CeraVe Foaming Cleanser 473ml
Cleanser

CeraVe Foaming Cleanser 473ml

CeraVe
25Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
48% Natural52% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.6 — Ineffective
5.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.6
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Foam CleanserDetected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

48% natural52% synthetic
12 natural 13 synthetic

Based on 25 ingredients analyzed. 48% natural and 52% synthetic.

Surfactants1 surfactant
Preservatives2 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, NIACINAMIDE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE EOP, CHOLESTEROL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE
viscosity controlling4:COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, PROPANEDIOL, CHOLESTEROL
type of chemical entity4:SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Silky oil that emulsifies into a milky texture on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.