What the community says
Pros
- Ceramide and hyaluronic acid-rich formula that supports barrier repair without stripping skin.
- Favored for its creamy, non-foaming texture that suits dry and sensitive skin types.
- Commonly used in minimalist routines alongside moisturizers and treatments for gentle cleansing.
Cons
- Does not fully remove makeup or sunscreen, often requiring double cleansing or supplementary oil-based cleansers.
- Some users experience burning, stinging, or worsening of acne and redness, especially those with compromised skin barriers or rosacea.
- Frequently reported to leave a residue or film and can occasionally clog pores, leading to breakouts or milia.
Product details
Key Ingredients
Good for
Use caution
Commonly Used With
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/SkincareAddictionIn routine
10.3k pts · 354 comments
“Cerave Hydrating facial cleanser”
“switching to Cerave hydrating wash from Cetaphil made my skin less irritated & less prone to breakouts.”
“Personally, I felt the hydrating cleanser was more hydrating. It helped ease irritation brought about by the tazorac.”
“Cerave Hydrating facial cleanser”
“Personally, I felt the hydrating cleanser was more hydrating.”
“It helped ease irritation brought about by the tazorac.”
r/AsianBeautyIn routine
2.7k pts · 166 comments
“cerave hydrating facial cleanser”
“morning * cerave hydrating facial cleanser”
“evening * cerave hydrating facial cleanser”
r/tretinoinIn routine
2.6k pts · 338 comments
“Wash my face with Cerave hydrating cleanser (did you expect anything else?😋)”
“my skin is doing really well as of now... after maybe a year or so I am planning to start with more actives but right now i want my skin to get used to the tret.”
“I don’t like to overdo it with too much products because my skin is doing really well as of now”
r/tretinoinDidn't work
2.1k pts · 143 comments
“I used to use CeraVe Hydrating cleanser for years and I don't think it did anything for me.”
“Rinsing in the AM, and Dove in the PM works for me.”
“I was tired of guessing what skincare to use, so I am really happy that seeing a doctor actually helped get me in the right direction.”
“I used to use CeraVe Hydrating cleanser for years and I don't think it did anything for me.”
“...I don't think it did anything for me.”
r/tretinoinIn routine
1.6k pts · 91 comments
“PM Routine: Garnier Micellar Water, CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser, La Roche-Posay Triple Repair Moisturizer, La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 (only occasionally when very dry)”
“PM Tretinoin Routine: Garnier Micellar Water, CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser, La Roche-Posay Triple Repair Moisturizer, CeraVe Healing Ointment (corners of mouth, under eyes, nostrils, ear lobes) Tretinoin Cream 0.025%”