CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 9 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Hydrating Cleanser Bar”
Source: Cocoon Center

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, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cholesterol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, stearic acid, 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.

Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~26–38%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~7.4–11.1%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~2.5–3.8%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1–1.5%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.95–1.4%
Ceteareth-20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties~0.85–1.3%
Behentrimonium methosulfateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–1.2%
CholesterolEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.5–1.15%
Sodium lauroyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.5–1.15%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.15–0.55%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 9 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ethylene brassylateA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~26–38%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.5–3.8%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient propertiesMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Behentrimonium methosulfateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.35–0.85%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~0.4–0.9%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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 texture2/5~1–1.5%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties2/5~0.85–1.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~26–38%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Stearic acid~7.4–11.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Water~5.1–7.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium isethionate~4–6%
Formula
Titanium dioxide~3.5–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~2.5–3.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Potassium phosphate~1.8–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate the pH of the formulation

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Ceramide np~1.6–2.4%
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~1.4–2.2%
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~1.2–1.8%
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~0.95–1.4%
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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Glycerin~0.9–1.35%
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~1–1.5%
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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Ceteareth-20~0.85–1.3%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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Dimethicone~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Behentrimonium methosulfate~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium chloride~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1%
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~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Disodium edta~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Dipotassium phosphate~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the pH of the product

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.75%
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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.9%
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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Petrolatum~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Phytosphingosine~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatory

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~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylene brassylate~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cetyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
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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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Water, Sodium isethionate, Titanium dioxide, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Potassium phosphate, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Carbomer, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Sodium chloride, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Dipotassium phosphate, Tocopherol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Petrolatum, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan gum, Ethylene brassylate, Cetyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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