CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser

CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-betaine, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate + 13 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capryloyl glycine, carbomer, cholesterol, coco-betaine, disodium cocoyl glutamate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, polysorbate 20, ppg-5-ceteth-20, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine

Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~4.2–5.1%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.4–2.9%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleateEffect: High~1.8–2.2%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.6–1.9%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.4–1.7%
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.1–1.4%
Ppg-5-ceteth-20Effect: HighA solvent with some emollient properties~0.95–1.15%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesEffect: HighHelps dissolve other ingredients~0.65–1%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.4–0.6%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.35–0.65%
Capryloyl glycineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.5%
CholesterolEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.25–0.45%
Sodium lauroyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.1–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
14 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 14 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~4.2–5.1%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.4–2.9%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.4%est.
Ppg-5-ceteth-20A solvent with some emollient propertiesMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.8–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~4.2–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Coco-betaine~4.2–5.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~2.4–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polysorbate 20~1.6–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ppg-5-ceteth-20~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

A solvent with some emollient properties

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Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Squalane~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Ceramide np~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ceramide ap~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ceramide eop~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Carbomer~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Triethyl citrate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Sodium chloride~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Cholesterol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Capryloyl glycine~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Phytosphingosine~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemish

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Benzoic acid~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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(code f.i.l. c273796/1)
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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Coco-betaine, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Polysorbate 20, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Squalane, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Carbomer, Triethyl citrate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Citric acid, Capryloyl glycine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan gum, Benzoic acid, Unknown

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