CeraVe
CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser
A foaming face cleanser with stabilized vitamin C, niacinamide and ceramides for dull, uneven-looking skin.
- Vitamin C, niacinamide, ceramides
- oily skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
Who it's for: All skin types (brand-listed)
- No scent flags recorded
- No sensitivity flags recorded
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Label answers before you buy
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Is CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser fragrance-free?
No fragrance-free claim has been recorded. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser suitable for all skin types?
The brand lists it for all skin types.
Does the formula list niacinamide?
Yes. The label lists Niacinamide.
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- Glycerin: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 24 of the 51 products in Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers with a recorded ingredient list.
What it is
CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser is a foaming face wash for dull, uneven-looking skin.
Key ingredients
- Stabilized vitamin C: Included to brighten.
- Niacinamide: CeraVe says it may help calm skin and reduce water loss.
- Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier and keep moisture in.
How to use
Dispense into wet hands, keeping the bottle upright. Massage over the face in gentle circles for one to two minutes, then rinse. Use once or twice a day.
Who should be careful
A cleanser is only on the skin briefly, so expect a smaller brightening effect than from a leave-on product. The page doesn’t make a fragrance-free claim.
What the brand claims
CeraVe calls it non-comedogenic and hydrating. The page gives no study figures.
Sources
- https://www.cerave.com/skincare/cleansers/brightening-vitamin-c-cleanser (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
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Common questions
How long should I massage it in?
One to two minutes.
How often can I use it?
Once or twice a day.



