

CeraVe Skin Care Salicylic Acid Acne Control Gel Treatment 1.35 fl oz
Key item features
- Acne Treatment: This gel treatment clears existing acne and prevents new breakouts with 2% Salicylic Acid (SA) and Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA).
- Skin Refinement: A blend of Lactic and Glycolic Acids (AHA) gently exfoliates, smoothing and softening skin while minimizing pore appearance and reducing blackheads.
- Hydrating Formula: Niacinamide soothes skin, and hyaluronic acid helps maintain natural moisture, providing a lightweight, hydrating full-face treatment.
- Barrier Restoration: Formulated with three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II) and MVE Technology to help restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier with all-day hydration.
- Gentle Composition: This product is alcohol-free, paraben-free, oil-free, and non-comedogenic, developed without drying alcohols commonly found in acne treatments.
- Usage Recommendation: Apply a thin layer to the entire face after cleansing; follow with CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 due to potential sun sensitivity.
Specs
- Active ingredient nameSalicylic Acid
- Active ingredient percentage2
- Result time3 h
- Ingredient propertiesNon-Comedogenic
- ScentFragrance-Free
- Rec. useNight Use
Reviews summary
Pros
- : Helps clear and reduce blemishes and dark spots.
- : Reduces size and redness of pimples.
- : Reduces their appearance by clearing out dirt and bacteria.
- : Helps to clear skin quickly.
- : Reduces facial inflammation and redness.
Neutral
- : Offers affordability, but can be expensive for some.
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- CeraVe Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment helps to minimize the appearance of pores & reduce blackheads​
- Clear acne and prevent new break outs with 2% Salicylic acid (SA) and a Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA)​
- Smooth and soften skin with a blend of Lactic and Glycolic Acids and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA)
- Niacinamide to help soothe skin and hyaluronic acid to help maintain skins natural moisture​
- Provides a lightweight, hydrating full-face treatment for acne​
- Formulated without drying alcohols like denatured alcohol, commonly found in acne spot treatments, which can cause excessive dryness.​
- Alcohol-free, paraben-free, oil-free and non-comedogenic
- With three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II) to help restore and maintain the skin’s natural barrier​
- MVE Technology provides a steady release of all-day hydration​
- For Acne Treatment: after cleansing with CeraVe Acne Treatment Face Wash, apply CeraVe Acne Control Gel to the entire face in a thin layer. Product may increase sun sensitivity, so apply CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30​
- Suitable for normal to acne-prone skin
- Developed with dermatologists​
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Inactive Ingredients
WATER • GLYCERIN • SODIUM HYDROXIDE • GLYCOLIC ACID • LACTIC ACID • SALICYLIC ACID • NIACINAMIDE • CERAMIDE NP • CERAMIDE AP • CERAMIDE EOP • CARBOMER • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE • TRIETHYL CITRATE • SODIUM HYALURONATE • SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE • CHOLESTEROL • CHLORPHENESIN • DISODIUM EDTA • HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • XANTHAN GUM • PHYTOSPHINGOSINE • BENZOIC ACID
Ingredients
WATER • GLYCERIN • SODIUM HYDROXIDE • GLYCOLIC ACID • LACTIC ACID • NIACINAMIDE • CERAMIDE NP • CERAMIDE AP • CERAMIDE EOP • CARBOMER • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE • TRIETHYL CITRATE • SODIUM HYALURONATE • SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE • CHOLESTEROL • CHLORPHENESIN • DISODIUM EDTA • HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • XANTHAN GUM • PHYTOSPHINGOSINE • BENZOIC ACID
Active Ingredients
Salicylic Acid
Active Ingredient Name
Salicylic Acid
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Customer ratings & reviews
Reviews summary
Pros
- : Helps clear and reduce blemishes and dark spots.
- : Reduces size and redness of pimples.
- : Reduces their appearance by clearing out dirt and bacteria.
- : Helps to clear skin quickly.
- : Reduces facial inflammation and redness.
Neutral
- : Offers affordability, but can be expensive for some.
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Great Acne Body Wash
My daughter is reaching puberty and the changing hormones have not been friendly to her body. She has tried several products but we finally found the CeraVe acne medicine to pinpoint acne treatment! The product is a white cream, and you only need a little amount to place directly on top of your blemish area. The cream blends into your skin almost immediately. My daughter uses this on her face and some areas on her body. She prefers to use it at night instead of in the morning as she doesn't want it to interfere with her morning makeup routine. It helps to clear up bacteria and dirt in her pores and keeps her face clear. I think the product is expensive, but it is worth the price as it works quickly, is a quality product and exceeds my expectations. You can count on CeraVe to provide safe and effective oproducts to keep your skin healthy! I would recommend the Cerva Acne cream to anyone that is suffering from acne for a consistent treatment option to keep acne away!
IT WORKS
thus definitely works. before, I had really bad acne break out on my chin it was so stubborn it judt kept getting worse and stayed that way for over a month. after using this, it took around 2 weeks for me to see results, but it definitely works!
BUY!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was using a much more expensive product to do the same thing and it helped, but was never consistent. This product turned my skin around within just a couple of days and I will definitely be purchasing this instead of the expensive product from now on!
