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CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum

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CeraVe

Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum

exfoliant · 30 ml · Skincare

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 33-ingredient list, with ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains drying alcohol and silicones (Dimethicone, Dimethiconol).

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

£15.6432% off the list priceat Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Key ingredients in Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum

  • Ceramides

    Skin-identical lipids that help hold the skin barrier together.

  • Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.

  • Hyaluronic acid

    A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.

  • Retinoids

    Vitamin A forms that speed cell turnover for lines, texture and breakouts.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua/WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
  3. 3DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  4. 4Cetearyl EthylhexanoateA light, fatty ester made from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid that mainly…
  5. 5NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
  6. 6Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateA synthetic polymer that thickens water-based products and helps keep their texture…
  7. 7Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA plant-derived salt made from glycyrrhizic acid, a compound found in licorice root.…
  8. 8Hydrogenated LecithinHydrogenated Lecithin is a plant-derived, fat-like mixture that helps oil and water…
  9. 9Potassium PhosphatePotassium Phosphate is a mineral salt, made from potassium and phosphoric acid, that…
  10. 10Ceramide NpCeramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
  11. 11Ceramide ApCeramide AP is a skin-identical lipid, a type of ceramide, whose main job is to help…
  12. 12Ceramide EopCeramide EOP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat that is naturally part of the outer layer…
  13. 13CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
  14. 14Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  15. 15Behentrimonium MethosulfateBehentrimonium methosulfate is a conditioning ingredient with a long fatty chain that…
  16. 16DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
  17. 17LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
  18. 18Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  19. 19Retinol
  20. 20Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
  21. 21Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA mild emulsifier and surfactant made from lauric acid and lactic acid. It helps oil…
  22. 22CholesterolCholesterol is a waxy, fat-like molecule that skin makes naturally, and in skincare it…
  23. 23PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  24. 24AlcoholAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  25. 25Isopropyl MyristateIsopropyl Myristate is a light, oil-like ester made from myristic acid and isopropyl…
  26. 26Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  27. 27Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  28. 28Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
  29. 29Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
  30. 30PhytosphingosinePhytosphingosine is a skin-identical building block for ceramides, the lipids that help…
  31. 31Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  32. 32Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
  33. 33Ethylhexylglycerin. (Code F.I.L. D233671/1)

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3337875829007, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol (#24)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#3), Dimethiconol (#16)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum fragrance-free?

Yes. CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone, Dimethiconol). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for contact dermatitis, perfume allergy, MI allergy and mature skin. Key ingredients: Ceramides, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid and Retinoids.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.