SA Smoothing Cleanser

cleanser · 473 ml · Skincare

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 20-ingredient list, with ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

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

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Key ingredients in SA Smoothing 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.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Aqua/WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate. Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4Niacinamide. Gluconolactone
5Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil…
6PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
7Ceramide NpCeramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
8Ceramide ApCeramide AP is a skin-identical lipid, a type of ceramide, whose main job is to help…
9Ceramide EopCeramide EOP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat that is naturally part of the outer layer…
10CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
11Calcium Gluconate
12Salicylic Acid. Sodium Benzoate
13Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA mild emulsifier and surfactant made from lauric acid and lactic acid. It helps oil…
14Cholesterol. Phenoxyethanol
15Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
16Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
17Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
18PhytosphingosinePhytosphingosine is a skin-identical building block for ceramides, the lipids that help…
19Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
20EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3337875795456, 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	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 SA Smoothing Cleanser fragrance-free?

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

Does CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is CeraVe SA Smoothing 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.