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CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser #1
CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser #1

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser

$17.99

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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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How To Use

  • 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, CeraVe recommends using CeraVe Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher.

BUILD YOUR DAILY ACNE-PRONE SKIN TYPE ROUTINE WITH CERAVE:

  1. Cleanse skin morning and night and help prevent new breakouts with CeraVe Acne Control Face Cleanser, 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment.
  2. Apply CeraVe Salicylic Acid Acne Control Gel all over the face for targeted acne treatment to clear acne and help prevent new breakouts.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Ingredients

Active: 2% Salicylic Acid.

Inactive: Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium.

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Review Snapshot

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596 ReviewsWrite a Review
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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", ...

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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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Helps with new breakouts lightweight

Submitted 2 years ago

By haileyg146

From undisclosed

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Cerave - BV

This product is very lightweight on the skin there is not scent to this product what do ever the packaging is not bulky so it no that had to have in a bag we're it is taking up space there is 2% salicylic acid for acne in this product the pricing is great on this product I have had this bottle for 5 months and it still has product and when u travel with this product it doesn't spill because u can turn the pump and it will lock

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be careful 🤷‍♀️

Submitted 2 years ago

By spicywatermelon

From Malibu, CA

its helped with new breakout but keot my skin the exact same

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Amazing for sensitive skin!

Submitted 2 years ago

By zoeee222

From undisclosed

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Cerave - BV

This is definitely a more gentle cleanser, I have very sensitive and acne prone skin and this cleanser doesn't irritate or dry my skin out at all.

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Bad product

Submitted 2 years ago

By Harls

From Harare, Zimbabwe

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Cerave - BV

Terrible product, have been using it for 2 weeks now. My acne was healing but as soon as i started using this product my acne became worse. On top of that the cap was jammed so i have to open the whole bottle and pour out the contents. So much waste, and its really expensive here in africa.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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Never should have doubted

Submitted 2 years ago

By Tomadeupjazz

From Ga

I have been having an issue with my skin lately where along my jaw and cheek im getting breakouts terribly. They hurt, theyre under the skin, they leave horrible dark marks. My skin has been going through it and i dont know why. Anywho i knew when nothing else worked i needed to go back to 2% salicylic acid. Thats been my best friend since i discovered it early in my 20's. It ALWAYS works to clear my face and its done it again. Its only been 4 days since getting this and my skin is looking so much better. No active breakouts right now, it dried all those up and will continue to help stop more from producing. I need to stick with products like these. Should have never doubted

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