Is Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser Paraben-Free Safe?
High concern Standard: Paraben-Free
Fails standards
2 of 22 flagged (2 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 4.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 4.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (2)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Paraben-Free standards:
Methylparaben HIGH Concern
Short-chain methyl ester of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid.
Citation: Andersen FA. Final amended report on the safety assessment of Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, and Benzylparaben. Int J Toxicol. 2008;27(Suppl 4):1-82.
Propylparaben HIGH Concern
Propyl ester preservative subject to EU concentration limits (maximum 0.14% single ester).
Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Parabens (Updated request on Butylparaben and Propylparaben), SCCS/1514/13 (2014).
Complete INCI formulation (22 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Paraben-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purified Water | Pass |
| 2 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 3 | Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl Alcohol | Pass |
| 4 | Ceramide 3 | Pass |
| 5 | Ceramide 6-II | Pass |
| 6 | Ceramide 1 | Pass |
| 7 | Hyaluronic Acid | Pass |
| 8 | Cholesterol | Pass |
| 9 | Polyoxyl 40 Stearate | Pass |
| 10 | Glyceryl Monostearate | Pass |
| 11 | Stearyl Alcohol | Pass |
| 12 | Polysorbate 20 | Pass |
| 13 | Potassium Phosphate | Pass |
| 14 | Dipotassium Phosphate | Pass |
| 15 | Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | Pass |
| 16 | Cetyl Alcohol | Pass |
| 17 | Disodium EDTA | Pass |
| 18 | Phytosphingosine | Pass |
| 19 | Methylparaben | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 20 | Propylparaben | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 21 | Carbomer | Pass |
| 22 | Xanthan Gum | 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 Foaming Facial Cleanser
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
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- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
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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.