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55% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 23 in skincare
Sample
43 redditors with explicit opinion · 24 positive · 5 negative · 14 neutral
Score
0.626 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 41–70% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Editor's Pick — Curated classic. On the site regardless of threshold because we trust the long-term reputation.
Sources
r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty, r/TheOrdinarySkincare, r/IndianSkincareAddicts + 6 more
CeraVe · skincare
Editor's Pick
Foaming Facial Cleanser
r/SkincareAddictionUKr/SkincareAddictionr/AsianBeautyr/TheOrdinarySkincarer/IndianSkincareAddictsr/30PlusSkinCare
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
A versatile foaming cleanser used in multi-step routines. Some find it unremarkable for heavy oil control.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.8 from 101,527 reviews — that's roughly 95% positive.
On Reddit: 55% of 43 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 39 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
What redditors love
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Gentle enough to use in double-cleanse routines
“Double cleanse - cleansing balm to dissolve long wear makeup, mascara etc followed by CeraVe foaming cleanser.”
u/ruthlessspiller · r/Makeup →
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Works well as makeup remover when emulsified
“I work Cerave foaming cleanser into an emulsion and use that as makeup remover and then use it again as usual”
u/sweet_creature19 · r/Makeup →
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Noticeable skin improvement after switching to it
“started using a more gentle cleanser (CeraVe Foaming Cleanser) and a moisturiser...It's made a MASSIVE difference”
u/dukacita · r/30PlusSkinCare →
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Fast results even for new users
“Cerave foaming cleanser (HG). Hasn't been that long since I got this but I already feel the difference.”
u/Dependent-Disaster37 · r/IndianSkincareAddicts →
What they don’t
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Not impressive for very oily skin types
“I've always been using heavy foaming cleansers for my oily ass face. Recently it's been the cerave foaming cleanser”
u/toiletmaster12 · r/SkincareAddiction →
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Performs adequately but not exceptionally
“Right now I'm finishing CeraVe Foaming. Don't love it. Don't hate it.”
u/rockettbabe · r/TheOrdinarySkincare →
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Direct quotes
What 43 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/Dependent-Disaster37
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r/IndianSkincareAddicts
Cerave foaming cleanser (HG). Hasn't been that long since I got this but I already feel the difference.
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u/dukacita
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r/30PlusSkinCare
started using a more gentle cleanser (CeraVe Foaming Cleanser) and a moisturiser...It's made a MASSIVE difference
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u/Iam_taylor_lively
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r/40PlusSkinCare
Not gonna lie: CeraVe foaming cleanser is my ride or die! I've tried so many fancy cleansers that cost like $40+ and h
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u/Even_Cauliflower1373
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r/40PlusSkinCare
When my acne was out of control i loved Cerave foaming cleanser. Cheap and effective.
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u/shelleyshocked
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r/SkincareAddiction
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser and Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50. I will never use anything else.
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u/juicyfizz
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r/AsianBeauty
despite rinsing well, it always felt like it left a film on my face. **1/5**
**CeraVe Foaming Cleanser**: I wanted to like this, but ultimately it was way too drying for my skin. It
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"Thanks for the review! The Cerave Foaming Cleanser is also suuuper drying for me (I have normal to dry skin). I had to stop using"
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"LOL. I’ve tried all kinds of stuff, and my face is happiest with Cerave foaming cleanser and the moisture cream in the ugly big pump canister."
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"I've always been using heavy foaming cleansers for my oily ass face. Recently it's been the cerave foaming cleanser"
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"Wash with CeraVe Foaming Cleanser and then use Thayers toner. My skin has never been better!"
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"plus whatever face wash you use after, I use cerave foaming cleanser"
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"Cleanse with Cerave Gentle Foaming Cleanser, just one pump and leave on for 15 seconds then rinse."
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"amount of hydration could combat the itchiness and redness that plagued me. The CeraVe foaming cleanser works wonderfully for me, too. A true case of YMMV."
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"ane. I am no longer on it and my skin is fine now. But when i was on it, I used Cerave foaming cleanser and swore by it since then. I wanted to advance my skin care and try double cle"
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"The recommendation of double cleansing,
ordinary squalene cleanser, as well as cerave foaming cleanser has absolutely transformed my nose. My enlarged pores are almost gone and my no"
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"the other side.
For the record, I'm oily/combination and very acne-prone.
The CeraVe Foaming Cleanser was my HG until I replaced it with VaniCream, which I'm also liking.
I use the"
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"e for oil control), heavier moisturizer. Don't layer too many actives at first. CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser works well for combo skin, and The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid + B5 is great for d"
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"on the right track. Here are some of my favorite recommendations:
1. Cleanser: CeraVe Foaming Cleanser is great, but you could also try the basic Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser of"
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"made about a product review for a Paula’s Choice Sunscreen. I’ve been using the CeraVe foaming cleanser, silk naturals serum, and their AHA for over 4 years. I introduced a .30 retino"
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"Wash face with cerave foaming cleanser"
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"PM: cleanse with Cerave foaming oil cleanser, 3-4 sprays hypochlorous acid solution, 3-4 drops the ordinary"
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"Cleanser: Cerave Foaming cleanser (AM) Superdrug cleansing balm & Cerave Foaming cleanser (PM)"
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"cerave foaming cleanser for oily skin, then i use the simple soothing water cream"
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"AM - Cerave foaming cleanser - Aveeno oat gel moisturiser - Beauty of joseon aqua fresh SPF"
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"cleanse with cerave foaming cleanser"
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"ima be getting the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser then Cerave Moisturizing Lotion with spf 30"
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"Right now I'm finishing CeraVe Foaming. Don't love it. Don't hate it."
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"Cleanse (Cerave foaming cleanser)"
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"I use a cerave foaming face cleanser and then I wanted to add The Ordinary Glycolic Acid to my routine"
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"CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser"
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"I use Cerave foaming facewash and 3x nights adapalene 0.1% 3x nights aziderm azelaic acid 10%"
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"I work Cerave foaming cleanser into an emulsion and use that as makeup remover and then use it again as usual"
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"Double cleanse - cleansing balm to dissolve long wear makeup, mascara etc followed by CeraVe foaming cleanser."
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"routine and became extremely consistent with it and it got SO much better.
1. cerave foaming facial wash
2. cerave daily moisturizing lotion
3. the ordinary niacinimide
4. cosrx s"
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"foods and black pepper may exacerbate the condition.
Use a mild cleanser—try a CeraVe foaming cleanser along with their PM moisturizer. Also, try to avoid skincare products that are"
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"ation of the two products. Plus the face wash is only $9 so it’s a win win.
**CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser:** I enjoyed this at first because it not only helped control my cystic acne, b"
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"nerally a little better
You can use dr sheth’s moisturiser in day time and the cerave foaming cleanser in night time"
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"Currently I'm using: Morning - CeraVe foaming cleanser Boots niamincide moisturiser + spf combo Evening"
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"double clense cerave for normal to oily"
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"am a regular user of cerave facewash and moisturiser"
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"I'll use the cerave face wash in the evening"
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