CeraVe
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar
A soap-free face and body cleansing bar with 5% CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, ceramides and hyaluronic acid; NEA accepted.
- Marketed as fragrance free
- normal skin
- dry skin
Who it's for: Normal and dry skin (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free
- No scent flags recorded
- No sensitivity flags recorded
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Label answers before you buy
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Is CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar fragrance-free?
The brand markets it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar good for dry skin?
The brand lists it for normal and dry skin.
Is the cetearyl alcohol in this formula drying?
No. Cetearyl Alcohol and Cetyl Alcohol are fatty alcohols that soften and thicken a formula. They aren't the drying alcohol (ethanol) people try to avoid.
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 Hydrating Cleanser Bar is a soap-free bar for face and body, made for normal to dry skin.
Key ingredients
- 5% CeraVe Moisturizing Cream: Blended into the bar.
- Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier and keep moisture in.
- Hyaluronic acid: CeraVe says it helps maintain the skin’s moisture balance.
How to use
Wet the bar, work into a lather, massage onto skin and rinse.
Who should be careful
Bars made with synthetic detergents like sodium cocoyl isethionate are gentler than traditional soap but can still dry very dry skin; follow with moisturizer.
What the brand claims
CeraVe says it was developed with dermatologists and is non-comedogenic. The page gives no study figures.
Sources
- https://www.cerave.com/skincare/cleansers/hydrating-cleanser-bar (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers |
|---|---|
| Brand | CeraVe |
| Where to use | Face and body |
| Form | Soap-free bar |
| Free from | CeraVe says soap free and free of added fragrance |
| Seal | National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance |
| Brand says it suits | normal, dry skin |
| Fragrance | Sold as fragrance free |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | No scent or sensitivity flags recorded |
| Full ingredient list | Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Aqua / Water / Eau, Sodium Isethionate, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Petrolatum, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylene Brassylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary. |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
Is it soap?
No. CeraVe says it is soap free.
Can I use it on my face?
Yes, face and body.
Does it have the eczema seal?
Yes.