U.S. Beauty & Cosmetics Product Analysis — CeraVe · ASIN B0C7JJG6BB
1. Product Information
| Product | CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser, Face Wash with 2% Salicylic Acid, 16 oz |
|---|---|
| Brand | CeraVe |
| ASIN | B0C7JJG6BB |
| Category | Beauty & Personal Care > Skin Care > Face > Cleansers > Washes |
| Size | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Marketplace | Amazon US |
| Collected | 2026-10-30 |
2. Product Rating & Customer Sentiment
Customers Say (Amazon)
Customers find this cleanser effective for both dry and oily skin, leaving it soft and smooth with a creamy texture. Moreover, the product receives positive feedback for its daily use as a facial cleanser, with one customer noting its oil control lasts for hours. Additionally, they appreciate its fragrance-free formula and its ability to improve skin appearance, making it a practical addition to their skincare routine. However, customers have mixed opinions about its gentleness, with some finding it gentle while others report burning sensations.
Review Aspects (Amazon)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive % |
|---|---|---|
| moisturizing | 426 | 71% |
| gentleness | 153 | 58% |
| gentle | 139 | 95% |
| daily use | 115 | 96% |
| effectiveness | 114 | 89% |
| fragrance-free | 106 | 84% |
| skin appearance | 99 | 80% |
| duration | 54 | 74% |
SkinSort community sentiment (40 reviews): Broke Me Out 35%, Drying 35%, Irritating 28%. Reviewer identities are not reproduced.
3. Product Ingredients
Full ingredient roster of 27 ingredients, verified by SkinSort (updated October 21, 2026) and cross-checked against the Amazon listing. Formula pH: not disclosed on source.
What's Inside (Claim Matrix)
Alcohol-free: YESEU-allergen-free: YESFragrance-free: YESOil-free: YESParaben-free: YESSilicone-free: YESSulfate-free: YESPore-clogger-free: YESReef-safe: YESCruelty-free: NOFungal-acne-safe: NOVegan: NO
Ingredient Classification
Benefits (SkinSort)
| Benefit | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Anti-Aging | 7 |
| Hydrating | 7 |
| Barrier Repair | 7 |
| Reduces Irritation | 5 |
| Redness Reducing | 5 |
| Scar Healing | 4 |
| Acne Fighting | 3 |
| Brightening | 3 |
| Good For Oily Skin | 3 |
| Reduces Large Pores | 3 |
| Skin Texture | 3 |
| Dark Spots | 1 |
Concerns (class-level, SkinSort)
| Concern | Related ingredients |
|---|---|
| May Worsen Eczema | Salicylic Acid 2%, Benzoic Acid |
| May Worsen Dryness | Salicylic Acid 2% |
| May Worsen Rosacea | Salicylic Acid 2% |
Key Ingredients
- Ceramides — 3 ingredient(s)
- BHA — 1 ingredient(s)
- PHA — 1 ingredient(s)
- Niacinamide — 1 ingredient(s)
- Hyaluronic Acid — 1 ingredient(s)
Complete Ingredient List
| # | Ingredient | Function | Comedogenic | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salicylic Acid 2% | BHA / Skin Conditioning | EM | EM |
| 2 | Water | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM |
| 3 | Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | Cleansing | EM | EM |
| 4 | Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | Cleansing | EM | EM |
| 5 | Glycerin | Humectant | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Niacinamide | Smoothing | EM | EM |
| 7 | Gluconolactone | Chelating (PHA) | EM | EM |
| 8 | Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | Cleansing | EM | EM |
| 9 | PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate | Emulsifying | EM | EM |
| 10 | Ceramide NP | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM |
| 11 | Ceramide AP | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM |
| 12 | Ceramide EOP | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM |
| 13 | Carbomer | Emulsion Stabilising | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | Calcium Gluconate | Humectant | EM | EM |
| 15 | Triethyl Citrate | Masking | EM | EM |
| 16 | Sodium Benzoate | Masking / Preservative | EM | EM |
| 17 | Sodium Hydroxide | Buffering | EM | EM |
| 18 | Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | Emulsifying | EM | EM |
| 19 | Cholesterol | Emollient | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Tetrasodium EDTA | Chelating | EM | EM |
| 21 | Caprylyl Glycol | Emollient | EM | EM |
| 22 | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Humectant | EM | EM |
| 23 | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | Chelating | EM | EM |
| 24 | Xanthan Gum | Emulsifying | EM | EM |
| 25 | Hectorite | Absorbent | EM | EM |
| 26 | Phytosphingosine | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM |
| 27 | Benzoic Acid | Masking / Preservative | EM | EM |
Comedogenic and irritancy ratings read low-is-safer (0 = no known risk). EM = not rated by the source (missing data, not "safe").
Ingredient source note: UNREACHABLE on 2026-10-30 - COSDNA (cosdna.com) returned a Cloudflare security challenge ('Just a moment') on both the direct WebFetch and the r.jina.ai reader channels. No COSDNA ingredient data could be retrieved. The merged ingredient analysis is built on SkinSort (with per-ingredient ratings) plus the Amazon INCI roster. The merged ingredient analysis is therefore built on SkinSort (with per-ingredient ratings) plus the Amazon INCI roster. No COSDNA safety scores are included.
4. Product Images
CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser white pump bottle, front label: 'VALUE SIZE', '2% SALICYLIC ACID ACNE TREATMENT', 'With 3 essential ceramides, hectorite clay & niacinamide', 'OIL-ABSORBING TECHNOLOGY', 16 FL OZ (473 ml).
White pump bottle dispensing a clear gel into an open palm; badges highlight Developed with Dermatologists, Won't Clog Pores (Non-comedogenic), Fragrance Free, Paraben Free.
Ingredient callout infographic: 2% BHA (Salicylic Acid) 'Helps treat acne & prevents new acne blemishes'; Hectorite Clay 'Helps absorb oil & minimizes shine'; Niacinamide 'Helps calm skin'; Essential 3 Ceramides 'Helps restore & maintain skin's natural barrier'.
5. Product Price & History
Current price
$15.68
Amazon US, native USD
List price
$19.99
-21.6% vs current
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$14.11
-29%
Unit price
$0.98 per fluid ounce
Amazon US
Amazon Price History
| Price Type | Lowest Ever | Highest Ever | Current | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $11.99 (2025-12-01) | $35.98 (2023-08-01) | $15.68 (2026-10-25) | $16.13 |
| 3rd Party New | $4.99 (2023-12-16) | $37.88 (2024-08-07) | $15.68 (2026-10-25) | $29.65 |
| 3rd Party Used | No data | |||
Monitoring since 2023-07-10. All-time figures; the "Current" value is a snapshot dated 2026-10-25. No currency conversion performed.
6. Methodology & Data Provenance
- Amazon US product data: collected 2026-10-30 via the dadicn-v2-amazon-product-report skill (delivery address set to a US ZIP so all prices are native USD). Individual US review text did not render on the captured page; community sentiment is supplemented by SkinSort.
- Price history: transcribed from camelcamelcamel.com (rendered page). The summary table is all-time and does not change with the chart window.
- SkinSort: full ingredient table, claim matrix, benefits and concerns captured via the r.jina.ai reader channel (direct page returns a truncated fallback).
- COSDNA: UNREACHABLE on 2026-10-30 - COSDNA (cosdna.com) returned a Cloudflare security challenge ('Just a moment') on both the direct WebFetch and the r.jina.ai reader channels. No COSDNA ingredient data could be retrieved. The merged ingredient analysis is built on SkinSort (with per-ingredient ratings) plus the Amazon INCI roster.
- Privacy: no reviewer names, handles, profile URLs or IDs appear in this report.
- Limitations: prices and rank are snapshots; brands reformulate - always confirm against packaging. Ratings from SkinSort are small community aggregates.