CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser
by CeraVe · skin_care
Editor's Take
A smart drugstore staple that leans on gentle Gluconolactone and real ceramides instead of stripping the barrier, proving an acne wash does not have to destroy your skin to work.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.8 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 8.3 / 10
- Sustainability: 7.1 / 10
The Verdict
The formula skips traditional harsh sulfates in favor of a mild amino acid surfactant blend that cleanses without collateral damage. It earns a Good efficacy score by combining Gluconolactone for surface exfoliation with Niacinamide to keep oil in check. While you will find standard drugstore synthetics like PEG-150 and Tetrasodium EDTA in the mix, it still secures an Excellent clean score for avoiding the worst traditional offenders. A highly credible daily pick for breakout-prone skin that prioritizes long-term barrier health over a squeaky-clean finish.
Full INCI list
WATER, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, GLUCONOLACTONE, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, CHOLESTEROL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, XANTHAN GUM, HECTORITE, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, BENZOIC ACID