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Summary
From the #1 Dermatologist-recommended Cleanser Brand for Acne, CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser is an acne treatment formulated with 2% salicylic acid to clear acne, reduce blackheads and improve the appearance of pores, while purifying clay helps absorb excess oil.
Benefits
- DEVELOPED WITH DERMATOLOGISTS
- CeraVe is the #1 Dermatologist-recommended Cleanser Brand for Acne*
- CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser is a daily acne wash with 2% salicylic acid that gently exfoliates, helps reduce clogged pores and blackheads, and helps prevent new breakouts from forming.
- FSA / HSA Eligible
- Fragrance-free, Paraben-free, Allergy tested and Non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog your pores).
- Formulated with 2% salicylic acid and purifying clay to remove dirt & excess oil, clean pores, gently exfoliate, and deeply reduce oiliness.
- Featuring Oil-Absorbing Technology to minimize visible shine.
- Dispenses as a clear gel and transforms into a light, foaming face wash as you lather
- This gentle exfolidating face wash smooths, hydrates and cleanses skin without leaving a stripped, tight feeling.
- *Source: IQVIA, ProSource Survey, 12 months ending January 2023.
Key Ingredients
- Hectorite clay: Helps absorb oil and helps skin look less shiny
- Niacinamide: Helps calm the skin
- Salicylic acid: Treats acne and penetrates pores to help prevent new breakouts.
- Salicylic acid (SA) is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA), an effective exfoliator that helps remove dead skin cells and sebum, reduces blackheads and the appearance of pores, and treats and prevents new acne breakouts. This chemical exfoliant feels less harsh than physical ones like face scrubs.
- 3 Essential Ceramides: Help restore baby's skin natural barrier, helping to keep moisture in and harmful elements out.
- Ceramides are found naturally in the skin and make up 50% of the lipids in the skin barrier.
- Lipids like ceramides fill in the gaps between skin cells so skin can seal in moisture and keep impurities out.
- All CeraVe products are formulated with three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II) to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier.
Formulated Without
- Parabens
- Fragrance
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Use every morning and evening. Shake bottle well before use. Wet face, then work a dime-size amount into a lather. Gently massage, avoiding the eye area. Rinse well.
Precautions: This product can increase skins sun sensitivity. Wear Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher when using this product.
Active: 2% Salicylic Acid.
Inactive: Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium.
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Good product, confusing use instructions
I like the product and it combines a lot of different active ingredients (AHA,BHA, Lactic Acid) into one so it's a value. I was confused on how to use the product because it's designed like a spot treatment, but also says its "full face" and to "apply to the entire area". Its to be used "at night", ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
I won't recommend this cleanser to anyone
After 5 weeks of using this cleanser, it made my face worse. I started breaking out and having big acne, white head and blackheads which later turned into dark spots. I've never used any facial cleanser, I was recommended this cleanser to start using to clear blackheads but it made my face worse and...
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Fits well into routine
This is basically a thicker salicylic acid serum that can be used on the entire face for acne prevention. It layers well underneath moisturizer at night, and I occasionally used it in the morning in trouble areas. I didnt experience any dryness or irritation either. Unfortunately it did not solve my overall breakout issues like I had hoped, but I just think this product is meant for general prevention in acne prone skin rather than ending breakouts that have already happened.
My teenagers love it.
Verified Reviewer
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I love that the bottle is square, it makes this so easy to store many different places, which I usually keep it in the shower on the shelf. I love that this bottle has a small pump on the top, it distributes a small amount perfect for washing the face. I purchased this for my teenage daughter but both of daughters use it and I have noticed such an improvement in the acne on both of their skin! This cleanser also has salasylic acid, I've noticed an overall improvement with healthier glowing skin on my 13 year old.
Great product, like all CeraVe products
Verified Reviewer
Reviewed at
i dont think i've seen a significant difference in preventing breakouts but i do notice some of the texture on my cheeks is gone and my blackheads are smaller.
Confidence and Clear Skin
Verified Reviewer
Reviewed at
This cleanser has changed my skin! I always struggled with having consistently clear skin, once I started using this cleanser I never have breakouts anymore. I only use it at night and I have to follow it with the Cerave daily moisturizer for the full effect. I've noticed using it twice a day dries out my skin too much, and without moisturizer following it, it messes up my skin barrier. I highly reccomend.
Leaves my face feeling soft!
Verified Reviewer
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This has been a good cleanser for me! It's gel like coming out, but smooths into a creamy foam on your face. It smells good. The scent isn't overpowering though. Its inexpensive, so it's easily affordable. The only reason I give it 4 stars is because I've been using it for a couple months now and it hasn't helped with my black heads at all even though I don't have too many. This does get my face really clean though, and it's so soft after!