Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide for Blemish-Prone Skin 40ml
Ingredient Analysis
- Aqua/Water Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
- Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
- Glycolic Acid Exfoliant & resurfacing Sensitive skin caution
- Lactic Acid Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
- Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
- Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
- Ceramide Np Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
- Ceramide Ap Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
- Ceramide Eop Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
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- Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate Conditioning emulsifier Generally gentle
- Triethyl Citrate Solvent & texture aid Generally gentle
- Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
- Cholesterol Skin-identical lipid Generally gentle
- Chlorphenesin Preservative All skin types
- Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
- Hydroxypropyl Guar
- Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
- Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
- Phytosphingosine Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
- Benzoic Acid Preservative All skin types
Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.
Common questions
Is CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser fragrance-free?
Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.
Does CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser contain alcohol?
No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetearyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula and isn't drying.
Is CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser safe for fungal acne?
It contains one ingredient that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (sodium lauroyl lactylate). How much it matters depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.
Is CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser suitable for sensitive skin?
It contains glycolic acid, an exfoliating acid, which can bother sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.
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