Baxter of California
Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturizer
A lightweight, quick-absorbing face lotion with a shine-free finish, chamomile and camellia leaf extracts and vitamin E.
- Chamomile flower extract, camellia leaf extract, vitamin E
Skip it if you avoid parabens: it lists METHYLPARABEN and PROPYLPARABEN.
- No scent flags recorded
- No sensitivity flags recorded
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Label answers before you buy
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Is Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturizer fragrance-free?
No fragrance-free claim has been recorded. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is the cetyl alcohol in this formula drying?
No. CETYL ALCOHOL and STEARYL ALCOHOL are fatty alcohols that soften and thicken a formula. They aren't the drying alcohol (ethanol) people try to avoid.
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- GLYCERIN: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 24 of the 69 products in Daily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams with a recorded ingredient list.
- Its 26-ingredient list is one of the shortest among the 69 products in Daily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams with a recorded list (median 42).
What it is
Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturizer is a lightweight face lotion that absorbs quickly and leaves a shine-free finish. It doesn’t contain SPF.
Key ingredients
- Chamomile flower extract: Included to soothe.
- Camellia leaf extract: Positioned as an antioxidant. The label lists Camellia oleifera leaf extract.
- Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate): An antioxidant.
The product page also mentions aloe vera, but aloe doesn’t appear on the ingredient list we recorded.
How to use
Apply to a clean face and neck, morning and night. Use a separate sunscreen during the day.
Who should be careful
The ingredient list includes methylparaben and propylparaben. Baxter doesn’t call it fragrance free, although no fragrance appears on the recorded list.
What the brand claims
Baxter says it hydrates and helps reduce signs of premature aging without a greasy residue. The page gives no clinical figures.
Sources
- https://baxterofcalifornia.com/products/oil-free-moisturizer (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
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Common questions
Does it have SPF?
No. Use a separate sunscreen in the morning.
What is the finish like?
Baxter describes it as quick-absorbing with a shine-free finish.
Does it contain parabens?
Yes. The label lists methylparaben and propylparaben.