SA Smoothing Cleanser

SA Smoothing Cleanser

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2.7
24ingredients
CleanserCeraVe

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This cleanser from CeraVe lists 24 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.

1 known allergen in this formula
  • Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown 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.

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Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationScar healingReduces large poresAcne fightingGood for oily skinRedness reducingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 3
    PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
  • 4
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 5
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

24

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, glycerin, niacinamide, gluconolactone, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, calcium gluconate, salicylic acid, sodium benzoate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, disodium edta, tetrasodium edta, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is SA Smoothing Cleanser fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in SA Smoothing 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 SA Smoothing Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in SA Smoothing 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 SA Smoothing Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. SA Smoothing 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 SA Smoothing Cleanser against your own profile.