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CeraVe Acne Clay to Foam Cleanser
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About this product

A two percent salicylic acid cleanser combining kaolin clay, ceramides and glycerin for acne treatment and oil control.

Guru Score

82%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
2Gurus
2Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Two percent salicylic acid without drying skin
  • Works as daily cleanser, spot treatment, or weekly mask
  • Affordable for multiple uses

What they flagged

  • May be too strong for normal to dry skin

What the gurus are saying

This cleanser earns praise for its versatility: dermatologists found it works as a daily cleanser, spot treatment, or weekly mask depending on skin type and need. The ceramides and glycerin mean oily and acne-prone skin stays comfortable rather than tight, and it also helps with hyperpigmentation and seborrheic dermatitis. Those with normal to dry skin may want to skip it or use it sparingly, since the clay-forward formula is really built for oily skin.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take November 2025

What the gurus are saying.

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"This is the CeraVe Acne Clay to Foam Cleanser, a two percent salicylic acid cleanser that is way more versatile than your average cleanser, with ceramides, kaolin clay, and glycerin in it. You can use it as a daily cleanser, as a spot treatment on a pimple that you can even sleep in since it's such a small amount, or as a leave on mask once a week to absorb excess oil. My skin doesn't feel tight or dry when I use it, and at seventeen ninety nine that's three different ways to treat your acne for under twenty dollars. I've been recommending it to more of my patients, especially those with oilier skin, but if you have normal to dry skin and some acne this may not be the right product for you, it's certainly not for everyone. It's not my daily cleanser since I have more normal skin myself and use it sparingly, but if you have oily, acne prone skin and want something versatile, I think this is going to be a really good option for you."
Yay
"Good for acne and hyperpigmentation. Also seborrheic dermatitis."

Frequently asked.

What is CeraVe Acne Clay to Foam Cleanser?

A two percent salicylic acid cleanser combining kaolin clay, ceramides and glycerin for acne treatment and oil control.

Is CeraVe Acne Clay to Foam Cleanser worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.

What is CeraVe Acne Clay to Foam Cleanser's Guru Score?

CeraVe Acne Clay to Foam Cleanser holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is CeraVe Acne Clay to Foam Cleanser best for?

CeraVe Acne Clay to Foam Cleanser is generally suited to acne-prone skin.

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