CeraVe Renewing SA Cream
Yes. Yes, CeraVe Renewing SA Cream is alcohol-free.
No drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat, Ethanol, SD Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol) in the list.
Why
Alcohol-free means no drying alcohol: Alcohol Denat, Ethanol, SD Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol. Fatty alcohols like Cetearyl Alcohol are waxes and never count, and Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative.
Yes, CeraVe Renewing SA Cream is alcohol-free. No drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat, Ethanol, SD Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol) in the list.
Cetearyl Alcohol Triethanolamine and Cetyl Alcohol are fatty alcohols: waxy, softening, and never counted as alcohol.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Salicylic Acid 3%, Aqua, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol Triethanolamine, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Ammonium Lactate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, PEG-100 Stearate, Zea Mays Oil, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholecalciferol, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum.
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
Data: Open Beauty Facts, community database, ODbL license. Last checked 26 Aug 2026. Barcode 3606000538078.