CeraVe

Foaming Cleanser with Niacinamide for Normal to Oily Skin

Name: CeraVe Foaming Cleanser with Niacinamide for Normal to Oily Skin
Brand: CeraVe

Available in 236ml, 473ml

Quick Summary

Best forNormal and oily skin

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid

OverallThis CeraVe cleanser features niacinamide (barrier-supporting), ceramides (barrier-supporting) and hyaluronic acid (hydrating). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. CeraVe recommends it for normal and oily skin.

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Ingredient Analysis

25 of 25 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Niacinamide Ceramides Hyaluronic Acid

Full ingredient list (25) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine Cleansing agents All skin types
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate Cleansing agents All skin types
Propanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
PEG-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Ceramide np Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Ceramide ap Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Ceramide eop Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle

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Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Cleansing agents 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
Sodium hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Cholesterol Skin-identical lipid Generally gentle
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Citric acid pH adjuster All skin types
Tetrasodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Phytosphingosine Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Xanthan gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Ethylhexylglycerin 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.

Common questions

Is CeraVe Foaming Cleanser fragrance-free?

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

Does CeraVe Foaming Cleanser contain alcohol?

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

Is CeraVe Foaming 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 Foaming Cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?

Its ingredient list avoids the most common irritants: no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or strong exfoliating acids are listed. Reactions are individual, so patch-test anything new.