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Front view of the CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser bottle. A badge at the top states "N°1 Dermatologist Recommended Brand for Sensitive Skin in Canada."
Close-up of a person applying the foaming cleanser to their cheek. Text reads: "Corrects the look of dark spots without disrupting the skin barrier."
Graphic showing a clear liquid texture and three key ingredients: 3 Essential Ceramides, Stabilized Vitamin C (ascorbyl glucoside), and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3).
A hand holding a purple bottle of CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser. Icons on the left indicate it is fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and non-drying.
Two women with different skin tones smiling with their eyes closed, each with a circular patch of foaming cleanser on one cheek.
Close-up of a man massaging the foaming cleanser into his cheek with his eyes closed. Text: "Massage cleanser into wet skin. Rinse."
CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser and Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum shown together. Arrows labeled "Reset" and "Renew" point to the products, highlighting a routine for dull and uneven toned skin.
Complete ingredient list: AQUA/WATER/EAU, COCO-BETAINE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, SALICYLIC ACID, DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, LAURETH-4, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, TRIETHYL CITRATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, CHOLESTEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE, CITRIC ACID, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PANTHENOL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, BENZOIC ACID. (2051721 13)
The back of the CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser bottle showing detailed product benefits, directions for use in English and French, and the full ingredient list.

Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser
Reveal a brighter, smoother-looking complexion with CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser, a gentle exfoliating facial cleanser formulated with stabilized Vitamin C, Niacinamide, and 3 essential ceramides to correct the look of dark spots and uneven tone without disrupting the protective skin barrier. This fragrance-free, non-comedogenic formula supports a brighter, smoother complexion.
  • Made For: All skin types
  • Helps With: Dullness, Uneven Skin Tone, Dark Spots and Rough Texture
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Product Details

Daily Skin-Brightening Facial Cleanser with Stabilized Vitamin C & Niacinamide

 

The CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser is a formula developed with dermatologists designed to address dullness and uneven skin tone. This innovative cleanser gently exfoliates the skin to visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots without compromising the skin's natural barrier. 

Infused with a stabilized form of Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Glucoside), it works to brighten the complexion and promote a more radiant look. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) further aids in calming the skin while supporting a more balanced-looking complexion.

At its core, this cleanser features 3 skin-identical ceramides (EOP NP & AP) which are vital for maintaining a healthy skin barrier. This non-drying, non-comedogenic, and fragrance-free formula is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. It effectively removes dirt, oil, and makeup while leaving the skin feeling clean, refreshed, and visibly brighter.

A close-up of a hand pressing the white pump of CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser bottle to dispense clear gel onto fingers.

Key Features & Benefits

Key Ingredients

  • Ascorbyl glucoside

    Stabilized form of vitamin C that helps brighten dull skin and improve the look of uneven skin tone.

  • 3 Skin-Identical Ceramides

    Help restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier, which are essential for keeping moisture in and harmful elements out.

  • Niacinamide

    Help calm skin and support a healthier-looking, more balanced complexion.
AQUA/WATER/EAU, COCO-BETAINE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, SALICYLIC ACID, DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, LAURETH-4, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, TRIETHYL CITRATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, CHOLESTEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE, CITRIC ACID, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PANTHENOL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, BENZOIC ACID.

How To Use Vitamin C Cleanser?

Steps

  • 1
    Wet skin with lukewarm water.
  • 2
    Massage cleanser into skin in a gentle, circular motion.
  • 3
    Rinse thoroughly.

When

    Time of Day:
    Anytime
Routine Order:
  • Cleanse
  • Tone
  • Treat
  • Moisturize

Where

Face

Avoid direct contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser gently cleanses and exfoliates to help improve the look of dullness, uneven skin tone, and dark spots while supporting the skin’s protective barrier.

  • Yes, a cleanser formulated with stabilized vitamin C can help brighten the appearance of skin and promote a more radiant-looking complexion. CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser also includes niacinamide and ceramides to help calm and support the skin barrier.

  • Yes, this cleanser is designed for daily use. Massage onto wet skin with lukewarm water, rinse thoroughly, and follow with a moisturizer. In the morning, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

  • Yes, the formula is fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

  • CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser helps improve the appearance of dark spots and uneven tone by gently exfoliating and supporting a brighter-looking complexion.
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