Is Cerave CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Paraben-Free Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Paraben-Free
Free of flagged ingredients
0 of 20 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Paraben-Free standard screens for alkyl ester preservatives derived from para-hydroxybenzoic acid.
Across all 20 verified INCI ingredients in Cerave CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, zero matches were detected against the 6 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Free of flagged ingredients with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).
Complete INCI formulation (20 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Paraben-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua/Water | Pass |
| 2 | Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | Pass |
| 3 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 4 | Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | Pass |
| 5 | PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate | Pass |
| 6 | Niacinamide | Pass |
| 7 | Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | Pass |
| 8 | Ceramide NP | Pass |
| 9 | Ceramide AP | Pass |
| 10 | Ceramide EOP | Pass |
| 11 | Sodium Chloride | Pass |
| 12 | Carbomer | Pass |
| 13 | Sodium Hydroxide | Pass |
| 14 | Sodium Laureth Sulfate | Pass |
| 15 | Phytosphingosine | Pass |
| 16 | Cholesterol | Pass |
| 17 | Xanthan Gum | Pass |
| 18 | Tocopherol | Pass |
| 19 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Pass |
| 20 | Phenoxyethanol | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Cleanser options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Paraben-Free flags:
Other safety checks for CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0085275710434(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.