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CeraVe acne control cleanser

CeraVe cerave acne control cleanser lists 27 ingredients on its label, 27 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

  1. Salicylic Acid
  2. Water
  3. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
  4. Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
  5. Glycerin
  6. Niacinamide
  7. Gluconolactone
  8. Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
  9. PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
  10. Ceramide NP
  11. Ceramide AP
  12. Ceramide EOP
  13. Carbomer
  14. Calcium Gluconate
  15. Triethyl Citrate
  16. Sodium Benzoate
  17. Sodium Hydroxide
  18. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
  19. Cholesterol
  20. Tetrasodium EDTA
  21. Caprylyl Glycol
  22. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
  23. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
  24. Xanthan Gum
  25. Hectorite
  26. Phytosphingosine
  27. Benzoic Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derived

Formulation view Water-based gel with salicylic acid, amino acid surfactants, niacinamide, gluconolactone, and ceramides. Focuses on gentle cleansing and exfoliation for oily acne-prone skin. Factory note: high salicylic acid requires pH stability to balance exfoliation and irritation; surfactant blending must optimize foam and rinse.

Key ingredients

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
Salicylic Acid
ANTIPLAQUE
Water
ANTISTATIC
Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
DENATURANT
Glycerin
SMOOTHING
Niacinamide
CHELATING
Gluconolactone
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Other ingredients

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearateCeramide NPCeramide APCeramide EOPCarbomerCalcium GluconateTriethyl CitrateSodium BenzoateSodium HydroxideSodium Lauroyl LactylateCholesterolTetrasodium EDTACaprylyl GlycolHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateXanthan GumHectoritePhytosphingosineBenzoic Acid

Skim through

IngredientWhat it doesIrr. · Com.Rating
Salicylic AcidANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/32 · 0Yellow
WaterANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT0 · 0Green
Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING0 · –Green
Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING0 · 0Green
GlycerinDENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT0 · 0Green
NiacinamideSMOOTHING0 · 0Green
GluconolactoneCHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING2 · 1Green
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateSURFACTANT - CLEANSING0 · 0Green
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearateSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING0 · 0Green
Ceramide NPHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS0 · 0Green
Ceramide APHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING0 · 0Green
Ceramide EOPHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING0 · 0Green
CarbomerEMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING0 · 0Green
Calcium GluconateCHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS0 · 0Green
Triethyl CitrateFRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, DEODORANT0 · 0Green
Sodium BenzoateANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/10 · –Yellow
Sodium HydroxideBUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a3 · –Green
Sodium Lauroyl LactylateSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING0 · 0Green
CholesterolSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING0 · 0Green
Tetrasodium EDTACHELATING0 · 0Green
Caprylyl GlycolDEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING0 · 0Green
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING0 · 0Green
Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateCHELATING0 · 0Green
Xanthan GumBINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING0 · 0Green
HectoriteABSORBENT, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING0 · 0Green
PhytosphingosineHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING0 · 0Green
Benzoic AcidFRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/11 · –Green

Ingredients explained

Salicylic Acid
Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
Water
Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable
Glycerin
Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
Niacinamide
Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
Gluconolactone
Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Mild non-ionic emulsifier; often co-emulsifier for stabilizing O/W or W/O systems, low irritation.
Ceramide NP
Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.
Ceramide AP
Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids
Ceramide EOP
Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.
Carbomer
Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
Calcium Gluconate
Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source
Triethyl Citrate
Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
Sodium Hydroxide
Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility
Cholesterol
Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.
Tetrasodium EDTA
Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
Caprylyl Glycol
Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions
Xanthan Gum
Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
Hectorite
Clay absorbent and viscosity controller; used in silicone-free hair products.
Phytosphingosine
Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.
Benzoic Acid
Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page

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