Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by CeraVe
Updated September 16, 2026
Oil-to-foam cleanser removes makeup and SPF gently; can cause dryness and breakouts.
What the community says
This is a hybrid oil-to-foam cleanser praised for makeup and sunscreen removal while being gentle. Many with dry or sensitive skin report it causes dryness or barrier issues. Some with acne saw breakouts resolved by stopping it, so it’s a YMMV product.
What this means for you
Backed by 30 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Hybrid oil-to-foam remover effective at water-resistant sunscreen and makeup
- Gentle gel-like texture avoids heavy oiliness and doesn’t irritate rosacea
- Fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin users despite some cautions
Watch out for
- May dry out skin and compromise moisture barrier with repeated use
- Reported to cause cystic acne and closed comedones in some users
- Not a traditional oil cleanser; some still require a second cleanser
Product details
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Real Reddit threads — 163 mentions across 30 threads
CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more, summarized.
“I wash my face once daily at night with cerave oil foaming cleanser.”
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“My routine is… tret .05% every 2 days... I wash my face once daily at night with cerave oil foaming cleanser.”
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“Can you share your full skincare routine over the past year?”
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“Cerave foaming oil cleanser has done wonders for me personally.”
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“It removes everything so swiftly and easily for me.”
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“All water resistant sunscreen is gone in like 20 seconds”
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“Evening Routine:”
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“1. CeraVe Hydrating Oil Cleanser *(double cleanse!!)*”
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“CeraVe Hydrating Oil Cleanser *(double cleanse!!)*”
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“CeraVe Moisturizing Hydrating Oil Cleanser”
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“CeraVe Moisturizing Oil Cleanser”
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“CeraVe Moisturizing Oil Cleanser (in shower)”
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“PM: cleanse with Cerave foaming oil cleanser, 3-4 sprays hypochlorous acid solution, 3-4 drops the ordinary soothing and barrier support serum, la roche-posay cicaplast balm b5+”
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“This is the routine I used last night/this morning and what I am going to stick with for 30 days before adjusting any products.”
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“My face already feels so much better and it’s only been 24 hours.”
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“PM: wash with CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil cleanser OR Joesoef Sulphur soap (alternating daily)”
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“Routine:”
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“These are my results after just 14 days.”
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