# Cetraben skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cetraben The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands. 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=pg2416a7e53a). ### Cetraben moisturizers #### Moisturizers - [Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/cetraben/cream/for/dry-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Cetraben worth it? Yes, Cetraben is worth it because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from the Cetraben selection on this page is fragrance-free. ### What are Cetraben's best products? Cetraben's best products are the brand-focused routines, which Lovi rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Cetraben product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Which Cetraben moisturizer is best for dry skin? The Cetraben moisturizer for dry skin on this page 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 likely to clog pores and may cause breakouts. Lovi rates the Cetraben-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin because the overall routine balances out the heavier moisturizers. ### Is Cetraben fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the Cetraben products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### 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/nl/ingredients/petrolatum), [light liquid paraffin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/mineral-oil), and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin). These ingredients help soften dry skin, lock in moisture, and support the skin barrier. Lovi rates the Cetraben-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. [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 routine, use the Cetraben Cream moisturizer to help keep dry or sensitive 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 include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Pixi. These brands have dedicated pages on Lovi where shoppers can compare their product options. ### Cetraben vs BYOMA: which is better? Both brands are great choices, as Lovi rates a Cetraben-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, just like a BYOMA-focused routine. The Cetraben products on this page are also fragrance-free. ### 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/nl/brands/byoma) - British skincare: [The INKEY List](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/the-inkey-list) - British skincare: [Medik8](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/medik8) - British skincare: [Simple](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/simple) - British skincare: [Elemis](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/elemis) - British skincare: [Pixi](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/pixi) - British skincare: [Charlotte Tilbury](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/charlotte-tilbury) - British skincare: [No7](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/no7) - British skincare: [REN Clean Skincare](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/ren-clean-skincare) - British skincare: [facefacts](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/facefacts) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cosrx) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/d-alba) ## 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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