Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
CeraVe Diabetics' Dry Skin Relief Cleansing Wash is a gentle formula that cleanses and helps soothe dry skin in just one wash, while providing long-lasting moisturization.
Source: Walgreens
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cholesterol, coco-betaine, coconut acid, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated coconut acid, peg-100 stearate, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, ppg-5-ceteth-20, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, trideceth-6, 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, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps dissolve other ingredients
A solvent with some emollient properties
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Exfoliation
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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
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
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
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps dissolve other ingredients
A solvent with some emollient properties
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps water and oil mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Potential irritants
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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
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
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
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Coco-betaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium chloride, Acer saccharum extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Ceramide np, Chlorphenesin, Cholesterol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Coconut acid, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrogenated coconut acid, Hydroxyethyl urea, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Phytosphingosine, Polyquaternium-53, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Saccharum officinarum extract, Salicylic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium isethionate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Trideceth-6, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Xanthan gum
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