CeraVe

SA Smoothing Cream Pot with Salicylic Acid for Dry, Rough & Bumpy Skin

Name: CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream Pot with Salicylic Acid for Dry, Rough & Bumpy Skin
Brand: CeraVe

Available in 177ml (tube), 340g

Quick Summary

Best forDry skin

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Urea, Shea Butter

OverallSA Smoothing Cream Pot with Salicylic Acid for Dry, Rough & Bumpy Skin is a moisturiser from CeraVe built around niacinamide (barrier-supporting), urea (hydrating) and shea butter (nourishing). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients, but it contains drying alcohol high in the list. CeraVe recommends it for dry skin.

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Ingredient Analysis

31 of 33 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listedContains drying alcohol

Key ingredients

Niacinamide Urea Shea Butter

Full ingredient list (33) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Urea Humectant & skin softener Generally gentle
Cetyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Glyceryl Stearate SE Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Cetearyl
Alcohol Solvent & texture aid Potential irritant
Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Rich emollient Generally gentle
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types

Show the other 23 ingredients · 4 with a caution note

Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Behentrimonium Methosulfate Conditioning emulsifier Generally gentle
Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Triacetin Solvent & humectant Generally gentle
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
Sodium Lactate Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster 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
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Hydroxyacetophenone Preservative All skin types
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Lactic Acid Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
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 SA Smoothing Cream Pot fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients. CeraVe also describes it as fragrance-free.

Does CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream Pot contain alcohol?

Yes. Alcohol, a drying alcohol, is the 6th of 33 ingredients, high enough to be a main ingredient. It makes products feel light and dry quickly, but can dry out or irritate sensitive skin. It also contains cetyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula and isn't drying.

Is CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream Pot safe for fungal acne?

It contains 4 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (glyceryl stearate se, peg-100 stearate, sodium lauroyl lactylate); plant oils & butters (butyrospermum parkii butter). 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.