# Cetraben skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/cetraben

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Cetraben is a British skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by CapVest Partners LLP since 2026.

[globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2011/05/26/216990/0/en/dgap-news-stada-acquires-british-branded-product-cetraben-r-for-gbp-30-million-approx-eur-34-6-million.html)

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](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg3b535066dd).

### Cetraben moisturizers

#### Moisturizers

- [Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cetraben/cream/for/dry-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Cetraben worth it?

Cetraben is worth it for dry and sensitive skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior. The Cetraben products on this page are fragrance-free, making them helpful for calming dry spots.

### What are Cetraben's best products?

Cetraben does not have a single standout product on this page because individual items like the Cream rate only Average for dry skin and lower for other types. Instead, the brand works best through its full routines, which Lovi rates 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, which Lovi rates Average for dry skin. Every Cetraben product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Does Cetraben cause breakouts?

Cetraben Cream is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, though Lovi rates its fit as a warning for oily and acne-prone skin types. Every product among the Cetraben products on this page is free of fragrance to help soothe the skin.

### Is Cetraben fragrance-free?

Yes, because every product from the Cetraben products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. This helps keep the skin calm and reduces the risk of irritation.

### What are the key ingredients in Cetraben products?

The key ingredients in the Cetraben products on this page include [white soft paraffin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/petrolatum), [light liquid paraffin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/mineral-oil), and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/glycerin). These ingredients help lock in moisture and keep dry skin soft and smooth.

[Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1564142/)

### How do I build a Cetraben skincare routine?

To build a Cetraben skincare routine, apply the Cetraben Cream to help keep dry skin feeling soft and smooth. Lovi rates the Cetraben-focused routine Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, oily skin, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to Cetraben?

Shoppers looking for alternatives to Cetraben can explore similar skincare brands with pages on Lovi, such as BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Pixi.

### Cetraben vs BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands are equally great because Lovi rates the Cetraben-focused routine and the BYOMA-focused routine both as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, every Cetraben product on this page has no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Who owns Cetraben, and where is it from?

Cetraben is a British brand founded in 1990, owned by CapVest Partners LLP since 2026.

[globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2011/05/26/216990/0/en/dgap-news-stada-acquires-british-branded-product-cetraben-r-for-gbp-30-million-approx-eur-34-6-million.html)

### 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

- [Effects of petrolatum on stratum corneum structure and function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1564142/) White soft paraffin · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

## Similar brands

- British skincare: [BYOMA](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/byoma)
- British skincare: [The INKEY List](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/the-inkey-list)
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- British skincare: [Simple](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/simple)
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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

Page built Nov 8, 2026.

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