PRODUCT REVIEW
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
behentrimonium methosulfate
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
carbomer
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
cetearyl alcohol
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Size: 0.5974375 pounds
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
behentrimonium methosulfate
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
User reviews (48)
Recommend
48 reviews
10%
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90%
How stripping does it feel?
44 reviews
Squeaky clean feeling
Not stripping
How well does it remove makeup?
37 reviews
Doesn't remove makeup
Removes light makeup
Removes waterproof makeup
How would you describe the foam?
47 reviews
No foam
Light foam
A lot of foam
How would you describe the smell?
47 reviews
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ceramide np
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-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
ceramide ap
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-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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Potential irritants
behentrimonium methosulfate
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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glycerin
4.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
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
cetearyl alcohol
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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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
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging