Foaming Facial Cleanser - Normal to Oily Skin

CeraVe

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4.0

511 reviews
73%
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4.3/5
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A foaming gel face wash is ideal for removing excess oil, dirt, and makeup. When choosing a facial cleanser for normal to oily skin, it’s important to look for a formula that's gentle, won’t disrupt your skin’s natural protective barrier (which can leave skin feeling dry or tight), and contains ingredients that help maintain its moisture balance.

ingredients

AQUA / WATER / EAU, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, NIACINAMIDE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, CHOLESTEROL, DISODIUM EDTA, PROPYLPARABEN, CITRIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, XANTHAN GUM.

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    1.0
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    reeree7

    13 years ago

    This cleanser broke me out! Pimples (cystic ones which I don't normally get)Cerave, Cataphil, and Purpose have all broken me out. I dont know what it is about these clear cleansers that are touted...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    mppaul23

    13 years ago

    This is a nice cleansing product. However, takes more than 3 pumps to build just a slight foaming. I did not see anything super that would make me run out and buy this again. No real negatives,...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Tan, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    vwarrick

    13 years ago

    LADIES!!! I have found the best face wash. I usually wear Revlon Color Stay for oily / combination skin. If you wear this full coverage foundation then you know how difficult it can be to...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    missykeyana

    13 years ago

    My husband was given samples of this from the dermatologist. After seeing that his face looked less grimy and flaky despite his acne-fighting prescriptions, I decided to try it for myself. I have...

    About reviewer (324 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

    HairBlack, Kinky, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    wixter

    13 years ago

    This product is perfect for my sensitive skin. It gets rid of my oil without making my skin feel tight. It moisturizes my skin without making it feel greasy. It gets rid of all of my makeup and...

    About reviewer (109 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    fallingashes93

    13 years ago

    Bought it three times and it's perfect. My dermatologist told me about it cause with using epiduo you shouldn't use other things that are harsh and it changed my skin. Works great with clarisonic.

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    harmonyjensen

    13 years ago

    I've finally finished an entire bottle of CeraVe Foaming Cleanser, so I feel like I can give an accurate review now. I absolutely love it! Before, I used the Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash and it...

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    velvetgirl

    13 years ago

    Cerave is about twice as much what you pay for any other cleanser but you also get twice as much, so it evens out in the long run. I was amazed by this cleanser. I didn't have high expectations at...

    About reviewer (103 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    AuNatural716

    13 years ago

    Although this was a step up from the Cerave hydrating cleanser, I still found this to not meet up to my expectations. This is a gel cleanser that suds up really well and leaves your skin a tad dry....

    About reviewer (264 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    ashestoamour

    13 years ago

    This product left a horrible firm on my skin. It also caused me to get whiteheads all over my skin. For a product continually touted as gentle, that was not my experience at all. I have had much...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    maquin22

    13 years ago

    I want to add to all the accolades here. Although this is geared towards oily skin, I find this cleanser is fantastic even for my dryish skin. While I do like Cerave moisturizing cleanser, it...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Leajer424

    13 years ago

    I have problem acne prone skin and I'm trying to minimize what I do/apply to my skin, hoping that now, at the age of 30, my skin can balance itself out (b/c at this point, even though I've been...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    slightlystarry

    13 years ago

    This is AMAZING. I have combination sensitive skin, so it is very difficult to find good cleansers that will keep my oily areas clear but at the same time be delicate enough to prevent irritation...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    vpivoine

    13 years ago

    It is the BEST makeup removing facial cleanser I've ever used (both Asian brands and US brands). It removes makeup really well without being irritating or over-drying. Even if you don't wear...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    4eyes

    13 years ago

    I have very oily, acne prone yet sensitive skin. This is a great cleanser that cleans well yet without irritating or overly drying my skin. It's a clear liquid cleanser with some (not much)...

    About reviewer (154 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairGrey, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    mielr

    13 years ago

    I used J&Js Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash as my PM cleanser for AGES, and I decided I wanted to change to something cruelty-free (J&J tests on animals) and something fragrance-free. I decided to...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Curly, Coarse

    EyesGray

    4.0
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    XoXoSinCity

    13 years ago

    FInally a simpple, basic cleanser I can use 2x a day (which is unheard of for my super clog prone easily irritated skin) that leaves my face feeling clean and doesn't dry me out over time like...

    About reviewer (383 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    marsi23

    13 years ago

    I hate to post a negative review regarding this product since everyone seems to be having luck with it. I think it cleanses pretty good, maybe too good considering it dries out my skin. I have...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    DragonRhia

    13 years ago

    I'm on my second bottle of this. I've used the high end facial cleansers and for what I need my cleanser to do - this works great. PROS: easy to find (Walgreens carries it), inexpensive, pump is...

    About reviewer (126 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    lotusfairy

    13 years ago

    I just had a baby last month and my face was very reactive because of the extra hormones. I was experiencing breakouts on my forehead and cheeks. Everything I was using before was not cutting it...

    About reviewer (2203 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

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