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SA Smoothing Cleanser

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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser for the face and body. This cleanser helps to alleviate rough and bumpy skin texture, leaving skin feeling smoother. The Salicylic Acid in the formula gently exfoliates the skin, without compromising the skin’s natural barrier. Developed with dermatologists, this daily foaming cleanser helps protect the skin’s natural barrier with three essential ceramides and hydrates the skin with Hyaluronic Acid.

Made For:
  • Normal Skin; Belmish-Prone Skin
  • Gentle Exfoliation
SA Smoothing Cleanser

Product Features & Benefits

  • 3 Hour Results*

  • No Microbeads

  • Gentle on Skin

Key Ingredients

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AQUA / WATER, GLYCERIN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, NIACINAMIDE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ZEA MAYS STARCH / CORN STARCH, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, ORYZA SATIVA CERA / RICE BRAN WAX, STEARIC ACID, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, MYRISTIC ACID, CHOLESTEROL, PALMITIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, XANTHAN GUM, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BENZOIC ACID, PEG-100 STEARATE

How to use

Routine

A facial cleanser is the foundation of any skincare routine. Choose a cleanser based on your skin type to help effectively clean skin without unwanted side effects.

Time of Day

Anytime

step 1
Wet face with lukewarm water and apply a coin-sized amount of cleanser to fingertips.
step 2
Gently lather the cleanser into your skin, making sure to avoid the eye area.
step 3
Rinse well and pat dry. Repeat in the morning and evening, and as necessary after exercise.

FAQ's

Stay informed on all things skincare and find the answers to top CeraVe questions.

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  • How Do I Choose the Best Cleanser for My Face?

    To help support the delicate skin on your face, it’s especially important to look for gentle, non-comedogenic cleansers that won’t clog your pores, as well as fragrance-free products with beneficial ingredients. For example, whereas foaming cleansers are generally recommended for oily skin types, a cream-based formula can be a great option for dry skin. Or, if you have rough and bumpy skin, you may benefit from choosing a facial cleanser with salicylic acid to help gently cleanse and exfoliate your skin.
  • What's the best CeraVe face cleanser for makeup removal?

    CeraVe’s makeup-removing cleansers offer a gentle yet effective way to break down and remove all traces of makeup—which can clog your pores and potentially lead to acne breakouts. We recommend exploring our range of options to see which makeup remover formula works best for your preferences and needs. If you prefer a rich, velvety texture that works great for double cleansing, try CeraVe Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm. This residue-free formula with jojoba oil is suitable for use by all skin types and leaves your skin feeling moisturized, soft, and comforted after use.

    CeraVe Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser is another excellent option for removing makeup. This unique formula offers the best of both worlds: a cream cleanser that hydrates and a foaming formula that provides a refreshing skin feel. For eye makeup removal, we recommend trying CeraVe Comforting Eye Makeup Remover, which is formulated to gently remove even the most stubborn eye makeup. Or, for convenient, no-rinse options, there’s our Hydrating Makeup Removing Plant-Based Wipes and Hydrating Micellar Water.

  • Do I need to use a facial cleanser if I have dry skin?

    It may be tempting to skip this step if your skin feels dry, flaky, or tight, but cleansing is an essential part of any skincare routine—it helps keep your pores clear of dirt, oil, dead skin cells, and other impurities. The ideal product should cleanse your skin without leaving it feeling tight, dry, or stripped.CeraVe recommends choosing a daily face cleanser that fragrance-free, allergy-tested, developed with dermatologists, and formulated to help maintain the skin’s protective barrier.

  • What's the best CeraVe face cleanser for makeup removal?

    CeraVe’s makeup-removing cleansers offer a gentle yet effective way to break down and remove all traces of makeup—which can clog your pores and potentially lead to acne breakouts. We recommend exploring our range of options to see which makeup remover formula works best for your preferences and needs. If you prefer a rich, velvety texture that works great for double cleansing.

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Find the Right Cleanser for you

Key Benefits Skin Types Concerns Texture Key Ingredients
SA Smoothing Cleanser Key Benefits
  • Help exfoliate and smooth skin on face and body
  • Sweeps away dead cells, and softens rough skin—without leaving skin feeling dry
Skin Types Normal Skin; Belmish-Prone Skin Concerns Gentle Exfoliation Texture

Gel-to-Foam

Key Ingredients
Hydrating Cleanser Key Benefits
  • Supports your protective skin barrier
  • Moisture balance while gently removing dirt, oil and makeup without leaving skin tight or dry
Skin Types Normal to Dry Skin Concerns All Skin types Texture

Gel

Key Ingredients
Foaming Cleanser Key Benefits
  • Gently refreshes and cleanses skin without clogging pores
Skin Types Blemish-prone Skin Concerns Blemishes Texture

Gel

Key Ingredients
Blemish Control Cleanser Key Benefits
  • Reduces the appearance of blackheads and blemishes
  • Gently exfoliates dead skin cells that can clog pores and contribute to blemishes
Skin Types Normal Skin; Blemish-Prone Skin Concerns Blemish-Prone Skin Texture

Gel

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