Blemish Control Face Cleanser

body wash · Body

CeraVe Blemish Control Face Cleanser is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 17-ingredient list, with ceramides and niacinamide. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains mineral oil & petrolatum.

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Blemish Control Face Cleanser

Ceramides
Skin-identical lipids that help hold the skin barrier together.
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.

Full ingredient list, decoded

17 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
2Cellulose GumA plant-derived thickener made from cellulose, the fiber found in plant cell walls,…
3Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
4Paraffinum Liquidum / Mineral OilMineral oil is a clear, odorless oil refined from petroleum. It is used mainly to lock…Mineral oil & petrolatum
5Aqua / WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
6Ceramide NpCeramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
7Ceramide ApCeramide AP is a skin-identical lipid, a type of ceramide, whose main job is to help…
8Ceramide EopCeramide EOP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat that is naturally part of the outer layer…
9CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
10NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
11Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA mild emulsifier and surfactant made from lauric acid and lactic acid. It helps oil…
12CholesterolCholesterol is a waxy, fat-like molecule that skin makes naturally, and in skincare it…
13PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
14Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateA synthetic antioxidant that keeps the oils and fats in a formula from going stale,…
15PhytosphingosinePhytosphingosine is a skin-identical building block for ceramides, the lipids that help…
16Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
17EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…

Source: CeraVe product page, www.cerave.co.uk/skincare/moisturisers/blemish-barrier-patches, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	Contains	Paraffinum Liquidum / Mineral Oil (#4)
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is CeraVe Blemish Control Face Cleanser fragrance-free?

Yes. CeraVe Blemish Control Face Cleanser lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does CeraVe Blemish Control Face Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does CeraVe Blemish Control Face Cleanser pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy. Key ingredients: Ceramides and Niacinamide.