CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser lists 27 ingredients on its label, 27 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- 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
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derived
Formulation view A water-based shower gel using cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine and amphoteric surfactants for mild cleansing. Includes ceramides, cholesterol, and vitamin D to support the barrier, combined with salicylic acid and gluconolactone for exfoliation. Formulated with carbomer thickener and phenoxyethanol preservative. Ideal for oily or exfoliating needs; formulators should monitor acidity impact on skin sensitivity.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- AQUA/WATER/EAU
- ANTISTATIC
- COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINESODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
- DENATURANT
- GLYCERIN
- SMOOTHING
- NIACINAMIDE
- CHELATING
- GLUCONOLACTONE
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE
Other ingredients
ZEA MAYS OIL/CORN OILCERAMIDE NPCERAMIDE APCERAMIDE EOPCARBOMERCALCIUM GLUCONATESODIUM CHLORIDESALICYLIC ACIDSODIUM BENZOATESODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATECHOLECALCIFEROLCHOLESTEROLPHENOXYETHANOLDISODIUM EDTATETRASODIUM EDTAHYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACIDPHYTOSPHINGOSINEXANTHAN GUMETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQUA/WATER/EAU | 溶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| GLYCERIN | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| NIACINAMIDE | SMOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| GLUCONOLACTONE | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · – | Green |
| PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| ZEA MAYS OIL/CORN OIL | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| CERAMIDE NP | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| CERAMIDE AP | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| CERAMIDE EOP | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| CARBOMER | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| CALCIUM GLUCONATE | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| SALICYLIC ACID | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| CHOLECALCIFEROL | ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 II/335 | 0 · – | Green |
| CHOLESTEROL | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| DISODIUM EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | CHELATING | 3 · – | Green |
| HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| PHYTOSPHINGOSINE | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| XANTHAN GUM | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 3 · – | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- AQUA/WATER/EAU
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.E · AI inference · to be verified
- COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE
- Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradableB · Third-party verified
- GLYCERIN
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skinB · Third-party verified
- NIACINAMIDE
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivityC · Official source
- GLUCONOLACTONE
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.B · Third-party verified
- PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier; often co-emulsifier for stabilizing O/W or W/O systems, low irritation.B · Third-party verified
- SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.B · Third-party verified
- ZEA MAYS OIL/CORN OIL
- Not decoded yet
- CERAMIDE NP
- Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.B · Third-party verified
- CERAMIDE AP
- Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acidsB · Third-party verified
- CERAMIDE EOP
- Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.B · Third-party verified
- CARBOMER
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibilityC · Official source
- CALCIUM GLUCONATE
- Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium sourceB · Third-party verified
- SODIUM CHLORIDE
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soapsE · AI inference · to be verified
- SALICYLIC ACID
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.B · Third-party verified
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbatesC · Official source
- SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE
- Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibilityB · Third-party verified
- CHOLECALCIFEROL
- Vitamin D3 for oral care or skin conditioning. Regulatory limits apply; low dermal absorption, control concentration to avoid local high-dose issues.E · AI inference · to be verified
- CHOLESTEROL
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.B · Third-party verified
- PHENOXYETHANOL
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- DISODIUM EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacyC · Official source
- TETRASODIUM EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.B · Third-party verified
- HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID
- Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.B · Third-party verified
- PHYTOSPHINGOSINE
- Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- XANTHAN GUM
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydrationC · Official source
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feelC · Official source
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-22. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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