CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol + 9 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Hydrating Cleanser Australia”
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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 (behentrimonium methosulfate, carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cholesterol, glyceryl stearate, peg-40 stearate, polysorbate 20, sodium lauroyl lactylate, stearyl alcohol, 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.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.2–4.8%
Stearyl alcoholEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~2–3%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.7–2.5%
Peg-40 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.4–2.1%
Behentrimonium methosulfateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.2–1.8%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1–1.5%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.6–1.4%
Sodium lauroyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.2–0.8%
CholesterolEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.15–0.55%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.1–0.35%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.05–0.25%

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Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Behentrimonium methosulfateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3.2–4.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
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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Cetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.8%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Stearyl alcohol~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Cetyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Peg-40 stearate~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Behentrimonium methosulfate~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Polysorbate 20~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Potassium phosphate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate the pH of the formulation

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Disodium edta~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Dipotassium phosphate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the pH of the product

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Ceramide np~0.2–0.75%
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~0.15–0.55%
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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Phytosphingosine~0.15–0.6%
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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Cholesterol~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
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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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Carbomer~0.05–0.25%
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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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Ceramide eop~0.05–0.25%
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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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-40 stearate, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Glyceryl stearate, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium phosphate, Disodium edta, Dipotassium phosphate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Ceramide eop, Unknown

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