
About this product
A hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser designed to remove makeup and sunscreen while protecting the skin barrier, formulated with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and amino acids.
Full ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Pca, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Aspartic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycine, Trideceth-6, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Threonine, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Serine, Sodium Benzoate, Valine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Proline, Isoleucine
Guru Score
Yay
11 experts · Strong agreementWhat they liked
What they flagged
Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.
What the gurus are saying
This cleanser transforms from a creamy texture to a gentle lather, striking a balance that removes makeup and oil without the stripped, squeaky-clean feeling that can damage your skin barrier, especially important if you're using retinoids or have sensitive skin. Dermatologists and skincare experts praise its versatility across all skin types, and it earns particular recognition for working well on combination skin (oily T-zone, dry cheeks) and for being free of cocamidopropyl betaine, a common allergen. Use morning and night, and know that while it handles makeup reasonably well, it does not replace a full double cleanse routine.
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Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it can get into a pore rather than just working on the surface. That is why it has long-standing evidence for blackheads and milder acne.
Source: DermNet
Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.
Source: DermNet
Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.
Source: DermNet
A hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser designed to remove makeup and sunscreen while protecting the skin barrier, formulated with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and amino acids.
Mostly yes. 8 of the 11 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 78%.
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser holds a Guru Score of 78%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 11 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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