Is Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser Sulfate-Free Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Sulfate-Free
Free of flagged ingredients
0 of 22 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Sulfate-Free standard screens for harsh alkyl sulfate surfactants that strip epidermal lipophilic barriers.
Across all 22 verified INCI ingredients in Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser, zero matches were detected against the 5 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 (22 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Sulfate-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 | Pass |
| 20 | Propylparaben | Pass |
| 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 Sulfate-Free flags:
Other safety checks for Foaming Facial Cleanser
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0787734793087(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.