Blemish Control Cleanser

cleanser · 236 ml · Skincare

CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 41-ingredient list, with ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Dimethicone).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Contains silicones
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Blemish Control Cleanser

Ceramides
Skin-identical lipids that help hold the skin barrier together.
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.
Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Dimethicone
A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.
Aloe vera
A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

41 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Aqua / Water / EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
3Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
4Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
6PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
7Isononyl Isononanoate
8Jojoba Esters
9Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
10Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
11DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
12Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
13Asparagopsis Armata Extract
14Ceramide NPCeramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
15Ceramide APCeramide AP is a skin-identical lipid, a type of ceramide, whose main job is to help…
16Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
17Ceramide EOPCeramide EOP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat that is naturally part of the outer layer…
18SorbitolSorbitol is a sugar-like alcohol that works mainly as a humectant, drawing water into a…
19CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
20Zinc CitrateZinc Citrate is the zinc salt of citric acid, the same acid found in citrus fruit. It…
21Behentrimonium MethosulfateBehentrimonium methosulfate is a conditioning ingredient with a long fatty chain that…
22TriethanolamineTriethanolamine is a clear, thick, slightly alkaline liquid used mainly to adjust a…
23Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractA plant-derived extract made from the leaf of the aloe vera plant. It mainly softens,…
24Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA mild emulsifier and surfactant made from lauric acid and lactic acid. It helps oil…
25Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
26Equisetum Arvense Extract
27Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
28CholesterolCholesterol is a waxy, fat-like molecule that skin makes naturally, and in skincare it…
29PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
30Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilA plant oil pressed from sweet almond kernels. It softens and conditions skin and hair…
31TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
32Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
33Laureth-4Laureth-4 is a gentle nonionic surfactant made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide.…
34Hydrogenated Vegetable OilA vegetable oil that has been treated with hydrogen so it turns firmer and more stable.…
35Tetrasodium EdtaTetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
36MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
37PhytosphingosinePhytosphingosine is a skin-identical building block for ceramides, the lipids that help…
38Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
39Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
40EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
41Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract

Source: CeraVe product page, www.cerave.co.uk/skincare/moisturisers/blemish-control-cleanser, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	Contains	Dimethicone (#11)
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser fragrance-free?

Yes. CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Ceramides, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid and Glycerin.