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7.2

CeraVe

SA Smoothing Cleanser

Name: CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser
Brand: CeraVe

cleanser

Overall score7.2

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✶ Hero ingredients

#3Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#6Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

PEG-based emulsifier

#7Ceramide Np

Barrier-strengthening lipid

Score breakdown

Overall

7.2

Hydration Efficacy4.3

Irritation Risk9.5

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength5.5

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser stand out

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser is a solid cleanser with an overall score of 7.2/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Ceramide Np
Works on your skin — #7 in the INCI list
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Ceramide Ap
Works on your skin — #8 in the INCI list
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Ceramide Eop
Works on your skin — #9 in the INCI list
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Hyaluronic Acid
Draws in moisture — #17 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

20 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua/Water #2Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate. Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine #3Glycerin #4Niacinamide. Gluconolactone #5Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate #6Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate #7Ceramide Np #8Ceramide Ap #9Ceramide Eop #10Carbomer #11Calcium Gluconate #12Salicylic Acid. Sodium Benzoate #13Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate #14Cholesterol. Phenoxyethanol #15Disodium Edta #16Tetrasodium Edta #17Hyaluronic Acid #18Phytosphingosine #19Xanthan Gum #20Ethylhexylglycerin

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient9
Draws in moisture3
Holds the formula together3
Works on your skin3
Formula balancers1
Keeps the product fresh1

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