CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser for Dry to Normal Skin, 19 fl oz — Hyaluronic Acid & 3 Ceramides, Fragrance-Free

CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser is a one-step, fragrance-free facial wash that starts as a cream, transforms into a gentle foam, removes makeup and sunscreen, and helps maintain skin hydration and barrier health.

This dermatologist-developed cleanser blends cleansing and moisturization in a single step for normal to dry skin types. Formulated with three essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, amino acids and CeraVe’s MVE technology, it aims to remove dirt, oil and long-wear makeup without stripping the skin. The pump bottle dispenses a rich cream that foams when mixed with water, delivering a thorough yet non-drying cleanse suitable for sensitive skin.

How does this cleanser remove makeup and sunscreen while staying hydrating?

The formula is designed to dissolve and lift makeup and sunscreen residues without harsh surfactants that dry the skin. It transitions from cream to foam, offering mechanical action when lathered to help break down product buildup while leaving moisturizing ingredients behind.

• Removes face and eye makeup, including everyday sunscreen and light long-wear products.
• Cream-to-foam texture provides gentle mechanical cleansing without tightness.
• Non-comedogenic and soap-free to avoid pore-clogging and irritation.

What key ingredients support skin hydration and barrier repair?

CeraVe combines skin-identical ceramides with hyaluronic acid and amino acids to support the skin’s natural moisturizing factors. MVE technology releases moisturizers over time, helping to maintain hydration after rinsing.

• Three ceramides (1, 3, 6-II) to reinforce the lipid barrier and reduce moisture loss.
• Hyaluronic acid attracts and helps retain water on the skin surface for immediate hydration.
• Amino acids help bind moisture and nurture natural moisturizing factors (NMF).
• MVE delivery system provides prolonged release of moisturizing ingredients.

Is this formula suitable for sensitive or dry skin types?

Yes—this cleanser is fragrance-free, paraben-free, and formulated to be gentle on reactive or dry skin. Its non-foaming-to-foaming action cleans without stripping oils, and its pH is aligned with skin’s natural range to minimize irritation.

• Fragrance- and soap-free to reduce risk of irritation for sensitive skin.
• Non-comedogenic to avoid pore congestion and breakouts.
• Dermatologist-developed with ingredients chosen for compatibility with dry or reactive skin.

How do you use the cream-to-foam cleanser for best results?

Dispense the cream, massage with water to activate the foam, then rinse thoroughly. Use morning and night as part of a routine that follows with moisturizer; paired products can enhance barrier repair and sustained hydration.

• Apply 1–2 pumps to dry or damp skin and massage gently with water until foam forms.
• Focus on areas with makeup, sunscreen or excess oil, then rinse well with lukewarm water.
• Follow with a moisturizer—ideally one containing ceramides or hyaluronic acid—for best barrier support.

Who is this for: This CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser is aimed at people with normal to dry and sensitive skin who want a single-step wash that removes makeup and sunscreen while supporting skin hydration. It’s a practical option for anyone seeking a gentle, dermatologist-developed daily cleanser that won’t strip moisture or clog pores, including those who prefer fragrance-free, non-comedogenic skincare.

Ingredients

AQUA / WATER / EAU, GLYCERIN, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, COCO-BETAINE, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PCA, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ASPARTIC ACID, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, CARBOMER, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, GLYCINE, TRIDECETH-6, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, THREONINE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM PCA, SODIUM LACTATE, ARGININE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SERINE, SODIUM BENZOATE, VALINE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PROLINE, ISOLEUCINE, CHOLESTEROL, PHENOXYETHANOL, ALANINE, PHENYLALANINE, COCONUT ACID, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, CHLORPHENESIN, DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, CITRIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, HISTIDINE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYQUATERNIUM-53, POLYQUATERNIUM-39, POLYSORBATE 60, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, BENZOIC ACID