CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar

Review

Results you may expect from using CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar:

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
22
Stearic Acid
11
Water
6
Sodium Isethionate
4
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
2
Hydroxysultaines
1.5
Potassium Phosphate
0.3
Ceramide NP
0.3
Ceramide AP
0.3
Ceramide EOP
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Cetearyl Alcohol
0.3
Ceteareth-20
0.3
Dimethicone
0.3
Behentrimonium Chloride
0.3
Cetrimonium Methosulfate
0.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Cholesterol
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Dipotassium Phosphate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
0.3
Petrolatum
0.3
Phytosphingosine
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Ethylene Brassylate
0.3
Cetyl Alcohol
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients explained

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateA coconut-derived surfactant that features gentle cleansing capabilities. This mild cleansing agent is commonly used in skin cleansing products and is especially useful in solid bar cleansers, like syndet bars.
Stearic Acid
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Water
Est. %11
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sodium Isethionate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium IsethionateDescription is coming soon
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Hydroxysultaines
Est. %2
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HydroxysultainesDescription is coming soon
Potassium Phosphate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Potassium PhosphateA salt of phosphoric acid that normally acts as a weak base.
Ceramide NP
Est. %0.3
Function
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Ceramide NPAlso known as ceramide 3, it is the most common ceramide in our skin. It helps to restore the skin’s lipid barrier and alleviate the symptoms of dry and cracked skin. Research has shown that skin suffering from conditions such as AD lacks ceramides.
Ceramide AP
Est. %0.3
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Ceramide APPreviously called Ceramide 6 II, Ceramide AP is one of the most common ceramides in the skin. Research has shown that dry, flaky skin has significantly less Ceramide AP. Its application helps to treat dry skin by restoring balance in the skin lipids.
Ceramide EOP
Est. %0.3
Function
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Ceramide EOPFormerly called Ceramide 1, this ingredient is a skin-identical wax-like lipid with an ultra-long fatty acid chain. It restores and stabilizes the skin’s lipid matrix and helps to treat dry and flaky skin, especially when combined with other ceramides.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
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CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Ceteareth-20
Est. %0.3
Function
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Ceteareth-20A fatty alcohol emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water together, best for oil-in-water emulsions. It is also a cleansing agent. When combined with cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth-20 forms a mix that, according to acne.org, can be comedogenic.
Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
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DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Behentrimonium Chloride
Est. %0.3
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Behentrimonium ChlorideDescription is coming soon
Cetrimonium Methosulfate
Est. %0.3
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Cetrimonium MethosulfateDescription is coming soon
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
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Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA multifunctional ingredient that produces foamy cleansers and allows oil and water to mix.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
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Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Cholesterol
Est. %0.3
Function
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CholesterolAn emollient and important barrier repairing lipid, effective when combined with fatty acids and ceramides. Around 25% of the skin’s lipid layer is made up of cholesterol and it is found in the membrane of every single cell in our body.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
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PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Dipotassium Phosphate
Est. %0.3
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Dipotassium PhosphateDescription is coming soon
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
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Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
Function
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Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Petrolatum
Est. %0.3
Function
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PetrolatumAlso known as Vaseline, this is the most powerful occlusive moisturizer and at least twice as effective as other occlusives. This is why we multiply the petrolatum score by 2 when calculating the Occlusivity of the product. Petrolatum is not comedogenic.
Phytosphingosine
Est. %0.3
Function
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PhytosphingosineA key component of ceramides NP, AP, and EOP. It has barrier repair properties and stimulates the production of the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor. Phytosphingosine has strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity, which can be used to treat acne.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
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Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Ethylene Brassylate
Est. %0.3
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Ethylene BrassylateA synthetic fragrance ingredient known for its musky scent. Like most fragrance ingredients, it can be irritating.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
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EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.