Neutrogena
Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser
cleanser · 354.88 ml · 12 ingredients
£18.10−44%Amazon UK
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
Brand comparison · Beauty Comparison
Neutrogena vs CeraVe Cleansers: Ingredients Compared (2026)
Neutrogena vs CeraVe cleansers, compared by full ingredient list: 20% of Neutrogena's 5 and 100% of CeraVe's 8 are fragrance-free, and the cleanest list of the two brands belongs to CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser. Compared November 6, 2026.
The catch: Neutrogena uses fragrance far more often (20% free vs 100%), so check that line if it matters to you.
Brand against brand, flag by flag
| Share of cleansers that are… | Neutrogena (5) | CeraVe (8) | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fragrance-free | 20% | 100% | CeraVe |
| No essential oils | 100% | 100% | Tie |
| No labelled fragrance allergens | 100% | 100% | Tie |
| No drying alcohol | 80% | 100% | CeraVe |
| Sulfate-free | 60% | 100% | CeraVe |
| Silicone-free | 100% | 88% | Neutrogena |
| Paraben-free | 100% | 88% | Neutrogena |
| No MI/MCI | 100% | 100% | Tie |
The best of each brand
Each brand's two strongest lists by our ingredient rules.
Neutrogena
Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner
cleanser · 200 ml · 9 ingredients
£6.19Amazon UK
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
- With salicylic acid
CeraVe
DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
cleanser · 236 ml · 22 ingredients
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- With ceramides
- With hyaluronic acid
- With glycerin
CeraVe
Double Sa Smoothing Cleanser
cleanser · 473 ml · 23 ingredients
£38.57Amazon UK
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- With ceramides
- With niacinamide
- With hyaluronic acid
Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 04:30 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.
Which brand suits your need
Fragrance-free
Neutrogena: 1 · CeraVe: 8 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Free of essential oils
Neutrogena: 1 · CeraVe: 8 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Sulfate-free
Neutrogena: 3 · CeraVe: 8 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Silicone-free
Neutrogena: 5 · CeraVe: 7 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Paraben-free
Neutrogena: 5 · CeraVe: 7 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Free of drying alcohol
Neutrogena: 4 · CeraVe: 8 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Sensitive skin
Neutrogena: 1 · CeraVe: 8 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Eczema-prone skin
Neutrogena: 1 · CeraVe: 8 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Every cleanser from both brands
AffiliateFrequently asked questions
Is Neutrogena or CeraVe better for sensitive skin?
1 of Neutrogena's and 8 of CeraVe's cleansers pass our sensitive-skin rules (no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or MI). The strongest fit is CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Which cleansers are fragrance-free, Neutrogena or CeraVe?
1 of 5 Neutrogena and 8 of 8 CeraVe cleansers list no parfum or fragrance, going by their full ingredient lists checked November 6, 2026.
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