A
CeraVe

Foaming Facial Cleanser

85/100
cleanser236ml~12EURUS
Fragrance-freeDermatologist-tested

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Gentle foaming cleanser that removes excess oil without stripping the barrier. Uses mild surfactants (hydroxysultaine, sarcosinate) instead of harsh SLS. Contains ceramides and niacinamide to protect the skin while cleansing.

Score breakdown

B

Efficacy

A

Safety

A

Comedogenicity

A

Transparency

A

Skin-type fit

Strengths

  • Gentle surfactants (no SLS)
  • Ceramides protect barrier while cleansing
  • Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid
  • Non-comedogenic, fragrance-free

Weaknesses

  • May be too gentle for heavy makeup removal
  • Contains PEGs (minor concern)

Full ingredient list

Formula analysed from the declared INCI · Verify the manufacturer's current labeling

1B
2?
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
3A
4?
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
5A
6?
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
7A
8?
Ceramide AP
9?
Ceramide EOP
10?
Cholesterol
11A
12?
Phytosphingosine
13?
Sodium Chloride
14?
Sodium Hydroxide
15B

Best for

oily skincombination skinnormal skinacneoiliness

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