetophenone |
Caprylyl Glycol |
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid |
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate |
Xanthan Gum |
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate |
Phytosphingosine |
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer |
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer |
Polysorbate 80 |
Benzoic Acid |
PEG-100 Stearate |
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
The formula contains multiple humectants (Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Serine, Glycine, Alanine) and emollients/occlusives (Shea Butter, Dimethicone, Ceramides) that support intensive hydration, with key humectants high in the INCI.
Mentioned only
The INCI lists a blend of 3 essential ceramides (NP, AP, EOP), cholesterol, and phytosphingosine, which are crucial for skin barrier repair and maintenance, and are present in meaningful positions.
Mentioned only
Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, and Ceramide EOP are explicitly listed in the provided INCI, appearing high enough to be meaningful.
Mentioned only
Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) is listed in the INCI, positioned above the 1% line, indicating a meaningful concentration as a humectant.
Mentioned only
While CeraVe products are generally formulated to be non-comedogenic, no specific finished product test for this exact product name is publicly visible. The formula contains some emollients which can be comedogenic for some, but overall formula balance likely mitigates this.
Missing
The provided INCI list does not contain 'Parfum', 'Fragrance', or any essential oils. INCIDecoder also labels it fragrance & essential-oil free.
Evidence visible
The provided INCI list does not contain drying alcohols (e.g., Ethanol, Alcohol Denat.). Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol, not a drying alcohol. INCIDecoder also labels it alcohol-free.
Evidence visible
This is a general brand claim for CeraVe. While the brand is known for dermatologist collaboration, specific evidence for this exact product's development process is not publicly visible.
Mentioned only
The formula is rich in humectants (Glycerin, Urea, Hyaluronic Acid), emollients (Shea Butter), and barrier-restoring ingredients (Ceramides, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine), strongly supporting its suitability for dry to very dry skin.
Mentioned only
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No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
Contains ingredient(s) commonly rated comedogenic: isopropyl palmitate. May not suit very acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
No retinoid or other pregnancy-cautioned active found in the screen.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, and Ceramide EOP are explicitly listed in the provided INCI, appearing high enough to be meaningful.
Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) is listed in the INCI, positioned above the 1% line, indicating a meaningful concentration as a humectant.
While CeraVe products are generally formulated to be non-comedogenic, no specific finished product test for this exact product name is publicly visible. The formula contains some emollients which can be comedogenic for some, but overall formula balance likely mitigates this.
The provided INCI list does not contain 'Parfum', 'Fragrance', or any essential oils. INCIDecoder also labels it fragrance & essential-oil free.
The provided INCI list does not contain drying alcohols (e.g., Ethanol, Alcohol Denat.). Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol, not a drying alcohol. INCIDecoder also labels it alcohol-free.
This is a general brand claim for CeraVe. While the brand is known for dermatologist collaboration, specific evidence for this exact product's development process is not publicly visible.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
The formula contains multiple humectants (Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Serine, Glycine, Alanine) and emollients/occlusives (Shea Butter, Dimethicone, Ceramides) that support intensive hydration, with key humectants high in the INCI.
Mentioned only
The INCI lists a blend of 3 essential ceramides (NP, AP, EOP), cholesterol, and phytosphingosine, which are crucial for skin barrier repair and maintenance, and are present in meaningful positions.
Mentioned only
Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, and Ceramide EOP are explicitly listed in the provided INCI, appearing high enough to be meaningful.
Mentioned only
Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) is listed in the INCI, positioned above the 1% line, indicating a meaningful concentration as a humectant.
Mentioned only
While CeraVe products are generally formulated to be non-comedogenic, no specific finished product test for this exact product name is publicly visible. The formula contains some emollients which can be comedogenic for some, but overall formula balance likely mitigates this.
Missing
The provided INCI list does not contain 'Parfum', 'Fragrance', or any essential oils. INCIDecoder also labels it fragrance & essential-oil free.
Evidence visible
The provided INCI list does not contain drying alcohols (e.g., Ethanol, Alcohol Denat.). Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol, not a drying alcohol. INCIDecoder also labels it alcohol-free.
Evidence visible
This is a general brand claim for CeraVe. While the brand is known for dermatologist collaboration, specific evidence for this exact product's development process is not publicly visible.
Mentioned only
The formula is rich in humectants (Glycerin, Urea, Hyaluronic Acid), emollients (Shea Butter), and barrier-restoring ingredients (Ceramides, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine), strongly supporting its suitability for dry to very dry skin.
Mentioned only
