CeraVe
CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Water
A no-rinse micellar water with ceramides and niacinamide that removes makeup, including around the eyes; fragrance-free and NEA accepted.
- Marketed as fragrance free
- oily skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
Who it's for: All skin types (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 Micellar Water 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 Micellar Water suitable for all skin types?
The brand lists it for all skin types. It is sold as fragrance free.
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.
- Its 20-ingredient list is one of the shortest among the 51 products in Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers with a recorded list (median 30).
What it is
CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Water is a no-rinse cleanser and makeup remover for all skin types, including sensitive and eczema-prone skin.
Key ingredients
- Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier and keep moisture in.
- Niacinamide: CeraVe says it may help calm skin and reduce water loss.
How to use
Shake, soak a cotton pad and wipe over the face. For eye makeup, hold the pad on a closed eye for a few seconds, then wipe. No rinsing needed.
Who should be careful
Most skin tolerates it well. If you wear heavy sunscreen, a rinse-off cleanser afterward cleans more thoroughly.
What the brand claims
CeraVe says it’s ophthalmologist tested and safe for contact lens wearers. The page gives no study figures.
Sources
- https://www.cerave.com/skincare/cleansers/hydrating-micellar-water (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers |
|---|---|
| Brand | CeraVe |
| Form | No-rinse micellar water |
| Use | Cleansing and makeup removal, including eyes |
| Free from | CeraVe says fragrance and paraben free |
| Seal | National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance |
| Brand says it suits | oily, dry, combination, sensitive, normal 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 | Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, BHT, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Sodium, Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 184, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium EDTA, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, 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
Do I need to rinse it off?
No.
Can I use it on my eyes?
Yes. CeraVe says it is ophthalmologist tested.