This is a water-based cleanser with glycerin, fatty alcohols and several skin-identical lipids, including ceramides and cholesterol. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate and other cleansing ingredients are included alongside ingredients that help condition the skin.
Glycerin is near the top of the list and helps attract water to the outer layer of skin. It is a common humectant in rinse-off and leave-on products. Full receipt ›
Cetearyl Alcoholemollient and thickener
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This fatty alcohol is near the top of the list and helps give the cleanser a creamy texture while softening skin. It is different from drying alcohols such as ethanol.
Ceramide NP is one of three ceramides listed, along with Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP. Ceramides are used in skincare to support the skin barrier. Full receipt ›
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylatecleansing agent
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This ingredient helps the formula cleanse and is listed around the middle. It can also help disperse other ingredients in a formula.
Sodium Hyaluronate, a form of hyaluronic acid, is listed around the middle of the ingredient list. It helps bind water at the skin’s surface. Full receipt ›
Cholesterolskin-conditioning lipid
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Cholesterol appears after Sodium Hyaluronate and is included alongside ceramides and Phytosphingosine. These types of lipids are used in skincare to support the skin barrier.
02 · Who it may suit
People looking for a cleanser with humectants and conditioning ingredients.
Those who prefer a formula with no fragrance or essential oils listed.
People who like creamy cleansers containing fatty alcohols.
03 · What to watch for
The list includes cleansing agents, which may feel drying or irritating for some people, especially with frequent use.
Cetearyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol are fatty alcohols, not the same as drying alcohols, but any ingredient can disagree with an individual.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative and may be a concern for people who know they are sensitive to it.
Questions people ask
Does CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser contain ceramides?
Yes. Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP are listed, along with cholesterol and phytosphingosine.
Does this cleanser contain hyaluronic acid?
It contains Sodium Hyaluronate, a form of hyaluronic acid, listed around the middle of the ingredient list.
Is there fragrance in the ingredient list?
No fragrance or essential oils are listed. The formula does include phenoxyethanol as a preservative.
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