CeraVe
CeraVe Hydrating Toner
An alcohol-free, fragrance-free, non-astringent toner for normal to dry and sensitive skin with ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.
- Ceramides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid
- Marketed as fragrance free
- normal skin
- dry skin
- sensitive skin
Who it's for: Normal, dry and sensitive 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 Toner 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 Toner good for dry skin?
The brand lists it for normal, dry and sensitive skin. 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 12 of the 32 products in Hydrating Toners, Essence Waters & Face Mists with a recorded ingredient list.
What it is
CeraVe Hydrating Toner is a non-astringent toner for normal to dry skin, including sensitive. It’s an alcohol-free alternative to traditional aftershave splashes.
Key ingredients
- Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier, keeping moisture in.
- Hyaluronic acid: Listed as sodium hyaluronate; CeraVe says it supports moisture balance.
- Niacinamide: CeraVe says it may help calm skin and reduce water loss.
How to use
Soak a cotton pad and wipe it over your skin after cleansing, morning and evening, until no cleanser residue remains.
Who should be careful
CeraVe sells it as alcohol free, astringent free, oil free and fragrance free, and allergy tested. No fragrance or drying alcohol appears on the recorded list.
What the brand claims
CeraVe says it’s pH balanced, non-comedogenic and non-drying.
Sources
- https://www.cerave.com/skincare/cleansers/hydrating-toner (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Hydrating Toners, Essence Waters & Face Mists |
|---|---|
| Brand | CeraVe |
| Form | Toner |
| When to use | Morning and evening after cleansing |
| Key ingredients | Ceramides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid |
| Free from | CeraVe says alcohol, oil, astringents and fragrance |
| Brand says it suits | normal, dry, sensitive 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, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PPG-6-DECYLTETRADECETH-30, PEG-240/HDI COPOLYMER BIS-DECYLTETRADECETH-20 ETHER, PEG/PPG/POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-8/5/3 GLYCERIN, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, POTASSIUM LAURATE, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, CHOLESTEROL, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, TOCOPHEROL, CITRIC ACID, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, 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
Does it contain alcohol?
No. CeraVe says it is alcohol free.
Can I use it after shaving?
It is alcohol free and fragrance free, so it is a gentle post-shave option; CeraVe positions it after cleansing.