Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser INCI List & Ingredients | CeraVe

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This cleanser from CeraVe lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 3 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula

3 known irritants

Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate · surfactantCan be irritating for sensitive skin or at high concentrations, similar to other strong anionic detergents.
Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairAnti-agingReduces irritationAcne fightingBrighteningScar healingGood for oily skinReduces large poresDark spotsRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
2
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
3
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
4
Benzoyl PeroxideTargets acne-causing bacteria and clears breakouts.
5
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
6
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

27

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: benzoyl peroxide 4% inactive ingredients: water, glycerin, propylene glycol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, xanthan gum, potassium hydroxide, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, niacinamide, glycolic acid, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hydroxide, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, propanediol, citric acid, tetrasodium edta, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, phytosphingosine, ethylhexylglycerin, benzoic acid

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3propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Frequently asked questions

Is Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser contains 1 flagged allergen and 3 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser against your own profile.