Hydrating Facial Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by CeraVe
Updated September 16, 2026
Ceramide and hyaluronic acid cleanser for moisture without dryness; can clog pores or irritate.
What the community says
This cream-like cleanser is rich in ceramides and hyaluronic acid, mainly used for dry to sensitive skin. It supports barrier repair and hydration but may leave a residue that can worsen congestion or feel heavy on oilier skin. Some users report irritation or breakouts, especially with compromised barriers or acne-prone skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid for hydration and barrier support
- Often recommended for sensitive or dry skin needing gentle cleansing
- Non-foaming texture minimizes tightness and maintains moisture balance
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Real Reddit threads — 1,015 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)”
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“i used to use cerave cleanser, azealic acid, and cerave PM moisturizer.”
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“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.”
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“morning * cerave hydrating facial cleanser”
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“evening * cerave hydrating facial cleanser”
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“my routine for dermarolling: wash my face with my normal cleanser (listed below), dermaroll”
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“- Wash my face with Cerave hydrating cleanser (did you expect anything else?😋)”
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“So here is my really BASIC routine:”
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“✨AM✨”
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“AM: Cerave hydrating cleanser, drop of Hada Labo premium”
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“Routine (cleanse + toner + moisturize +/- SPF, I rarely use actives due to sensitivity)”
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“AM: Cerave hydrating cleanser, drop of Hada Labo premium (it spreads really well)”
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“I used to use CeraVe Hydrating cleanser for years and I don't think it did anything for me.”
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“Rinsing in the AM, and Dove in the PM works for me.”
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“I bought bars in bulk at CostCo.”
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