Cetraben skincare
Cetraben is a British skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by CapVest Partners LLP since 2026.
Cetraben is cherished for its nourishing moisturizers and deeply soothing formulas. Its products suit dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin best because of their deeply hydrating composition. For specific concerns, the standout option is the Cream for acne-prone skin. Regular application of these gentle treatments helps maintain a soft, comfortable barrier throughout the day.
This page covers some of the most popular Cetraben products; for the whole Cetraben range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Cetraben moisturizers
Questions and answers
Is Cetraben worth it?
Yes, Cetraben is worth it as Lovi rates the Cetraben-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from the Cetraben products on this page is formulated without added fragrance, and key ingredients like glycerin help improve skin hydration.
What are Cetraben's best products?
Cetraben offers its Cream moisturizer for dry skin. Lovi rates this product Average for dry skin.
Which Cetraben moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Cetraben Cream is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average. White soft paraffin and light liquid paraffin help lock in moisture to keep dry skin soft.
Does Cetraben cause breakouts?
Cetraben Cream is unsuited for acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates its fit as Caution and warns against use. Lovi rates the Cetraben-focused routine overall as Superior for acne-prone skin.
Is Cetraben fragrance-free?
Yes, the Cetraben products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Lovi rates Cetraben routines Superior for sensitive skin.
What are the key ingredients in Cetraben products?
Cetraben products contain key ingredients like white soft paraffin, light liquid paraffin, and glycerin to help keep skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates Cetraben-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
How do I build a Cetraben skincare routine?
To build a Cetraben routine, use the Cetraben Cream moisturizer to help keep dry skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates the Cetraben-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
What are good alternatives to Cetraben?
Good alternatives to Cetraben for your routine include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Pixi.
Cetraben vs BYOMA: which is better?
Cetraben performs better than BYOMA for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Cetraben-focused routines as Superior across all these skin types, while BYOMA-focused routines reach High fit levels for most of them.
Who owns Cetraben, and where is it from?
Cetraben is a British brand founded in 1990, owned by CapVest Partners LLP since 2026.
Is Cetraben cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Cetraben as cruelty-free.
Research behind Cetraben's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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