Brand: CeraVe
ASIN: B08CQ9T6KN
Size: 16 fl oz
Category: Facial Cleansing Washes
Rating: 4.7 / 5
1. Product Information
Identity & Positioning
| Product | CeraVe Renewing Salicylic Acid Cleanser, Gentle Exfoliating Face Wash, 16oz |
|---|---|
| Brand | CeraVe |
| Size | 16 Fluid Ounces (1.1 lb / 16 oz net) |
| Category path | Beauty & Personal Care › Skin Care › Face › Cleansers › Washes |
| Best Sellers Rank | #226 in Beauty & Personal Care; #10 in Facial Cleansing Washes |
| Manufacturer / Model | CeraVe / AmazonUs-RLS7 |
| Scent | Fragrance Free |
Key Formulation Claims
- Salicylic acid (BHA) provides gentle chemical exfoliation, less abrasive than scrubs.
- Gel-to-foam texture with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin D for cleansing and hydration without over-drying.
- Aids rough, bumpy or textured skin and is positioned for those managing psoriasis-prone skin.
- Three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II) support the skin barrier.
- Developed with dermatologists; FSA/HSA eligible.
Listing Highlights
- [EXFOLIATING FACE WASH] Salicylic acid (BHA) gently removes dead skin cells and enhances radiance; less abrasive than traditional scrubs.
- [FOAMING FACIAL CLEANSER] Transforms from a gel to a rich foaming cleanser; made with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin D.
- [RENEWING & NOURISHING] Exfoliates while providing relief to dry, rough and textured skin types.
- [3 ESSENTIAL CERAMIDES] Ceramides 1, 3 and 6-II help maintain the skin's natural barrier.
- [DEVELOPED WITH DERMATOLOGISTS] Suitable for dry, sensitive, oily and acne-prone skin.
2. Product Rating & Reviews
Aggregate Rating
| Amazon rating | 4.7 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Global ratings | 84,545 |
| Skinsort community rating | 2.7 / 5 (98 reviews) — separate aggregate |
| Distribution source | Amazon rating histogram on the product page |
Star distribution is heavily positive: 82% of ratings are 5-star and 93% sit at 4-star or above; the 1–2 star tail is 3%.
What Customers Say (AI summary)
Customers find this facial cleanser effective and gentle, noting it works well for acne-prone skin and doesn't dry it out. The product receives positive feedback for its moisturizing properties. While some customers say it's gentle enough for daily use and doesn't irritate sensitive skin, others report it's too harsh.
Aspect Sentiment
Review & photo disclosure: At capture time the listing rendered the aggregate rating and "Customers say" summary, but the individual US review text block and the buyer-photo gallery did not load. Therefore no individual "Reviewer #N" entries are quoted, and no buyer photos are shown. This is a disclosed fetch degradation, not a fabrication — individual review text and user-uploaded images are omitted rather than invented.
3. Product Ingredients
Ingredients merged from Skinsort (full INCI, comedogenic / irritancy ratings) and COSDNA (blocked at capture — see note).
3a. “What's Inside” Claim Matrix
Alcohol-free
EU-allergen-free
Fragrance-free
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Sulfate-free
Reef-safe
Oil-free: NO (contains Zea Mays Oil)
Cruelty-free: NO
Fungal-acne-safe: NO
Pore-clogger-free: NO (potential pore cloggers found)
Vegan: NO
Green = claim satisfied (YES); red = claim fails (NO). Notably Fragrance-free = YES and Pore-clogger-free = NO (potential pore cloggers found).
3b. Headline Benefits
| 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 |
3b. Key Ingredient Groups
| Group | Role | # |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramides | Locks in moisture, supports barrier | 3 |
| BHA | Unclogs pores, reduces excess oil | 1 |
| PHA | Gently exfoliates, hydrates with less irritation | 1 |
| Niacinamide | Strengthens, smooths, brightens | 1 |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Hydrates by attracting water | 1 |
Community Votes (weak signal)
| Liked | 12 ingredients |
| Disliked | 11 ingredients |
| Mixed / no rating | 4 ingredients |
3c. Flagged Concerns
| Concern | Description |
|---|---|
| May Trigger Acne | Can clog pores or trigger breakouts. |
| May Worsen Dryness | Can strip moisture and worsen dryness. |
| May Worsen Eczema | May worsen itching or irritation for eczema. |
| May Worsen Rosacea | Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin. |
These are class-level ingredient warnings from Skinsort, not a verdict on the product or the user.
3d. Ingredient Risk Classification by Level
COSDNA safety ratings were not retrievable (source blocked — see 3e). The classification below uses the available Skinsort comedogenic / irritancy ratings (read low = safer; range upper bound applied; EM = unrated). Levels: Low (≤1), Moderate (2–3), Higher (≥4), Not rated (EM).
| Level | Count | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Low concern | 3 | Glycerin, Carbomer, Cholesterol |
| Moderate concern | 1 | Zea Mays Oil (comedogenic 0–3, upper bound 3) |
| Higher concern | 0 | — |
| Not rated | 23 | Remaining ingredients (EM on both ratings) |
Ingredient Function Categories
3e. Complete Ingredient Lists
COSDNA status: The COSDNA source was unreachable at capture (Cloudflare verification interstitial on both the standard reader and a fallback reader). Per collection policy, no ingredient list was reconstructed from brand knowledge and no similar product was substituted. The Skinsort full list below is the available ingredient record; COSDNA safety / acne / irritant columns are therefore unavailable.
Skinsort — full INCI order (27 of 27)
| # | INCI Name | Function | Comedogenic | Irritancy | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 2 | Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | Cleansing | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 3 | Glycerin | Humectant | 0 | 0 | Low |
| 4 | Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | Cleansing | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 5 | Niacinamide | Smoothing | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 6 | Gluconolactone | Chelating | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 7 | PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate | Emulsifying | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 8 | Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | Cleansing | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 9 | Zea Mays Oil | Emulsifying | 0–3 | 0 | Moderate |
| 10 | Ceramide NP | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 11 | Ceramide AP | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 12 | Ceramide EOP | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 13 | Carbomer | Emulsion Stabilising | 1 | 0 | Low |
| 14 | Calcium Gluconate | Humectant | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 15 | Sodium Chloride | Masking | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 16 | Salicylic Acid | Masking | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 17 | Sodium Benzoate | Masking | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 18 | Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | Emulsifying | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 19 | Cholecalciferol | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 20 | Cholesterol | Emollient | 0 | 0 | Low |
| 21 | Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 22 | Disodium EDTA | Chelating | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 23 | Tetrasodium EDTA | Chelating | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 24 | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Humectant | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 25 | Phytosphingosine | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 26 | Xanthan Gum | Emulsifying | EM | EM | Not rated |
| 27 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Not rated |
4. Product Price
All-time Amazon price history (camelcamelcamel). The summary is all-time, not period-specific. The “Current” value is a last-observation snapshot, not a live quote.
| Price Type | Lowest Ever | Highest Ever | Current | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $9.88 (Oct 06, 2025) | $27.98 (Apr 05, 2021) | $15.97 (Oct 08, 2026) | $14.01 |
| 3rd Party New | $11.33 (Oct 06, 2026) | $47.99 (Jan 21, 2021) | $15.97 (Oct 09, 2026) | $25.75 |
| 3rd Party Used | no data | no data | no data | no data |
Derived Analysis (all figures derived from the four source values)
| Price Type | Current vs Low | Current vs High | Current vs Avg | Current vs List ($18.99) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | +61.6% | -42.9% | +14.0% | -15.9% |
| 3rd Party New | +40.9% | -66.7% | -38.0% | -15.9% |
- At $15.97 the product is 15.9% below its $18.99 list and 14.0% above its own Amazon all-time average ($14.01).
- Amazon and 3rd Party New currently trade at parity ($15.97); no secondary-market discount is available today.
- The 3rd Party New average ($25.75) is inflated by a launch-era high ($47.99, Jan 21, 2021) and should not be read as the normal marketplace premium.
- Staleness note: the Current observation is dated Oct 08–09, 2026, i.e. roughly 21–22 days before this collection (2026-10-30). Re-verify before any transaction.
Product Images (Source: Amazon)
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