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Acne Control Cleanser

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
CVS Health
Label updated
2026-08-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SALICYLIC ACID
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Active ingredient(s)

Salicylic Acid 2%

Purpose

Acne Treatment 

Use(s)

•for the treatment of acne •helps prevent new acne blemishes from forming

Warnings

For external use only

For external use only.

When using this product

•skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Directions

•use twice daily •wet face, then work product into a lather •massage onto face avoiding the eyes •rinse well

Other information

•store at room temperature •protect from excessive moisture

Inactive ingredients

water, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, glycerin, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, PEG-150 distearate, niacinamide, gluconolactone, PEG-150 pentaerythntyl tetiastearate, ceramide NP, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, carbomer, calcium gluconate, sodium chloride, sodium benzoate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, disodium EDTA, sodium hyaluronate, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, ethylhexylglycerin, hectorite, citric acid.

Questions

1-866-567-8600

Principal Display Panel

CVS Health

Compare to
CeraVe® Acne
Control Cleanser*

Acne Control Cleanser

SALICYLIC ACID 2& 

Acne Treatment

•Gently cleans without stripping skin

•Helps prevent future acne

•Formulated with 3 essential ceramides & niacinamide

•Dermatologist tested

PARABEN 

Free

PHTHALATE

8FL OZ (237 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 07cb1c7c-5188-49d5-916e-e2161b5ca3b0 · Version 2
NDC: 51316-893