Hydrating Facial Cleanser

cleanser · 473 ml · Skincare

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones and MI / MCI, going by its full 22-ingredient list, with ceramides, hyaluronic acid and glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains parabens (Methylparaben, Propylparaben).

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

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Key ingredients in Hydrating Facial Cleanser

Ceramides
Skin-identical lipids that help hold the skin barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Purified Water
2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl AlcoholBehentrimonium methosulfate is a conditioning ingredient with a long fatty chain that…
4Ceramide 3Ceramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
5Ceramide 6-11
6Ceramide 1
7Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
8CholesterolCholesterol is a waxy, fat-like molecule that skin makes naturally, and in skincare it…
9Polyoxyl 40 Stearate
10Glyceryl MonostearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
11Stearyl AlcoholStearyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol, often made from plant oils, that thickens…
12Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
13Potassium PhosphatePotassium Phosphate is a mineral salt, made from potassium and phosphoric acid, that…
14Dipotassium Phosphate
15Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA mild emulsifier and surfactant made from lauric acid and lactic acid. It helps oil…
16Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
17Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
18PhytosphingosinePhytosphingosine is a skin-identical building block for ceramides, the lipids that help…
19MethylparabenMethylparaben is a preservative that helps keep water-based products free from mold and…Parabens
20PropylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative used to help keep water-based products free from mold,…Parabens
21CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
22Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3606000537675, 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	None listed	—
Parabens	Contains	Methylparaben (#19), Propylparaben (#20)
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 Hydrating Facial Cleanser fragrance-free?

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

Does CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: yes (Methylparaben, Propylparaben).

What is CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser good for?

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