CeraVe

Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser with Amino Acids for Normal to Dry Skin 236ml

Name: CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser with Amino Acids for Normal to Dry Skin 236ml
Brand: CeraVe

236ml

Quick Summary

Best forNormal and dry skin

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsSodium PCA, Ceramides, Amino Acids

OverallThis CeraVe cleanser features sodium PCA (hydrating), ceramides (barrier-supporting) and amino acids (hydrating). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. CeraVe recommends it for normal and dry skin.

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Ingredient Analysis

59 of 60 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Sodium PCA Ceramides Amino Acids

Full ingredient list (60) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Cleansing agents All skin types
Coco-Betaine Cleansing agents All skin types
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Cleansing agents All skin types
Sodium Chloride Thickener & texture aid All skin types
PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
PPG-5-Ceteth-20 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types

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PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
CI 77891 Mineral UV filter & colourant Generally gentle
Aspartic Acid Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Ceramide Np Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Ceramide Ap Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Ceramide Eop Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Sorbitan Isostearate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Glycol Distearate Pearlising agent Generally gentle
Glyceryl Stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Glyceryl Oleate
Glycine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Trideceth-6 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Behentrimonium Methosulfate Conditioning emulsifier Generally gentle
Threonine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Sodium PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
Sodium Lactate Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
Arginine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Serine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Sodium Benzoate Preservative All skin types
Valine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Proline Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Isoleucine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Cholesterol Skin-identical lipid Generally gentle
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Alanine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Phenylalanine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Coconut Acid Cleansing agents All skin types
Coco-Glucoside Cleansing agents All skin types
Chlorphenesin Preservative All skin types
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Hydroxyethyl Urea Humectant Generally gentle
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Phytosphingosine Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Histidine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Polyquaternium-53 Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
Polyquaternium-39 Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
Polysorbate 60 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative 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.

Common questions

Is CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser fragrance-free?

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

Does CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetearyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula and isn't drying.

Is CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser safe for fungal acne?

It contains 9 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (peg-100 stearate, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, sorbitan isostearate, glycol distearate); and 4 more. 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 Hydrating Cream-to-Foam 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.