SA Smoothing Cream

SA Smoothing Cream

4.0
32ingredients
MoisturizerCeraVe

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganCruelty-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This moisturizer from CeraVe lists 32 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Urea · irritant · lowKnown allergen (irritant): Urea
  • Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
  • 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.

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

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationAnti-agingAcne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingDark spotsRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 3
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 4
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
  • 5
    UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
  • 6
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 7
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

32

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, urea, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate se, cetearyl alcohol, niacinamide, butyrospermum parkii butter, c12-13 alkyl lactate, peg-100 stearate, glycerin, behentrimonium methosulfate, dimethicone, triacetin, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, sodium lactate, salicylic acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hyaluronate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, disodium edta, capryloyl salicylic acid, hydroxyacetophenone, citric acid, lactic acid, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin

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2urea3cetyl alcohol

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Is SA Smoothing Cream fragrance-free?

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

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

It depends on your specific triggers. SA Smoothing Cream contains 2 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Cream against your own profile.