CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
- Cleansing
- Anti-blemish
- niacinamide
- ceramide 3
- ceramide 6 ii
- ceramide 1
- +4 more

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Can the product deliver on its promises?
Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for cleansing
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cholesterol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
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Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for anti-blemish
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Cleansing | |
Anti-blemish |
Potential irritants

Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine | ||
sodium lauroyl sarcosinate | ||
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate |
Ingredients by volume
Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
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Plain old water
| 40% - 60% |
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
| 7.3% - 11% |
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
| 3.7% - 5.5% |
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Skincare resources
Scientific Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Taurate Amides and Taurate Salts as Used in Cosmetics
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis