Best for: Oily and blemish-prone skin that needs daily cleansing to target blemishes, unclog pores, remove excess oil and reduce shine without disrupting the skin's protective barrier.

What is CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser?

CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser is a daily cleanser for blemish-prone and oily skin, developed with dermatologists to help reduce the appearance of blemishes and blackheads while removing excess oil and leaving skin feeling soft and smooth.

The formula contains 2% Salicylic Acid to exfoliate dead skin cells, unclog pores and help reduce blemishes and blackheads. It also contains three essential ceramides to help protect the skin's natural barrier and Niacinamide to help soothe the skin.

CeraVe describes the cleanser as an oil-absorbing purifying clay formula that helps reduce excess oil and shine while targeting blemishes without disrupting the protective skin barrier.

Who is it best for?

CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser may suit you if your skin:

• is oily
• is blemish-prone
• is prone to blackheads
• has existing blemishes
• is prone to developing new blemishes
• has clogged pores
• has visible or enlarged-looking pores
• produces excess oil
• becomes shiny
• needs dead skin cells exfoliated
• needs a daily cleanser that targets blemishes
• needs cleansing without disrupting the protective skin barrier

What problem does it solve?

CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser is designed to target the combination of blemishes, blackheads, clogged pores and excess oil associated with blemish-prone skin.

Its 2% Salicylic Acid formula exfoliates dead skin cells and unclogs pores to help reduce the appearance of blemishes and blackheads. The oil-absorbing purifying clay helps reduce excess oil and shine, while three essential ceramides help maintain the skin's protective barrier. 

For customers trying to identify whether this cleanser matches their concern, the key relationship is:

Oily, blemish-prone skin → excess oil + dead skin cells + clogged pores → 2% Salicylic Acid cleansing and exfoliation → helps reduce blemishes and blackheads.

The cleanser is designed to achieve this without stripping away essential lipids or disrupting the skin's protective barrier.

Benefits

• Helps reduce the appearance of blemishes
• Helps reduce blackheads
• Helps prevent the formation of new blemishes
• Contains 2% Salicylic Acid
• Exfoliates dead skin cells
• Helps unclog pores
• Helps improve the appearance of pores
• Removes excess oil
• Helps minimise shine
• Oil-absorbing purifying clay formula
• Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
• Contains three essential ceramides
• Helps protect the skin's natural barrier
• Contains Niacinamide
• Helps soothe the skin
• Cleanses without stripping away essential lipids
• Non-comedogenic
• Fragrance-free
• Suitable for daily use
• Developed with dermatologists
  

Key ingredients

2% Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates dead skin cells, unclogs pores and helps reduce blemishes and blackheads.

Three Essential Ceramides - Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP: Help maintain and protect the skin's natural protective barrier.

Niacinamide: Helps soothe the skin. 

Purifying Clay: Helps absorb excess oil and reduce shine.

Hyaluronic Acid

How to use

• Use CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser morning and evening.
• Dispense a coin-sized amount and work into a lather.
• Massage over the face, avoiding the eye area.
• Rinse thoroughly.

CeraVe advises that if dryness or peeling occurs, application frequency should be reduced.

Why choose CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser?

Skin type: Oily + blemish-prone skin
Primary concerns: Blemishes + blackheads + clogged pores + excess oil
Best for: Skin prone to blemishes and shine
Product type: Daily facial cleanser
Action: Cleanses + exfoliates + unclogs pores + removes excess oil
Exfoliation: 2% Salicylic Acid
Oil control: Oil-absorbing purifying clay
Key ingredients: 2% Salicylic Acid + 3 Essential Ceramides + Niacinamide
Skin barrier: Helps maintain the protective skin barrier
Non-comedogenic: Yes
Fragrance-free: Yes
Routine step: Cleanse
Time of use: Morning + evening
Recommended evening pairing: CeraVe Blemish Control Gel
Brand: CeraVe
Developed with dermatologists: Yes

Is CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser right for me?

Choose this cleanser if: you have oily, blemish-prone skin and want a daily cleanser containing 2% Salicylic Acid to exfoliate dead skin cells, unclog pores and help reduce blemishes, blackheads and excess shine.

It may also suit you if: visible pores, excess oil or recurring blemishes are concerns and you want a non-comedogenic, fragrance-free cleanser that helps maintain the skin's protective barrier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser?

CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser is a daily cleanser for blemish-prone skin containing 2% Salicylic Acid. It exfoliates dead skin cells, unclogs pores and helps reduce blemishes and blackheads while removing excess oil.

Who is CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser best for?

It is designed for blemish-prone skin, with the existing product information specifically identifying oily and acne-prone skin.

Does CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser contain Salicylic Acid?

Yes. It contains 2% Salicylic Acid, which exfoliates dead skin cells and helps unclog pores and reduce blemishes and blackheads. 

Does CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser help with blemishes?

Yes. The cleanser is specifically designed to help reduce the appearance of blemishes. The existing description also states that it helps prevent the formation of new blemishes.

Does CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser help with blackheads?

Yes. CeraVe states that the cleanser helps reduce the appearance of blackheads. 

Does CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser unclog pores?

Yes. The 2% Salicylic Acid formula exfoliates dead skin cells and unclogs pores.

Does CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser help with oily skin?

Yes. The cleanser is suitable for oily skin and contains an oil-absorbing purifying clay that helps reduce excess oil and shine. 

Does CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser improve the appearance of pores?

Yes. Improving the appearance of pores is one of the benefits specified in the existing product description.

Does CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser exfoliate the skin?

Yes. Its 2% Salicylic Acid exfoliates dead skin cells and helps unclog pores.

Does CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser contain ceramides?

Yes. It contains Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP, the three essential ceramides highlighted within the formula.

Does CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser contain Niacinamide?

Yes. The formula contains Niacinamide, which CeraVe states helps soothe the skin. 

Is CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser fragrance-free?

Yes. CeraVe identifies Blemish Control Cleanser as fragrance-free. 

Is CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser non-comedogenic?

Yes. It is non-comedogenic, making this an important attribute for customers specifically searching for a cleanser for blemish-prone skin.

Can I use CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser every day?

Yes. The supplied directions recommend using it morning and evening. However, CeraVe advises reducing the frequency of application if dryness or peeling occurs. 

How do I use CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser?

Use a coin-sized amount, work it into a lather and massage over the face while avoiding the eye area. Rinse thoroughly. Use morning and evening.

Ingredients

Aqua / Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Calcium Gluconate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Hectorite, Phytosphingosine, Benzoic Acid (Code F.I.L. C274845/2).

Safety Information

• Avoid the eye area.
• If dryness or peeling occurs, CeraVe advises reducing the frequency of application.