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Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser.

CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
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About this product

A foaming oil cleanser formulated with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and squalene to gently remove makeup and cleanse without stripping or leaving residue.

Best for

Dry skinSensitive skin
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The Guru Index verdict

76%

Approved

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus are unanimously enthusiastic about this cleanser. The consistent praise centers on its ability to remove makeup and sunscreen effectively while feeling gentle and hydrating rather than stripping. Multiple reviewers highlight that it has replaced their double cleanse routine, saving time and money. The formula is noted for leaving skin comfortable and non-tight after rinsing, with particular appreciation for how the squalene keeps skin nourished. Gurus recommend it across all skin types despite its dry-skin positioning, and several mention using it as both a face cleanser and hand soap.
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Key actives & flags

Hyaluronic acidCeramidesSqualaneFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Aqua/​Water, Glycerin, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polysorbate 20, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, PEG-6 Caprylic/​Capric Glycerides, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Capryloyl Glycine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Benzoic Acid

Every take, in full

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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"It performs like a gentle foaming face wash. It does its job. I'm going to give it a nine out of 10. I think it's a pretty good cleanser."
All 2 takes from Kelly Driscoll
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"It performs like a gentle foaming face wash. It does its job. I'm going to give it a nine out of 10. I think it's a pretty good cleanser."
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"In the summer my combo skin does tend to get a lot more oily and sometimes you sweat at night too, so I just feel a little bit better in the summer months with a nice foaming cleanser like this one."
Approved
"This is my favorite cleanser lately. I'm on like probably my 10th bottle of this. This has turned my double cleanse into a single cleanse. On days that I have on a full face of makeup, all I need is this. It takes off all of my makeup. I rinse it off. It does not leave any residue on my skin. I don't feel the need to follow this up with another cleanser."
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All 3 takes from The Budget Dermatologist
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"It's right around $12 on Amazon and it's one of my favorites. I am using this all the time right now. This has replaced my double cleanse and turned it into a single cleanse. So for just a few dollars more, if you are somebody who needs two, a double cleanse into water-based cleanser to clean the makeup off your skin and cleanse your skin thoroughly, try this. It's a great budget kind of all-in-one hack to save you a little bit of money."
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"This is my favorite cleanser lately. I'm on like probably my 10th bottle of this. This has turned my double cleanse into a single cleanse. On days that I have on a full face of makeup, all I need is this. It takes off all of my makeup. I rinse it off. It does not leave any residue on my skin. I don't feel the need to follow this up with another cleanser."
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"This has taken my double cleanse to a single cleanse and really sped up my own routine. I use this to remove my makeup, wash it off my skin, and then I don't have to do any other cleanser after this one. I wear light makeup, and it works very well for that."
Approved
"I like this because it's best of both worlds. It's very gentle and moisturizing on the skin, but at the same time you're getting that nice lather and foam that cleanses the skin really nicely. It has the ceramides in here, it also has hyaluronic acid and squalene oil, and this did a really good job to cleanse the skin. I used this as the second cleanse in my nighttime routine and then occasionally in my morning routine. If you love CeraVe and you like something that is hydrating, gentle, nourishing on the skin but also lathers up without stripping the skin barrier, then this is a really nice one to look into."
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"This is their new hydrating foaming oil cleanser. They say this is great for very dry to dry skin types but in my opinion this is perfect for all skin types. I have combination skin and from my experience with this, this does not leave any type of residue left behind. It doesn't make your skin feel tight after you have rinsed it off. It really is a wonderful formulation that keeps your skin comfortable. There are three ceramides in here, there's hyaluronic acid and squalene. The squalene ingredient is the one that's going to keep that skin nice and comfortable. When you're using this it honestly just feels like a gel cleanser that just emulsifies into this really nice foamy lather, but when you rinse your face your face isn't stripped and tight. That squalene ingredient just ensures that your skin remains comfortable."
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"This is their new hydrating foaming oil cleanser. They say this is great for very dry to dry skin types but in my opinion this is perfect for all skin types. From my experience with this, this does not leave any type of residue left behind. It doesn't make your skin feel tight after you have rinsed it off. It really is a wonderful formulation that keeps your skin comfortable. There are three ceramides in here, there's hyaluronic acid and squalene. This ingredient is the one that's going to keep that skin nice and comfortable. When you're using this it honestly just feels like a gel cleanser that just emulsifies into this really nice foamy lather. When you rinse your face your face isn't stripped and tight. That squalene ingredient just ensures that your skin remains comfortable. When you rinse off your face and you pat your face dry your skin feels really nice. It just feels like your skin, which is what I really like in a cleanser, especially this time of year. I don't want anything that's going to strip my skin or leave some type of heavy residue left behind."
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"When you rinse off your face and you pat your face dry your skin feels really nice, it just feels like your skin, which is what I really like in a cleanser, especially this time of year. I don't want anything that's going to strip my skin or leave some type of heavy residue left behind. I truly believe this is great for all skin types, but if you have dry skin, sensitive skin, you're going to really enjoy it. I love this, I highly recommend it, and I can honestly see this being a new favorite for sure."
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"I love this as that second cleanse but occasionally I will use this in my morning routine and a little bit goes a long way because it does foam up and spread across the skin really nicely so you're getting your money's worth here. This is very gentle non-stripping and it doesn't leave a film on the skin. It's great for dry to very dry skin types but honestly I feel like anybody could use this. I have combination skin and I'm acne prone and this doesn't break me out. There's squalene in here which is a very hydrating ingredient, there are three ceramides to strengthen and repair that skin barrier and there's hyaluronic acid. If you're looking for a good summertime gel foaming cleanser this is it."
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"This is great for dry to very dry skin types but honestly I feel like anybody could use this. I have combination skin and I'm acne prone, this doesn't break me out and this is also very gentle, non-stripping and it doesn't leave a film on the skin. I like to use this more at night time as that second cleanse because this really does foam up nicely on the skin and it really ensures that your skin is super clean before you go in with your skin care. A little bit goes a long way because it does foam up and spread across the skin really nicely so you're getting your money's worth here. There's squalene in here which is a very hydrating ingredient, there are three ceramides to strengthen and repair that skin barrier, and there's hyaluronic acid."
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"I like this because it's best of both worlds. It's very gentle and moisturizing on the skin, but at the same time you're getting that nice lather and foam that cleanses the skin really nicely. It has the ceramides in here, it also has hyaluronic acid and squalene oil, and this did a really good job to cleanse the skin. I used this as the second cleanse in my nighttime routine and then occasionally in my morning routine. If you love CeraVe and you like something that is hydrating, gentle, nourishing on the skin but also lathers up without stripping the skin barrier, then this is a really nice one to look into."
Approved
"I really put this to the test with two rounds of the CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser for dry to very dry skin. This was a 2023 cleanser favorite for me and I have since repurchased it. What I like about it is that it has this oily emollient feel to it as it's gliding over your skin and then it works up into a gentle silky lather. It's not the least bit drying or irritating. It's very effective at getting makeup off without using an oil cleanser, although if you have heavy makeup this alone might not be enough. Like all of CeraVe's products, it has ceramides, it has hyaluronic acid, it has cholesterol. These are things that in a cleanser can be deposited behind on the skin and don't just rinse off right away, so they can help in making sure that your skin does not become overly dry or stripped with cleansing. I really like this, and I also used it a fair amount as a hand wash."
All 23 takes from Dr Dray
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"I'm going to come in of course washing my face this morning with the CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser."
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"I've just been washing my hands with this CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser, and it works really well in that regard."
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"I use it in the morning to wash my face and then I use it as a hand soap."
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"The CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser has really stood out to me as one of the more innovative new cleansers of the year. By itself it actually removes like my mascara, water resistant sunscreen, without needing a pre-oil cleanse. It says foaming oil but it's not really an oil, but it does work kind of like an all-in-one cleanser. It's just very effective."
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"I'm going to come in and wash my face using the CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser. I always want to start with lukewarm water. I always just use my fingers in like little soft circles and this ladies and gentlemen is exfoliating right here just washing your face consistently, you know, on a daily basis one to two times daily, the frequencies depending on what your skin tolerates and needs, is actually helping to support exfoliate."
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"Get dirtified infections coming in with the cvey hydrating foaming oil cleanser"
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"While it's marketed for dry and very dry skin, I think those of you who have oily skin or combination skin would be well served by this cleanser as illustrated by how good it is at removing water resistant sunscreen. It's going to do a good job removing excess sebum on the skin surface but without stripping the skin of moisturizing factors. In fact it deposits hydrating ingredients behind. Ultimately I think it's a great cleanser for a variety of skin types. For me personally this one has stood out as a step up in comparison to some of the others in terms of its cleansability, its hydrating properties, and the fact that it removes a lot of the grime on its own but it doesn't leave the skin feeling sensitive. I've gotten a lot of feedback from you guys over the years who have tried CeraVe cleansers and find that they burn and sting. I think you're going to find that this is not that way. I really do think it represents an improvement upon some of their other cleansing formulas."
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"This new CeraVe cleanser actually removed that and it removed mascara eyeshadow. I have tried out many cleansers micellar waters cleansing oils cleansing bombs makeup removers and a true test is the mascara test. I was able to use just this cleanser in the shower get out of the shower and zero raccoon eyes. This is not a harsh cleanser. It's suitable for dry sensitive skin. It's suitable for eczema rosacea. While it's marketed for dry and very dry skin, I think those of you who have oily skin or combination skin would be well served by this cleanser because of how good it is at removing at least water resistant sunscreen. It's going to do a good job removing excess sebum on the skin surface but without stripping the skin of moisturizing factors. In fact it deposits hydrating ingredients behind. Ultimately I think it's a great cleanser for a variety of skin types."
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"I think they're being super liberal with the term oil cleanser to me this is more of a gel cleanser with a gentle foam. CeraVe has a pretty extensive cleanser portfolio and I have to say for me personally this one has stood out as a step up in comparison to some of the others in terms of its cleanse ability, its hydrating properties and the fact that it removes a lot of the grime on its own but it doesn't leave the skin feeling sensitive. I've gotten a lot of feedback from you guys over the years who have tried CeraVe cleansers and find that they burn and sting. I think you're going to find that this is not that way. I really do think it represents an improvement upon some of their other cleansing formulas. The price point is not too bad. This is fragrance free and easy to tolerate around the eyes. You can use this to remove eye makeup no problem."
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"I'm going to wash my face with the CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser."
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"It behaves like a combination of a cleansing oil and a gentle cleanser all wrapped into one, so instead of a double cleanse, it kind of bridges a gap between the two and does a good job by itself removing water resistant sunscreen. It passed the tinted water resistant test and also does a good job removing cosmetics, with no raccoon eye residue left behind. If you're someone who doesn't really use a lot of makeup but you do wear water resistant sunscreen, you might find that this is all you need, you don't necessarily need an oil cleanser or cleansing balm. It very nicely bridges the gap between a cleansing oil and a gentle cleanser all in one formula."
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"It passed the tinted water resistant test. It also does a good job removing cosmetics, never got any like raccoon eye residue left behind. So if you're someone especially who doesn't really use a lot of makeup but you do wear water resistant sunscreen, you might find that this is all you need. This product kind of very nicely bridges the gap between a cleansing oil and a gentle cleanser all in one formula. It's free of fragrance and another thing I really like about this cleanser is it makes a great hand wash."
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"It has sodium hyaluronate, a humectant that can deposit behind and help improve moisture retention, helping to further counteract the dryness. While I don't really find that this has an oily texture to it, it does to a certain extent behave like a combination of a cleansing oil and a gentle cleanser all wrapped into one, so instead of a double cleanse, it kind of bridges a gap between the two and does a good job by itself removing water resistant sunscreen. It also does a good job removing cosmetics, never got any like raccoon eye residue left behind. So if you're someone especially who doesn't really use a lot of makeup but you do wear water resistant sunscreen, you might find that this is all you need. You don't necessarily need oil cleanser or cleansing balm."
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"The CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser is nice and hydrating, lightweight, breathable, antioxidant packed, and good for the moisture barrier. I find an oil cleanser to be a superior way to remove eye makeup, mascara, and all that stuff as opposed to a typical cleanser."
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"I've been using the hydrating foaming oil cleanser from CeraVe and I'm really liking this. I also use it as a hand wash. The thing I've been liking about this cleanser though is it's nice and silky, it almost you can almost feel it depositing behind some moisturizing ingredients, which cleansers can do."
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"I finished CeraVe's hydrating foaming oil cleanser for dry and very dry skin. This lasted a long time for me. I purchased it back in 2023 and used it daily as a second step in my double cleanse routine. I also use this a fair amount to wash my hands and it is wonderful. I really liked it and definitely would repurchase it. It's not drying, it rinses off the skin easily, and by itself without an oil cleanse it actually takes makeup off pretty well. Some really gentle mild cleansers don't really get your mascara off, this does. It has a little bit of a foam to it but it's hydrating, it's not drying. I would definitely repurchase this again."
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"I think it's a really nice formula. I've also been using it as a hand wash. I certainly don't experience burning or stinging with this."
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"I've continued using it since my review of this product back in June and I have here and there noticed that I do get some raccoon eyes and do still need to use an oil cleanser, but by and large it does a really good job. It's a really efficient cleanser but not only does it remove the dirt and oil and stuff, but it does not leave your skin feeling dry, tight, squeaky clean, stripped of moisture. It also does a good job removing excess sebum from the skin surface, so this is a great option if you have oily skin, but because of the moisturizing ingredients that it leaves behind, it's also a great option if you have dry skin. Wonderful if you have sensitive skin as well. If you have rosacea, I think you might enjoy this cleanser. I think you might find it works well for you. This one they really did a good job. I was like, is this really adding much, but I went ahead and tried it and I'm really glad I did. I use this a lot as a hand wash as well. It's in my bathroom and I use it not only to wash my face but also to wash your hands."
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"The CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser, I don't find it to be like an oil, I don't find it to be like a foam, I just find it to be more of a gel honestly. It does a good job removing oil, gently exfoliating the skin while also replenishing things like ceramides and hyaluronic acid in the skin to really just balance out overall moisture and not be too taxing on the moisture barrier. In my experience, the CeraVe foaming oil cleanser actually takes off makeup really well and my water resistant sunscreens."
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"I've really been enjoying the CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser and I also have been using it as a hand wash. Harsher soaps don't get your hands any cleaner, they just dry out your skin and lead to irritant hand dermatitis."
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"I've been using the CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser and I've actually really been liking it. The cleanser is helping dislodge corneocytes to smooth the skin surface. Gentle cleansers like this are often formulated with things like hyaluronic acid and ceramides that help replenish the moisture barrier so that you're not stripping away."
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"I really put this to the test with two rounds of the CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser for dry to very dry skin. This was a 2023 cleanser favorite for me and I have since repurchased it. What I like about it is that it has this oily emollient feel to it as it's gliding over your skin and then it works up into a gentle silky lather. It's not the least bit drying or irritating. It's very effective at getting makeup off without using an oil cleanser, although if you have heavy makeup this alone might not be enough. Like all of CeraVe's products, it has ceramides, it has hyaluronic acid, it has cholesterol. These are things that in a cleanser can be deposited behind on the skin and don't just rinse off right away, so they can help in making sure that your skin does not become overly dry or stripped with cleansing. I really like this, and I also used it a fair amount as a hand wash."
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"The ingredients here are water, glycerin which is a hydrating ingredient, plus surfactants. Interestingly enough, the ninth ingredient on here actually is the first oil in this entire formula, i.e., it's at about 1 to 2% of this oil cleanser. This is a reason they're able to turn an oil into foam, so you're not going to find much hydration with this. And actually I would even say that the foaming is drying the skin out a little bit. Considering that the hydrating foaming cleanser literally says for normal to very dry skin, I would actually recommend the hydrating cleanser for dry, eczema prone skin instead."
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