
Clay To Foam Cleanser 118ml
Ingredient Analysis
- Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
- Kaolin Shimmer & colourant Generally gentle
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Cleansing agents All skin types
- Glyceryl Stearate SE Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
- Cetyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
- Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
- Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
- Glycolipids
- Carrageenan
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- Beta-Glucan Soothing & hydrating Generally gentle
- Ceramide Np Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
- Ceramide Ap Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
- Ceramide Eop Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
- Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Triethyl Citrate Solvent & texture aid Generally gentle
- Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
- Sodium Benzoate Preservative All skin types
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
- Cholesterol Skin-identical lipid Generally gentle
- Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
- Lactic Acid Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
- Chitosan
- Phytosphingosine Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
- Xanthan Gum Natural thickener 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 Clay To Foam Cleanser fragrance-free?
Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients. CeraVe also describes it as fragrance-free.
Does CeraVe Clay To Foam Cleanser contain alcohol?
No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula and isn't drying.
Is CeraVe Clay To Foam Cleanser safe for fungal acne?
It contains 2 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (glyceryl stearate se, sodium lauroyl lactylate). How much they matter 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 Clay To Foam Cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?
Its ingredient list avoids the most common irritants: no fragrance, essential oils or drying alcohol are listed, and its salicylic acid is rinsed off, so it has less time to irritate. Reactions are individual, so patch-test anything new.
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