CeraVe Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream

CeraVe

Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
58%
Combination (dry)
58%
Balanced
88%
Combination (oily)
82%
Oily
82%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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CeraVe Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream is a lightweight moisturizer with oil-absorbing technology and hydrating ingredients that delivers all-day hydration and shine control with a non-greasy, matte finish.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

4
AHA Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

About Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream

Overview

Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream is a lightweight moisturizer from CeraVe, a brand based in USA. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 28 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Water, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Water and Isopropyl Myristate.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetearyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Silica and Triethyl Citrate.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 11 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 8 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Oil Control 2 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Soothing 2 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Tetradecanoic acid, isopropyl ester

Hydration
Ceramide NP Ceramides

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
Ceramide AP Ceramides

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide

Hydration Anti-Aging
Ceramide EOP Ceramides

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Docosyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate

Hydration

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Triethyl citrate

Oil Control

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (6)

Supporting ingredients (22)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Glycerin Cetearyl Isononanoate C14-22 Alcohols Isopropyl Myristate ZEA Mays Starch Carbomer Cetearyl Alcohol Behentrimonium Methosulfate Triethyl Citrate Silica Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Cholesterol Phenoxyethanol Caprylyl Glycol Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Xanthan Gum Phytosphingosine Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Benzoic Acid C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Isopropyl Myristate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 28 ingredients on the label.

10
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

6
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

6
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

5
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

3
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

2
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Isononanoic acid, C16-18-alkyl esters

5 C14-22 Alcohols Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

C14-22 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic fatty alcohols with 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Tetradecanoic acid, isopropyl ester

Hydration
7 ZEA Mays Starch Occlusive
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Exfoliant, Texture agent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Zea Mays Starch is a high-polymeric carbohydrate material usually derived from the peeled seeds of the Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae

8 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
9 Ceramide AP Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide

Hydration Anti-Aging
10 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Pharmaceutical Research, November 2012, pages 538-551
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
10 Ceramide EOP Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology,  2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
11 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
12 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Docosyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Triethyl citrate

Oil Control
15 Silica Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control
6 scientific references
  • Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, July 2021, page 10, 2437
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1-34
  • Nanomedicine, August 2019, pages 2, 243-2, 267
  • Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016, pages 1, 201-1, 205
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, January 2015, pages 116-125
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, April 2015, pages 36-45
16 Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydroxide

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium 2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl laurate

19 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, August 2015, pages 1-6
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2007, pages 239-242
  • Journal of Structural Biology, June 2007, pages 386-400
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
20 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

21 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

22 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Aspartic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis-, trisodium salt

24 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, January 2020, Volume 97, Issue 1, pages 2-8
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, December 2017, Volume 309, Issue 10, pages 795-803
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Biomembranes, May 2017, Volume 1859, Issue 5, pages 824-834
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2007, Volume 29, Issue 3, pages 181-190
  • Molecular Medicine, January-March 2006, pages 17-24
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, October 2003, issue 5, pages 1135–1137
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethylacrylamide, lauryl methacrylate and laureth-4 methacrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate

Synthetic polymer
27 Benzoic Acid Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative, pH adjuster

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzoic acid

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of C12-20 alcohols with glucose

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream?

WATER, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ISONONANOATE, C14-22 ALCOHOLS, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ZEA MAYS STARCH, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, SILICA, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, CHOLESTEROL, PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, XANTHAN GUM, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, BENZOIC ACID, C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE.

What are the active ingredients in Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream?

NIACINAMIDE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CITRIC ACID.

How do I use Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream?

Apply liberally to the face and neck in the morning and at night after cleansing, or as directed by a physician. In the morning, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

What skin types is Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Isopropyl Myristate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream have?

It lists 28 ingredients, of which 6 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream?

CeraVe, a brand based in USA.

Brand
CeraVe
Country
USA

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