CeraVe Micellar Cleansing Water: Dermatocare review
CeraVe micellar cleansing water has poloxamer 184 as micellar agent and 1 ultra-mild surfactant system. Aligned to combination/normal skin with any skin concern, especially sensitive skin. Fragrance-free.
Overview
Skin type Combination/Normal
Skin concern Rosacea/Sensitive skin, No skin issues(18-25 years), Fine lines/Wrinkles, Melasma/PIH/Tanning, Uneven dull skin
Key Ingredients Ceramides, Niacinamide
Specs Mid-Range, Fragrance Free, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Poloxamer 184 is the micelle-forming cleansing agent — a gentle nonionic surfactant from the same family already confirmed Ultra Mild for this project (Poloxamer 188), paired here with the brand's standard 3-ceramide complex.
- Mild Surfactant: Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Hydrating ingredient: Glycerin
- Barrier repair ingredients: Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Niacinamide, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine
Keep in mind
- Nothing significant.
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 Compatible: Does not contain ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. While this aligns with our sensitive skin benchmarks, individual skin reactivity varies. Performing a 24-hour patch test prior to use is still recommended.
Pregnancy: Compatible - Free from ingredients flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database.
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/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, BHT, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 184, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium EDTA, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Ethylhexylglycerin
Source: https://www.cerave.com/skincare/cleansers/hydrating-micellar-water
Date: 15 September 2026
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