Hydrating Facial Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by CeraVe
Updated August 22, 2026
Ceramide and hyaluronic acid cleanse hydrates dry skin but can cause breakouts.
What the community says
Designed for normal to dry skin, this creamy cleanser uses ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture. It’s gentle, fragrance-free, and suited for sensitive skin but can clog pores and trigger acne for some users. Oily and combination skin types often find it leaves a filmy residue and question its cleansing power.
What this means for you
Backed by 29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Non-foaming, lotion-like texture supports dry, sensitive skin hydration
- Contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid to help repair the skin barrier
- Fragrance-free and widely accessible at drugstores
Watch out for
- Lotiony texture may feel like residue and insufficient cleansing for oily skin
- Reported to cause clogged pores and breakouts in acne-prone users
- Can cause stinging or irritation on compromised or reactive skin barriers
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Real Reddit threads — 894 mentions across 29 threads
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 3 more, summarized.
“You can start using gentle facial cleansers (cerave, cetaphil)”
Mentioned
“i used to use cerave cleanser, azealic acid, and cerave PM moisturizer.”
Mentioned
“I guess that should be hold for now?”
Mentioned
“Cerave Hydrating facial cleanser”
Positive
“But switching to Cerave hydrating wash from Cetaphil made my skin less irritated & less prone to breakouts.”
Positive
“Personally, I felt the hydrating cleanser was more hydrating. It helped ease irritation brought about by the tazorac.”
Positive
“morning * cerave hydrating facial cleanser”
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“evening * cerave hydrating facial cleanser”
Positive
“my routine for dermarolling: wash my face with my normal cleanser (listed below), dermaroll”
Positive
“- Wash my face with Cerave hydrating cleanser (did you expect anything else?😋)”
Positive
“So here is my really BASIC routine:”
Positive
“✨AM✨”
Positive
“AM: Cerave hydrating cleanser, drop of Hada Labo premium”
Positive
“Routine (cleanse + toner + moisturize +/- SPF, I rarely use actives due to sensitivity)”
Positive
“AM: Cerave hydrating cleanser, drop of Hada Labo premium (it spreads really well)”
Positive
“I used to use CeraVe Hydrating cleanser for years and I don't think it did anything for me.”
Cautionary
“Rinsing in the AM, and Dove in the PM works for me.”
Cautionary
“I bought bars in bulk at CostCo.”
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