# Cetraben skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/cetraben The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Kingdom. 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=pgd8476a859f). ### Cetraben moisturizers #### Moisturizers - [Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/cetraben/cream/for/dry-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Cetraben worth it? Cetraben is worth it because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Cetraben product on this page is free of added fragrance. [Glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycerin) and [paraffin](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/paraffin-wax) ingredients help moisturize and support skin barrier function. ### What are Cetraben's best products? Cetraben Cream is the featured moisturizer for dry skin on this page, and Lovi rates it Average for dry skin. The Cetraben products on this page are completely fragrance-free. [Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1564142/) ### Which Cetraben moisturizer is best for dry skin? Cream is the Cetraben moisturizer for dry skin on this page, rated Average. Lovi rates the Cetraben-focused routine Superior for dry skin. ### Does Cetraben cause breakouts? Cetraben Cream is unsuited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates it Caution for acne-prone skin and Warning for oily acne-prone skin, which may lead to breakouts. Every Cetraben product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Is Cetraben fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the Cetraben products on this page is formulated without any added fragrance. Lovi rates the Cetraben-focused routines as providing a Superior fit for sensitive skin. ### What are the key ingredients in Cetraben products? Cetraben products contain key ingredients like [white soft paraffin](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/petrolatum), [light liquid paraffin](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/mineral-oil), and glycerin to help lock in moisture and keep skin soft. Lovi rates the Cetraben-focused routine Superior for dry, sensitive, oily, combination, 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 Cetraben Cream to keep dry or sensitive skin soft and calm. Every Cetraben product on this page is free from added fragrance. Lovi rates the Cetraben-focused routine Superior for dry, sensitive, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are good alternatives to Cetraben? Good alternatives to Cetraben include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Pixi, all of which have pages on Lovi. ### Cetraben vs BYOMA: which is better? Cetraben rates better for dry skin and oily skin than BYOMA, with Lovi giving Cetraben a Superior fit for both and BYOMA a Superior fit for dry skin and a High fit for oily skin. Lovi rates Cetraben as a Superior fit for sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, while BYOMA is rated Superior for sensitive skin and High for combination and acne-prone skin. Every Cetraben product on this page lists 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/uk/brands/byoma) - British skincare: [The INKEY List](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/the-inkey-list) - British skincare: [Medik8](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/medik8) - British skincare: [Simple](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/simple) - British skincare: [Elemis](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/elemis) - British skincare: [Pixi](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/pixi) - British skincare: [Charlotte Tilbury](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/charlotte-tilbury) - British skincare: [No7](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/no7) - British skincare: [REN Clean Skincare](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/ren-clean-skincare) - British skincare: [facefacts](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/facefacts) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/cosrx) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/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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