CeraVe

Hydrating Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid for Normal to Dry Skin

Name: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid for Normal to Dry Skin
Brand: CeraVe

Available in 236ml, 473ml

Quick Summary

Best forNormal and dry skin

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsCeramides, Hyaluronic Acid, Cholesterol

OverallThis CeraVe cleanser features ceramides (barrier-supporting), hyaluronic acid (hydrating) and cholesterol (barrier-supporting). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. CeraVe recommends it for normal and dry skin.

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Ingredient Analysis

22 of 24 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Ceramides Hyaluronic Acid Cholesterol

Full ingredient list (24) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua/water Solvent & base Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Cetearyl alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Stearyl alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Cetyle alcohol
PEG-40 stearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Behentrimonium methosulfate Conditioning emulsifier Generally gentle
Glyceryl stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Polysorbate 20 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types

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Ethlyhexylglycerin
Potassium phosphate pH adjuster All skin types
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Dipotassium phosphate pH adjuster All skin types
Sodium lauroyl lactylate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Ceramide np Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Ceramide ap Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Phytosphingosine Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Cholesterol Skin-identical lipid Generally gentle
Sodium hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Ceramide eop Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle

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 Hydrating 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 Hydrating Cleanser contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetearyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol: fatty alcohols that soften and thicken the formula and aren't drying.

Is CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser safe for fungal acne?

It contains 4 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (peg-40 stearate, glyceryl stearate, sodium lauroyl lactylate); polysorbates (polysorbate 20). 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 Hydrating Cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?

Its ingredient list avoids the most common irritants: no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or strong exfoliating acids are listed. Reactions are individual, so patch-test anything new.