Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis cleanser from CeraVe lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- PhenoxyethanolKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
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Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 2BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 3PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
- 4NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 5Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
27INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, glycerin, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, niacinamide, gluconolactone, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, zea mays oil, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, calcium gluconate, sodium chloride, salicylic acid, sodium benzoate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholecalciferol, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, disodium edta, tetrasodium edta, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Renewing SA Cleanser fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Renewing SA 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 Renewing SA Cleanser paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Renewing SA 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 Renewing SA Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Renewing SA Cleanser contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 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 Renewing SA Cleanser against your own profile.

