CeraVe vs Neutrogena: ingredient check
Updated 2026-10-15 · Based on 2089 screened products
Short answer: in our data, 60% of CeraVe products (15 of 25) and 69% of Neutrogena products (25 of 36) list no watchlist ingredients, so Neutrogena has the higher share. This compares only what we screened. It is not a ranking of quality or performance, and coverage of each range may differ.
By category
| Category | CeraVe clean / screened | Neutrogena clean / screened |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Care | 2 / 2 | – |
| Body Lotion | 0 / 3 | 1 / 2 |
| Cleansers | 8 / 11 | 6 / 12 |
| Face Creams | 4 / 6 | 6 / 8 |
| Hand Care | – | 6 / 7 |
| Lipsticks | – | 1 / 1 |
| Serums | 1 / 2 | – |
| Shampoo | – | 1 / 1 |
| Sunscreen (Chemical Filters) | 0 / 1 | 4 / 5 |
Most common flags
CeraVe: Parabens (7), Titanium dioxide (2), Butylphenyl methylpropional / Lilial (1)
Neutrogena: Titanium dioxide (7), Parabens (4), Formaldehyde / formaldehyde releasers (1)
Clean picks where both compete
Body Lotion
Cleansers
Face Creams
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Full brand pages: Is CeraVe clean? · Is Neutrogena clean?
Method: IARC Monographs – List of Classifications; EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009; our methodology.
Hazard is not risk. An IARC classification says whether a substance can cause cancer under some conditions (e.g. titanium dioxide is classified for inhaled powder), not that a cosmetic containing it is harmful at normal use. EU restrictions set use limits. This page is informational, not medical advice; talk to a dermatologist about your own skin.