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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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- Daily Face Wash suitable for Oily Skin & Acne-prone Skin, including mild to moderate acne.
- Formulated to clear acne, reduce blackheads, and improve the appearance of pores.
- 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.
- As product can increase skin's sun sensitivity, we recommend using CeraVe Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher.
BUILD YOUR DAILY ACNE-PRONE SKIN TYPE ROUTINE WITH CERAVE:
- Cleanse skin morning and night and help prevent new breakouts with CeraVe Acne Control Face Cleanser, 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment.
- Apply CeraVe Salicylic Acid Acne Control Gel all over the face for targeted acne treatment to clear acne and help prevent new breakouts.
- Morning: Moisturize AND Protect with CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 or 50, an oil-free and non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog your pores) moisturizer with both chemical and mineral sun protection.
- Night: Lock in your skin's moisture and help restore your skin's natural barrier while you sleep with CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, an oil-free and non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog your pores) night cream for ALL skin types.
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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Changed formula
I had really high hopes for this as the ingredients are great, but please check your new bottles, as mine had coconut acid listed towards the bottom. Coconut acid can be very comedogenic, which is confusing to be added to an acne wash.
Dont use if skin is sensitive!
I tried this for about 1 month and in the beginning it worked great. But after a few uses I started to breakout in hives whenever I used this product. Do not use this product if you have super sensitive skin or is allergic to many acids!! I do not recommend.
drying for sensitive skin
(for context i have evry sensitive skin) I orded this face wash like a week ago ive been using it everday with no problems, it wasnt clearing anything that soon but it just seemed like a normal facewash. I wasnt even gonna leave a review but last night i went to use it and immediately after putting it on my face started burning around the cheeks/mouth and chin area. i washed it off and woke up to red rashes and skin peeling. the thing i was most confused about is why the flare came out of nowhere istead of the beginning but I looked it up and seen other people have had the same problem. i wouldn't recommend on sensitive skin.
Not great
I've been using it for 2 months and it does nothing to clear my acne. I really don't like the smell of it either.
My miracle face wash
My skin is not prone to acne, but I do get a lot of small breakouts and pimples. This face wash cleared my skin like no other product has ever!!!!! It took a little bit of time to notice the results (maybe a month?) but ever since I've been using it, I have not experienced any breakouts or random spots. I have combo skin and it does dry my skin out a bit but not to the point that its stiff or uncomfortable - I just pair with a light moisturizer. My skin feels clean, but not stripped. Would totally recommend for anyone with mild acne. Love u cera ve