Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion
Updated Nov 8, 2026 · Top Face Moisturizers
Best for Combination skin that wants a plain, fragrance-free face lotion and finds CeraVe too heavy.
A light face lotion for combination skin, sold in a 3 fl oz bottle with no added fragrance. The ingredient list is glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, and a silicone-and-oil base, without the ceramides in CeraVe. U.S. News's 2026 dermatologist survey ranks Cetaphil second among face-moisturizer brands, and the sample product on that list uses this same dicaprylyl carbonate and hydroxyethyl urea base. It is the lotion to pick if the Cetaphil cream feels greasy. It will not replace a ceramide cream on eczema-prone skin.
What customers like
- Provides immediate and longlasting hydration with hyaluronic acid.
- Lightweight formula that does not clog pores.
- Suitable for use under sunscreen.
- Absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue.
- Fragrancefree and oilfree suitable for sensitive skin.
- Restores skin barrier and maintains hydration throughout the day.
- Easy to apply and layers well with other products.
- Suitable for humid climates and does not leave skin sticky.
- Beneficial for oily and combination skin types.
What customers dislike
- May not provide sufficient moisture for very dry skin or during winter.
- Some users experienced a liquidity texture that was less moisturizing than expected.
- May cause irritation or stinging particularly for those with very sensitive skin.
- Became cloudy in texture after a month raising concerns about product stability and lack of expiry date.
- Size
- 3 fl oz
- Texture
- Light lotion
- Key ingredients
- Glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
- Fragrance
- No added fragrance
- Use
- Face, combination skin
Sources: U.S. News: Cetaphil second in the 2026 dermatologist survey (published 2026-05-11) · SkinSort: Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion ingredient list
