CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash
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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream Versus CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash

General Moisturizer
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients

CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash 29 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients

CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash 29 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
SA Smoothing Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Urea

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

PEG-2 Stearate Se

Emulsifying

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Butter

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

C12-13 Alkyl Lactate

Emollient

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Sulfate Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Triacetin

Antimicrobial
0 / 0

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Lauroyl Taurate

Cleansing

Lauryl Acrylate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Disodium EDTA

Caprylyl Caprylate

Emollient

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Water, Urea, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, PEG-2 Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butter, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, PEG-100 Stearate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Dimethicone, Triacetin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Taurate, Lauryl Acrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Caprylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin

Acne Foaming Cream Wash

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

Benzoyl Peroxide IconHelps fight Acne IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Cleansing

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing
May cause irritation Icon

Potassium Hydroxide

Buffering

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Trideceth-6

Emulsifying

Triethyl Citrate

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tetrasodium EDTA

May worsen Eczema Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Cleansing

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Benzoic Acid

Masking
Preservative IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Potassium Hydroxide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Trideceth-6, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Propanediol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzoic Acid, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.

SA Smoothing Cream
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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Acne Foaming Cream Wash
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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When to use

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients

CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash 29 ingredients

140 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
92% use every day
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77 Routines
43% use in am
57% use in pm
90% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients

4.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Heavy 33% Light Scent 33% Hydrating 33%
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CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash 29 ingredients

3.50
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Drying 100% Great Value 50% Irritating 50%
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