Advanced Repair Ointment

serum · 50 ml · Skincare

CeraVe Advanced Repair Ointment is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list, with ceramides, hyaluronic acid and panthenol. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Dimethicone).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Contains silicones
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Advanced Repair Ointment

Ceramides
Skin-identical lipids that help hold the skin barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.
Petrolatum
The most effective occlusive for locking in moisture.
Dimethicone
A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

23 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1PetrolatumA soft, semi-solid mix of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, also called petroleum jelly.…Mineral oil & petrolatum
2Paraffinum Liquidum / Mineral OilMineral oil is a clear, odorless oil refined from petroleum. It is used mainly to lock…Mineral oil & petrolatum
3Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline WaxCera Microcristallina is a fine-grained wax refined from petroleum. It thickens…Mineral oil & petrolatum
4ParaffinParaffin is a solid, waxy mix of hydrocarbons made from refined petroleum. Its main job…Mineral oil & petrolatum
5Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
6DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
7Aqua / WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
8Ceramide NpCeramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
9Ceramide ApCeramide AP is a skin-identical lipid, a type of ceramide, whose main job is to help…
10Ceramide EopCeramide EOP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat that is naturally part of the outer layer…
11CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
12Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
13Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA mild emulsifier and surfactant made from lauric acid and lactic acid. It helps oil…
14Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
15CholesterolCholesterol is a waxy, fat-like molecule that skin makes naturally, and in skincare it…
16Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
17TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
18Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
19Synthetic WaxSynthetic Wax is a man-made wax, often built from petroleum or other hydrocarbons, that…
20PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
21PhytosphingosinePhytosphingosine is a skin-identical building block for ceramides, the lipids that help…
22Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
23Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…

Source: CeraVe product page, www.cerave.co.uk/skincare/moisturisers/advanced-repair-ointment, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	Contains	Dimethicone (#6)
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	Contains	Petrolatum (#1), Paraffinum Liquidum / Mineral Oil (#2), Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax (#3), Paraffin (#4)
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is CeraVe Advanced Repair Ointment fragrance-free?

Yes. CeraVe Advanced Repair Ointment lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does CeraVe Advanced Repair Ointment contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is CeraVe Advanced Repair Ointment good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Ceramides, Hyaluronic acid, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and Petrolatum.