CeraVe

Intensive Moisturising Lotion with 5% Hydro-Urea for Very Dry, Itchy Skin

Name: CeraVe Intensive Moisturising Lotion with 5% Hydro-Urea for Very Dry, Itchy Skin
Brand: CeraVe

Available in 236ml, 473ml

Quick Summary

Best forVery dry and dry skin

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsHydroxyethyl Urea, Shea Butter, Ceramides

OverallIntensive Moisturising Lotion with 5% Hydro-Urea for Very Dry, Itchy Skin is a moisturiser from CeraVe built around hydroxyethyl urea (hydrating), shea butter (nourishing) and ceramides (barrier-supporting). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. CeraVe recommends it for very dry and dry skin.

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Ingredient Analysis

44 of 45 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Hydroxyethyl Urea Shea Butter Ceramides

Full ingredient list (45) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua/Water Solvent & base Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter Rich emollient Generally gentle
Hydroxyethyl Urea Humectant Generally gentle
Isopropyl Palmitate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Propanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Octyldodecanol Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
C15-19 Alkane Lightweight emollient & spreadability All skin types
Glycine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle

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Stearic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Ceramide Np Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Ceramide Ap Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Ceramide Eop Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Sorbitan Tristearate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Glyceryl Stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Behentrimonium Methosulfate Conditioning emulsifier Generally gentle
Triethyl Citrate Solvent & texture aid Generally gentle
Isohexadecane Lightweight emollient & spreadability All skin types
Sodium PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
Serine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Myristic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Cholesterol Skin-identical lipid Generally gentle
Palmitic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Alanine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Hydroxyacetophenone Preservative All skin types
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Antioxidant preservative All skin types
Phytosphingosine Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Polysorbate 80 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
Benzoic Acid Preservative All skin types
PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

The retailer lists slightly different ingredients for some versions of this product. Shown here: 473ml.

Common questions

Is CeraVe Intensive Moisturising Lotion fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients. CeraVe also describes it as fragrance-free.

Does CeraVe Intensive Moisturising Lotion contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetearyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula and isn't drying.

Is CeraVe Intensive Moisturising Lotion safe for fungal acne?

It contains 12 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty acids (stearic acid); fatty-acid esters & glycerides (isopropyl palmitate, sorbitan tristearate, sorbitan oleate); plant oils & butters (butyrospermum parkii butter); and 7 more. How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.

Is CeraVe Intensive Moisturising Lotion suitable for sensitive skin?

Its ingredient list avoids the most common irritants: no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or strong exfoliating acids are listed. Reactions are individual, so patch-test anything new.