CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser Review
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- Best for
- dry, sensitive, combination
- Price
- $16.99 / 16 fl oz (473ml)
- Main claim
- Anti-aging firming
- Texture
- Non-foaming cream cleanser
Editorial pick only.
Quick verdict
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser sits in the budget tier at $16.99 for 16 fl oz (473ml). Best for dry, sensitive, combination skin.
Key ingredients
What the hero actives in Hydrating Facial Cleanser are supposed to do.
Primary
Ceramides
Supporting
Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin
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 ->Glycerin
The most foundational humectant in skincare. Pulls water into the upper layers of skin and strengthens the skin barrier.
Read the full Glycerin guide ->Alternatives to CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
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$13.99 / 20 fl oz (591ml)
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Total Cleans'r Remove-It-All Cleanser
$30.00 / 4.9 oz / 145 mL
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Gentle Gel Cleanser
$19.99 / Full size
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Final verdict
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser is a budget cleanser for dry, sensitive, combination 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: Jun 21, 2026. Read how we evaluate.