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 brand routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Cetraben products on this page are completely fragrance-free, making them gentle for daily use.
What are Cetraben's best products?
Cetraben does not feature a single best individual product on this page, as the brand's routines achieve top ratings across various skin types. Lovi rates Cetraben-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Which Cetraben moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Cetraben moisturizer for dry skin is Cream. Lovi rates this product Average for dry skin.
Does Cetraben cause breakouts?
Cetraben Cream is rated Warning for acne-prone skin, meaning it is more likely to cause breakouts and clog pores. Lovi rates Cetraben-focused routines as Superior for acne-prone skin overall when looking at the wider range, but shoppers with oily or acne-prone skin should use the cream with caution.
Is Cetraben fragrance-free?
Yes, because every product from the Cetraben products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Cetraben products?
Cetraben products rely on key moisturizing ingredients like white soft paraffin, light liquid paraffin, and glycerin to help soothe dry skin and lock in moisture. Glycerin draws hydration into the skin, while paraffin ingredients help repair the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss.
How do I build a Cetraben skincare routine?
To build a Cetraben routine, use the Cetraben Cream moisturizer, which Lovi rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Cetraben product on this page is fragrance-free.
What are good alternatives to Cetraben?
Good alternatives to Cetraben for similar skincare needs include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Pixi.
Cetraben vs BYOMA: which is better?
Cetraben rates better for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, as the Cetraben-focused routines achieve a Superior fit across all of these skin types compared to BYOMA. Lovi rates Cetraben Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
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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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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