CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser
by CeraVe · skin_care
Editor's Take
Salicylic Acid and three ceramides at active levels in a sulfate-free base , a treatment cleanser that actually protects the barrier it's exfoliating.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.2 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.8 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 7.3 / 10
- Sustainability: 9.1 / 10
The Verdict
This is a high-performing treatment cleanser that earns its Strong efficacy rating (8.2) by pairing BHA and PHA exfoliation with skin-identical ceramides at meaningful concentrations. The Modern surfactant system (sarcosinates and taurates) cleans without stripping, and the multi-lamellar lipid delivery keeps the barrier intact during acid treatment. The formula sits in the Very Good sustainability band (9.1) despite trace synthetic chelators and ethoxylated thickeners. Worth it for acne-prone or textured skin that needs exfoliation without the usual post-wash tightness.
Full INCI list
Aqua/Water/Eau, 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