CeraVe
Cream-to-Water Makeup Melter
A makeup remover built around Ceramide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
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From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Large pores
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
1 Massage onto dry face. 2 Wipe off using dry cotton pad or dry wash cloth. No water needed. 3 If desired, follow with liquid cleanser after removing with dry cotton pad or dry wash cloth. When Time of Day: PM Only Routine Order: Cleanse Tone Treat Moisturize Protect Where Face
What's inside
Ingredients List
9 trigger at least one check · 16 trigger none
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Squalane
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Squalane
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Isopropyl Palmitate
Binding, Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl Palmitate →C15-19 Alkane
Solvent
C15-C19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 15 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
Learn more about C15-19 Alkane →Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
Emollient, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Ceramide NP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide NP →Ceramide AP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide AP →Ceramide EOP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide EOP →
Dupes
- CeraVe Eye Makeup Remover: Gentle & Effective72% match
- CeraVe Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm: Effective Cleanse66% match
- CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Water62% match