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Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser.

Cetaphil Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser
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About this product

A foaming cream cleanser formulated with amino acids, glycerin, niacinamide, vitamins B5 and E, and prebiotic aloe to gently remove makeup and sunscreen while hydrating sensitive and dry skin.

Best for

Dry skinSensitive skin
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The Guru Index verdict

81%

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What the gurus are saying

Dermatologists consistently praise this cleanser for breaking the mold of foaming products, which typically suit oily skin, by delivering a hydrating and non-stripping clean even for dry and sensitive skin types. The amino acid technology and prebiotic aloe are cited as key ingredients that soothe while the creamy-yet-foamy texture effectively removes makeup and water-resistant sunscreen without leaving skin tight or compromised. It's recommended as a gentle single cleanser for those who don't wear heavy makeup, though dermatologists note it works well as part of a broader skincare routine to support the skin barrier.
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Key actives & flags

NiacinamideFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Pantolactone, Citric Acid

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What the gurus are saying.

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"This is the newest Cetaphil Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser, and it's great for those with dry sensitive skin. This one I say is probably better at removing makeup, and they use amino acid technology different from what we saw in the gentle skin cleanser. This is a newer one where you get this foamy creamy texture that's very hydrating. Usually we think of foaming cleansers as better for oily skin, but the foam here is actually okay for those with dry skin because they're using amino acid technology. So if you have makeup or water resistant sunscreen, you can consider this one. It still has glycerin, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, but it also has prebiotic aloe which is very soothing. I really like that they came out with this nice cleanser, and a lot of my patients enjoy it."
All 2 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai
Which Cetaphil Cleanser Is Best For Your Skin? Dermatologist Breaks It Down!
"This is the newest Cetaphil Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser, and it's great for those with dry sensitive skin. This one I say is probably better at removing makeup, and they use amino acid technology different from what we saw in the gentle skin cleanser. This is a newer one where you get this foamy creamy texture that's very hydrating. Usually we think of foaming cleansers as better for oily skin, but the foam here is actually okay for those with dry skin because they're using amino acid technology. So if you have makeup or water resistant sunscreen, you can consider this one. It still has glycerin, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, but it also has prebiotic aloe which is very soothing. I really like that they came out with this nice cleanser, and a lot of my patients enjoy it."
Which Cetaphil Cleanser Is Best For Your Skin? Dermatologist Breaks It Down!
"This one has the glycerin, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, but it also has the prebiotic aloe which is very soothing. I really like that they came out with this nice cleanser. A lot of my patients enjoy it and other dermatologists I talk to like this new one."
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"if you're using things like Cetaphil foaming cleansers you can satisfy oily skin with a product like this and also supplement your skin barrier and then you can really put nice serums on and you'll still be able to absorb it."
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"The Cetaphil Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser comes in a big bottle with an easy to dispense pump. It's fragrance free, paraben free, hypoallergenic, and contains wonderful ingredients including niacinamide, B5, vitamin E, glycerin, and prebiotic aloe. What I really love about this is the formula, as the name implies it's creamy but yet foams nicely. When you wash it off you don't feel like your skin is super stripped, dry, or tight. For individuals who don't wear a lot of water-resistant sunscreen or makeup, this can be your one-stop shop of cleansing to use at night before you sleep. I find that for the majority of the times when I don't wear a lot of makeup and wear water-resistant sunscreen, this is enough to thoroughly remove everything. If you're looking for a good effective cleanser that's going to remove things that are easy to come off but won't leave your skin feeling super stripped, or you're just not into double cleansing but want a good gentle cleanser, this is a great option."
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