Blemish Clay to Foam Cleanser & Gel

cleanser · 118 ml · Skincare

CeraVe Blemish Clay to Foam Cleanser & Gel is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 27-ingredient list, with ceramides, niacinamide and glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Blemish Clay to Foam Cleanser & Gel

Ceramides
Skin-identical lipids that help hold the skin barrier together.
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.
Lactic acid (AHA)
A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.
Beta-glucan
A soothing, hydrating polysaccharide.

Full ingredient list, decoded

27 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Aqua / WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3KaolinKaolin is a soft white clay, mostly made of the mineral kaolinite, that mainly absorbs…
4Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans by lifting…
5Glyceryl Stearate SeA blend of glyceryl stearate and a little soap that helps oil and water mix. Its main…
6Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
7NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
8Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
9Glycolipids
10CarrageenanCarrageenan is a thickening agent taken from red seaweed. It helps water-based formulas…
11Beta-Glucan
12Ceramide NpCeramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
13Ceramide ApCeramide AP is a skin-identical lipid, a type of ceramide, whose main job is to help…
14Ceramide EopCeramide EOP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat that is naturally part of the outer layer…
15CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
16Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
17Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
18Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
19Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA mild emulsifier and surfactant made from lauric acid and lactic acid. It helps oil…
20CholesterolCholesterol is a waxy, fat-like molecule that skin makes naturally, and in skincare it…
21Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
22Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
23Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
24Chitosan
25PhytosphingosinePhytosphingosine is a skin-identical building block for ceramides, the lipids that help…
26Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
27Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…

Source: CeraVe product page, www.cerave.co.uk/skincare/cleansers/blemish-clay-to-foam-cleanser, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is CeraVe Blemish Clay to Foam Cleanser & Gel fragrance-free?

Yes. CeraVe Blemish Clay to Foam Cleanser & Gel lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does CeraVe Blemish Clay to Foam Cleanser & Gel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is CeraVe Blemish Clay to Foam Cleanser & Gel good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Ceramides, Niacinamide, Glycerin and Salicylic acid (BHA).