
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser: Dermatocare review
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser is built on a surfactant system of 0 ultra-mild + 3 mild + 0 strong + 0 soap bases with Salicylic Acid, Ceramides. Aligned to oily and combination/normal skin with any skin concern, especially active breakouts and clogged pores. Does not contain any ingredient under review against our database criteria.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal
Skin concern Red pimples, Blackheads/Pores
Key Ingredients Glycerin, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Ceramides, BHA, Hyaluronic acid
Specs Affordable, Fragrance Free, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Mild Surfactants: Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Hydrating ingredients: Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Barrier repair ingredients: Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Cautious Use - Contains ingredients which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database for concentration limits. Can be used for short term/intermittent use, as spot treatment, or in rinse off formula. When in doubt consult your physician.
Teens Compatible: Free from ingredients currently flagged under our Teens database criteria. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide for full screening details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare's database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Zea Mays Oil/Corn Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholecalciferol, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Source: https://www.ceraveindia.com/ceramides-skin-care/cleansers/sa-smoothing-cleanser
Date: 16 September 2026
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