CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Review
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- Best for
- oily, combination, dry
- Price
- $16.99 / 12 fl oz (355ml)
- Main claim
- Anti-aging firming
- Texture
- Gel that lathers into a light foam
Editorial pick only.
Quick verdict
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser sits in the budget tier at $16.99 for 12 fl oz (355ml). Best for oily, combination, dry skin.
Key ingredients
What the hero actives in Foaming Facial Cleanser are supposed to do.
Primary
Ceramides
Supporting
Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide
Learn more about these actives
Ceramides
Naturally-occurring lipids that hold the skin barrier together. Lose them and your skin loses water and irritates more easily.
Read the full Ceramides guide ->Hyaluronic Acid
A humectant that binds up to 1000x its weight in water, plumping skin and softening the appearance of fine lines.
Read the full Hyaluronic Acid guide ->Niacinamide
A multi-tasking vitamin B3 derivative that reduces pore appearance, calms redness, brightens uneven tone, and strengthens the skin barrier.
Read the full Niacinamide guide ->Alternatives to CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Other cleansers we have reviewed.
ALASTIN
Gentle Cleanser
$58.00 / Full size
Read review ->Avene
Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser
$28.00 / 6.7 fl oz (200ml)
Read review ->Bioderma
Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
$20.99 / 16.9 fl oz (500ml)
Read review ->Bioderma
Hydrabio H2O Micellar Water
$20.99 / 16.9 fl oz (500ml)
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Final verdict
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser is a budget cleanser for oily, combination, dry skin.
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Editor's note
Reviewed by the BLC Editorial Team using our standardized 7-criteria scoring methodology. Independent and not sponsored.
Last updated: Sep 28, 2026. Read how we evaluate.