CeraVe
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser
A fragrance-free salicylic acid cleanser for normal and acne-prone skin on face and body, with ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.
- Salicylic acid, ceramides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, vitamin D
- Marketed as fragrance free
- normal skin
Who it's for: Normal 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 Renewing SA Cleanser 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 Renewing SA Cleanser good for normal skin?
The brand lists it for normal skin.
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 Renewing SA Cleanser is a gentle exfoliating cleanser for normal and acne-prone skin. It works on the face and body, and it exfoliates without microbeads.
Key ingredients
- Salicylic acid: CeraVe says it promotes natural exfoliation for softer, smoother skin. No percentage is given.
- Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier, keeping moisture in.
- Niacinamide: CeraVe says it may help calm skin and reduce water loss.
- Hyaluronic acid: Listed as sodium hyaluronate; CeraVe says it supports moisture balance.
- Vitamin D: Listed as cholecalciferol, an antioxidant.
How to use
Wet your skin with lukewarm water, massage the cleanser in gentle circles and rinse.
Who should be careful
CeraVe sells it as fragrance free and allergy tested. Because it exfoliates, it may sting freshly shaved skin. Shave first and wash with something gentler on those days if needed.
What the brand claims
CeraVe says it’s non-comedogenic and exfoliates without leaving skin dry.
Sources
- https://www.cerave.com/skincare/cleansers/renewing-sa-cleanser (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers |
|---|---|
| Brand | CeraVe |
| Exfoliant | Salicylic acid (percentage not stated) |
| Use on | Face and body |
| Key ingredients | Salicylic acid, ceramides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, vitamin D |
| Free from | CeraVe says fragrance free; no microbeads |
| Brand says it suits | 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, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Zea Mays Oil/Corn Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholecalciferol, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Edta, Tetrasodium Edta, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic 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
Can I use it on my body?
Yes. CeraVe lists the face and body.
Does it have scrubbing beads?
No. It exfoliates with salicylic acid instead of microbeads.