CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser ingredients, decoded

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser lists 24 ingredients; Niacinamide is at position 6.

CeraVe

Foaming Facial Cleanser

포밍 페이셜 클렌저

CleanserNo fragrance listedOfficial ingredient list ↗

Ingredient list from the US version (source checked 2026-10-30).

What the brand says it does

A foaming gel cleanser for normal to oily skin said to remove excess oil and dirt while ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid help keep the barrier intact.

24ingredients

3key ingredients

0worth knowing

Manufacture date and shelf life

Can I tell when my CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser was made from its batch code?

There is no public batch-code rule. Sunscreens and other OTC products carry a printed EXP date; for the rest, go by the open-jar symbol once opened.

How long does CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser last unopened?

CeraVe does not publish an unopened shelf life that could be verified (checked October 2026). Go by the date printed on the pack.

How long can I use it after opening?

Look for the open-jar symbol on the pack (for example 12M = 12 months after opening). The period-after-opening calculator gives the exact date.

After-opening calculator → All CeraVe products →

What it targets

Barrier repairNiacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP +3

Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.

Key ingredients

Niacinamide#6

나이아신아마이드

Above the 1% line

Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.

BrighteningBarrier repairBreakouts

Ingredient guide →

Ceramide NP#10

세라마이드엔피

Above the 1% line

Ceramide: one of the lipids that hold skin cells together and keep water in.

Barrier repair

Ingredient guide →

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid#22

하이드롤라이즈드하이알루로닉애씨드

Below the 1% line

Smaller fragments of hyaluronic acid for lighter, layered hydration.

Hydration

Ingredient guide →

Worth knowing

Nothing in particular stood out.

What most of it is made of

WaterBase
Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineCleansing agent
GlycerinHumectant
Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateCleansing agent
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearateThickener / texture

1% line: from Methylparaben (#14) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Methylparaben is limited to 0.4% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.

Full ingredient list, decoded (24)

1	Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients.	Base
2	Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine코카미도프로필하이드록시설테인Cleansing agent. Also found in 1 product Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser	Cleansing agent
3	Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone.	Humectant
4	Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate소듐라우로일사코시네이트Cleansing agent.	Cleansing agent
5	PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate피이지-150펜타에리스리틸테트라스테아레이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.	Thickener / texture
6	Niacinamide나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide → Also found in 54 products Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Dior Dior Capture Le Sérum The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask Dior Dior Forever Skin Glow	Active ingredient
7	PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides피이지-6카프릴릭/카프릭글리세라이즈Very mild cleansing agent used in micellar waters. Also found in 2 products Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm	Cleansing agent
8	Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate소듐메틸코코일타우레이트Cleansing agent. Also found in 3 products La Mer The Cleansing Foam Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam	Cleansing agent
9	Propylene Glycol프로필렌글라이콜Humectant and solvent; can sting very sensitive skin at high levels. Also found in 36 products Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Valmont Prime Renewing Pack LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid	Humectant
10	Ceramide NP세라마이드엔피Ceramide: one of the lipids that hold skin cells together and keep water in.Ingredient guide → Also found in 30 products CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser AMOREPACIFIC Micro Intensive Cream-to-Foam Cleanser La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum CeraVe Moisturizing Cream LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask	Barrier lipid
11	Ceramide AP세라마이드에이피Ceramide: one of the lipids that hold skin cells together and keep water in.Ingredient guide → Also found in 10 products CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream Valmont Hydra3 Regenetic Cream Valmont Prime Regenera II CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion	Barrier lipid
12	Ceramide EOP세라마이드이오피Ceramide: one of the lipids that hold skin cells together and keep water in.Ingredient guide → Also found in 10 products CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Valmont Hydra3 Regenetic Cream Valmont Prime Regenera II CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume	Barrier lipid
13	Carbomer카보머Gelling agent that creates clear gels. Also found in 83 products CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum (Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex) Sisley Sisleÿa L'Intégral Anti-Âge Valmont Prime Renewing Pack Chantecaille Bio Lifting Serum+ Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane	Thickener / texture
1% line — probably 1% or less below this point
14	Methylparaben메틸파라벤Paraben preservative, capped at 0.4% in the EU. Also found in 10 products SK-II Facial Treatment Essence Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Fluid Foundation Natural SPF 25 Valmont Prime Regenera II Valmont Prime 24 Hour Valmont Eye Instant Stress Relieving Mask Valmont Sérum Précieux Votre Visage	Preservative
15	Sodium Chloride소듐클로라이드Salt; thickens cleansers and stabilises some emulsions. Also found in 52 products COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser La Mer The Cleansing Foam Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam	Thickener / texture
16	Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate소듐라우로일락틸레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. Also found in 6 products CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Valmont Hydra3 Regenetic Cream Valmont Prime Regenera II CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume	Emulsifier
17	Cholesterol콜레스테롤Barrier lipid that works together with ceramides and fatty acids.Ingredient guide → Also found in 22 products CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream Valmont Hydra3 Regenetic Cream Valmont Prime Regenera II	Barrier lipid
18	Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. Also found in 106 products COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water La Mer The Cleansing Foam Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam	Chelating agent
19	Propylparaben프로필파라벤Paraben preservative, capped at 0.14% in the EU. Also found in 2 products Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Albion Skin Conditioner Essential N	Preservative
20	Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. Also found in 122 products COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser Fresh Soy Face Cleanser Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam Aesop Fabulous Face Cleanser	pH adjuster
21	Tetrasodium EDTA테트라소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. Also found in 9 products Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum (Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex) Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant YSL Beauty Touche Éclat Illuminating Pen Lancôme Absolue Longevity The Soft Cream	Chelating agent
22	Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid하이드롤라이즈드하이알루로닉애씨드Smaller fragments of hyaluronic acid for lighter, layered hydration.Ingredient guide → Also found in 25 products Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam AMOREPACIFIC Micro Intensive Cream-to-Foam Cleanser Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)	Humectant
23	Phytosphingosine피토스핑고신Ceramide building block with soothing properties. Also found in 13 products CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser AMOREPACIFIC Micro Intensive Cream-to-Foam Cleanser CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Valmont Hydra3 Regenetic Cream Valmont Prime Regenera II Chanel N°1 de Chanel Cream	Barrier lipid
24	Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener. Also found in 123 products Fresh Soy Face Cleanser CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum (Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex) La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Chanel N°1 de Chanel Smoothing Serum	Thickener / texture

Products with a similar ingredient list

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion10 ingredients in common · Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide APCompare side by side →
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream9 ingredients in common · Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOPCompare side by side →
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser9 ingredients in common · Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOPCompare side by side →

Shared ingredients only — this doesn’t mean the same effect or a substitute. Amounts and textures can differ. Very common ingredients (water, glycerin and the like) are not counted.

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