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A gentle cleanser formulated with benzoyl peroxide available in multiple strengths, designed to cleanse skin and help treat acne-prone areas.
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Dermatologists consistently praise CeraVe's benzoyl peroxide cleanser for being gentle while effectively targeting acne-causing bacteria and providing mild exfoliation. They recommend using it at night or a few times weekly, focusing on problem areas, and note it pairs well with retinoids when properly sequenced. A key caution surfaces across reviews: the product bleaches fabrics, so thorough rinsing is essential.
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Full ingredients
Benzoyl Peroxide, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Trideceth-6, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Phytosphingosine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin
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