Acne Foaming Cream Wash INCI List & Ingredients | CeraVe

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This cleanser from CeraVe lists 28 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

28

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: benzoyl peroxide 10% inactive ingredients: water, glycerin, propylene glycol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, potassium hydroxide, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, niacinamide, glycolic acid, trideceth-6, triethyl citrate, sodium citrate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, propanediol, tetrasodium edta, caprylyl glycol, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, benzoic acid, peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate

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3propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Acne Foaming Cream Wash fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Acne Foaming Cream Wash'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 Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Acne Foaming Cream Wash'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 Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Acne Foaming Cream Wash 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 Wash against your own profile.