CeraVe

Blemish Control Face Cleanser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide for Blemish-Prone Skin

Name: CeraVe Blemish Control Face Cleanser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide for Blemish-Prone Skin
Brand: CeraVe

Available in 236ml, 473ml

Quick Summary

Best forBlemish-prone skin

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone (PHA)

OverallThis CeraVe cleanser features niacinamide (barrier-supporting), salicylic acid (exfoliating, pore-clearing) and gluconolactone (exfoliating). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. CeraVe recommends it for blemish-prone skin.

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Ingredient Analysis

30 of 31 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Niacinamide Salicylic Acid Gluconolactone (PHA)

Full ingredient list (31) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine Cleansing agents All skin types
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Cleansing agents All skin types
Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Cleansing agents All skin types
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Gluconolactone Gentle exfoliation Generally gentle
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Cleansing agents All skin types

Show the other 21 ingredients

Ceramide Np Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Ceramide Ap Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Ceramide Eop Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Calcium Gluconate Texture, stability & minerals Generally gentle
Triethyl Citrate Solvent & texture aid Generally gentle
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Sodium Benzoate Preservative All skin types
Sodium Chloride Thickener & texture aid All skin types
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Cholesterol Skin-identical lipid Generally gentle
Coconut Acid Cleansing agents All skin types
Tetrasodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Hectorite
Phytosphingosine Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Acrylates Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Benzoic Acid Preservative All skin types

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

The retailer lists slightly different ingredients for some versions of this product. Shown here: 473ml.

Common questions

Is CeraVe Blemish Control Face Cleanser fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.

Does CeraVe Blemish Control Face Cleanser contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.

Is CeraVe Blemish Control Face Cleanser safe for fungal acne?

It contains 2 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, sodium lauroyl lactylate). How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.

Is CeraVe Blemish Control Face Cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?

Its ingredient list avoids the most common irritants: no fragrance, essential oils or drying alcohol are listed, and its salicylic acid is rinsed off, so it has less time to irritate. Reactions are individual, so patch-test anything new.