Cleanser comparison
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser vs CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser
For acne-prone skin, CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser scores higher (56% vs 71% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.
| CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser | CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 56% | 71% |
| Pore-clogging | Mild risk | Low concern (rinse-off) |
| Fungal acne | Not fungal-acne safe | Not fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 0 | 2 |
| Recognised ingredients | 9 / 24 | 7 / 27 |
| Type | rinse-off | rinse-off |
Only in CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
- Cetearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Stearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Glyceryl Stearate: rated 1/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Tocopherol: rated 2/5
- Cetyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Polysorbate 20: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
Only in CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser
- Zea Mays Oil: rated 3/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Sodium Chloride: rated 5/5
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser or CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser?
For acne-prone skin, CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser scores higher (56% vs 71% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.
Do CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser and CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser have similar ingredients?
They share 3 recognised ingredients, including Water, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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