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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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Reviews
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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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Not the best product
Verified Buyer
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In the beginning when I started my skincare journey, I tried this product. I thought it was best for my skin. In reality my skin was terrible it was breaking out more than before and my face was really dry. I went to see a dermatologist and they recommended another Cera Ve product that works.
This gave me acne!!!
Verified Reviewer
Reviewed at
So i bought this product thinking that obviously it is cerave and how can this go wrong but ever since i started using it on my clear skin i mean i may had a small pimple but this exaggerated it so much now i have acne all over my face and it just won't go away it's been two months!!!
WORTH IT!!
Verified Reviewer
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Reviewed at
AMAZING. My old skincare routine used to be CeraVe foaming cleanser, toner, and a.m no matter what. NOW! I use both the CeraVe foaming cleanser and the CeraVe acne control cleanser (occasionally an exfoliating brush), toner, CeraVe acne control gel, CeraVe A.m moisturizer OR CeraVe p.m Moisturizer, then aloe Vera. As u can see most of these are CeraVe and my skin has NEVER been better. CeraVe is my savior. Once I got the gel and other CeraVe products, my skin got so much better. It's SO worth the price. I am a teenager with stubborn acne and if it works for me, it'll work for you. Remember to drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep.
YES YES YES!!!
I've had cystic acne for 14 years and never found something that completely cleared it up. I haven't had a breakout since I started using this, and I get compliments all of the time from people noticing how great my skin looks. It's also VERY affordable and easy to get! Highly recommend to anyone who struggles with cystic acne.
Yes, I like this one
Verified Reviewer
Reviewed at
I use all the Acne control products and I think this one's working the best so sometimes instead of my whole skincare routine, I'll just do this one if I'm feeling lazy. it burns quite a bit and it leaves my skin kind of shiny but other than that I think it is working for my acne and it smells kind of cool