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CeraVe

CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser, Normal to Dry Skin - 8.0 fl oz

Mixed ethics record. Some concerns balanced by some positives.

INTHAT · SCORE
B80/100
  • Safety94
  • Ethics55
  • Personal Fit
FaceNormal skinDry skinDrynessAcneBarrier support

Public score based on Safety and Ethics. We are still collecting evidence for Value on this product, so that pillar is left off for now.

This is the public anonymous score. Personal Fit is calculated after you add it to your shelf. Extended analysis blends imported data with our review prompts and is checked before it appears.

Mixed ethics record. Some concerns balanced by some positives.

Ingredients tracked

59

Flagged ingredients

2

Category

cleanser

Safety

94

  • SALICYLIC ACID has an SCCS safety opinion with noted concerns.-3
  • PHENOXYETHANOL has an SCCS safety opinion with noted concerns.-3

Ethics

55

  • CeraVe has a cruelty-free status and is generally well-regarded for its formulations, but it lacks third-party certifications and transparency regarding its supply chain. Additionally, as a brand owned by L'Oréal, it is associated with a parent company that has faced criticism for animal testing practices.

Value

Pending evidence. We'll update this once we have data to grade.

Our analysis

The product contains ingredients that are generally considered safe for use on the skin.

Review confidence: 90%

Our analysis combines imported ingredient, regulatory, certification, and retailer data with prompt-based review. Some passages use generative models and are checked before publishing. How we analyze products

Likely benefits

  • Contains humectants like Glycerin and PCA that help retain moisture in the skin.
  • Formulated with surfactants that effectively cleanse the skin without stripping moisture.

Routine notes

  • Can be used daily as part of a cleansing routine.

Claims to treat carefully

Nothing flagged here yet.

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