Derma:B Cera MD Repair Lotion

Derma:B Cera MD Repair Lotion
7.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.9 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Derma:B Cera MD Repair Lotion:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Derma:B Cera MD Repair Lotion:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.0 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Derma:B Cera MD Repair Lotion has a moisturizing rating of 7.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈9.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.9 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈4.0%) and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (est. ≈2.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Butylene Glycol
6
Glycerin
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Propanediol
2.5
Cetearyl Alcohol
2
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
1.5
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
1.3
Glyceryl Stearate
1
Vinyl Dimethicone
0.3
Ceramide NP
0.3
Panthenol
0.3
Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate
0.3
Sorbitan Stearate
0.3
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
0.3
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
0.3
Allantoin
0.3
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
0.3
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
0.3
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
0.3
Phenethyl Alcohol
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Methylbenzyl Methylbenzimidazole Piperidinylmethanone
0.3
Hydrogenated Lecithin
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
0.3
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
0.3
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
0.3
Glycolipids
0.3
Arginine
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Stearic Acid
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %
Water
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Butylene Glycol
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Glycerin
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Propanediol
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Vinyl Dimethicone
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Ceramide NP
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Panthenol
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Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate
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Sorbitan Stearate
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Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
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Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
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Allantoin
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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
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Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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Phenethyl Alcohol
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Methylbenzyl Methylbenzimidazole Piperidinylmethanone
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Hydrogenated Lecithin
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
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Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
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Ratings

All humectants
20.1
9
6
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
7.8
4.0
2.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 20.1 10
10.0
9
6
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 7.8 20
3.9
4.0
2.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
7.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
6
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 20.1 10
10
All humectants
20.1
9
6
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
4
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 7.8 20
3.9
All occlusives
7.8
4.0
2.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.9 3 No
All antioxidants
0.9
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.9 5 No
All soothing
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Propanediol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Vegetable OilA solid, butter-like substance that is a highly occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It is a mixture of various plant oils (such as soy, olive, corn, canola, peanut, and many others) which has been refined.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneA viscous liquid that makes a great oil base due to its smooth sensorial profile. It has emollient features, including good spreadability and little tack upon application. It also has the added benefit of being able to thicken products.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Vinyl Dimethicone
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Vinyl DimethiconeDescription is coming soon
Ceramide NP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide NPAlso known as ceramide 3, it is the most common ceramide in our skin. It helps to restore the skin’s lipid barrier and alleviate the symptoms of dry and cracked skin. Research has shown that skin suffering from conditions such as AD lacks ceramides.
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 DistearateDescription is coming soon
Sorbitan Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan StearateA vegetable-derived ingredient most commonly used as an emulsifier to stabilize water and oil mixtures.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from the seeds of meadowfoam. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleateDescription is coming soon
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseA natural viscosity controlling agent that is commonly used in skin cleansing products to thicken the consistency. It also functions as an emulsion stabilizing agent and binding agent.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Cetyl PhosphateA powerful emulsifier that can even mix particularly problematic water and oil blends. It is also a surfactant perfect for cleansing products that effectively rinse off oil and dirt particles from the surface of the skin.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Phenethyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phenethyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that primarily serves as a preservative. Derived from the Chinese cinnamon tree, it provides broad-spectrum protection for skincare products through its antimicrobial efficacy.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Methylbenzyl Methylbenzimidazole Piperidinylmethanone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Methylbenzyl Methylbenzimidazole PiperidinylmethanoneDescription is coming soon
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated LecithinA version of plain lecithin that has been saturated with hydrogen atoms. This ingredient can be derived from plants, like soy or sunflower, from egg yolks, or made synthetically. Its major function is to emulsify water and oils.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from grape seeds that are leftover after juicing or wine production. It contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, squalene, as well as phytosterols and various antioxidant compounds.
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentDescription is coming soon
Glycolipids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GlycolipidsVarious lipids combined with one or more sugars. It can be used as an emulsifier or a very gentle cleanser.
Arginine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ArginineA humectant amino acid used to attract water to the skin’s surface. It is a part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Arginine can also be used as a pH adjuster.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.