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Foaming Facial Cleanser — Reddit Reviews

by CeraVe

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Updated August 19, 2026

Ceramides and niacinamide support barrier in a foaming cleanser; can be drying.

What the community says

This foaming cleanser includes ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, which aid skin barrier support and hydration. It's designed for normal to oily skin but can be drying or irritating for sensitive or dry skin. Users often reduce usage or switch cleansers if irritation occurs.

From Reddit

Backed by 29 threads from r/tretinoin, r/AsianBeauty and 5 more.

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What people love

  • Includes ceramides and niacinamide for barrier support
  • Foaming texture effective for oily and combination skin
  • Widely used in straightforward AM/PM routines

Watch out for

  • Can overly dry or strip sensitive and dry skin
  • May irritate or cause redness on compromised barriers
  • Some report breakouts or flaking when overused

Product details

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Real Reddit threads545 mentions across 29 threads

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/tretinoin, r/AsianBeauty and 5 more, summarized.

• ⁠Cerave - Foaming Cleanser (days I don’t shave)

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PM (Cleanse) everyday:

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• ⁠Cerave - Foaming Cleanser

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PM: double cleanse with oil and gel cleanser (this is currently Fancl and Cerave foaming)

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this is currently Fancl and Cerave foaming

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PM: double cleanse with oil and gel cleanser

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CeraVe Foaming Cleanser

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PM: - CeraVe Foaming Cleanser

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My routine:

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• ⁠Cerave - Foaming Cleanser (days I don’t shave)

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• ⁠Cerave - Foaming Cleanser

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I have oily combination. I recommend either the foaming or hydrating. I’ve noticed the foaming dries me out sometimes but I add the Bija Cica Mist to put my skin back to hydration mode.

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My Routine now: CeraVe foaming cleanser

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the rest in a CeraVe foaming cleanser

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CeraVe foaming cleanser , beauty of joseon & CENTELLA sunscreen SPF 50+

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