Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm — Reddit Reviews
by CeraVe
Updated October 9, 2026
Ceramides in a makeup-removing balm for double cleansing; stubborn to rinse.
What the community says
A ceramide balm cleanser for the first night cleanse, especially if you wear makeup or lean tretinoin-dry. It plays nicely with sensitive skin, but it can cling and needs a proper second cleanse.
What this means for you
What people love
- Ceramides plus cholesterol in a balm format
- Works as a first cleanse for makeup
- Sensitive-skin friendly for some users
Watch out for
Product details
Skin Type
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Eczema
Some evidence
Ceramides: 10 studies tested it on its own. See all 16 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found ceramides helped eczema
- They often reduced itching, redness, dryness, and other visible signs of eczema
- They often improved the skin barrier and helped the skin hold more water
- Some studies found ceramides worked about as well as other common creams
- Used with other treatment, ceramides sometimes sped skin clearing and shortened flares
Skin Barrier
Some evidence
Ceramides: 2 studies tested it on its own. See all 14 studies
What the studies found
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 8 mentions across 4 threads
CeraVe Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/tretinoin, r/koreanskincare and 2 more, summarized.
“I’ve used the cerave cleansing balm for years and I really like it.”
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“I double cleanse at night with the cerave and then my face wash (I use laroche pose).”
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“The other thing, is I would really recommend using an oil based cleanser, or a cleansing balm at night”
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“double cleanse with cerave make up remover balm”
Positive
“My current routine”
Positive
“I feel like my skin looks so much brighter and the breakouts are basically gone.”
Positive
“Cerave Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm”
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“If you want cheap options that work fine for super sensitive skin for a cleansing balm, here are a few that work fine for me”
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“Cerave also makes a good one”
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“the Cerave balm cleanser (in a little jar) works too”
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“Oil-based cleansers usually get all that off better”
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