CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser – Moisturizing Face Wash, 16 oz, Hyaluronic Acid & Ceramides

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser is a gentle, lotion‑like face wash that cleanses while helping maintain skin’s moisture with ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

This dermatologist‑developed cleanser is formulated to remove dirt, makeup, and excess oil without leaving normal to dry skin feeling tight or stripped. The non-foaming, fragrance‑free formula uses CeraVe’s MVE delivery system to release moisturizing ingredients over time, and contains three essential ceramides plus hyaluronic acid and glycerin to support the skin’s natural barrier and hydration.

How does this cleanser keep dry skin hydrated?

The formula combines humectants and barrier lipids so skin is both cleaned and supported. Hyaluronic acid attracts and holds water at the skin’s surface while ceramides replenish barrier lipids that reduce moisture loss. Glycerin and CeraVe’s MVE technology work together to provide extended hydration after rinsing.

• Hyaluronic acid helps retain skin moisture at the surface.
• Three ceramides (1, 3, 6‑II) restore barrier lipids.
• MVE delivery releases moisturizing ingredients over 24 hours.
• Glycerin adds immediate hydration for a non‑greasy feel.

Will this cleanser irritate sensitive or eczema‑prone skin?

The Hydrating Cleanser is fragrance‑free, non‑comedogenic, and labeled non‑irritating, making it suitable for many sensitive skin types. It is accepted by the National Eczema Association, which indicates the formula avoids common irritants and is designed to be gentle. Still, patch testing a small area is a good step for highly reactive skin.

• Fragrance‑free and paraben‑free to minimize irritation risk.
• Non‑foaming, lotion texture reduces drying effects on sensitive skin.
• National Eczema Association Accepted for eczema‑prone skin support.
• Non‑comedogenic so it won’t clog pores for most users.

How should I use this cleanser in my daily routine?

Use morning and night as a facial cleanser, or as a gentle body or hand wash when skin is dry. Apply to wet skin, massage gently, then rinse; the lotion‑like texture cleans without lathering heavily. For best results, follow with a moisturizer containing ceramides or a targeted treatment to lock in hydration.

• Apply to damp skin, massage, and rinse—suitable AM and PM.
• Can be used on face, body, or hands when skin feels parched.
• Pair with a ceramide moisturizer to reinforce the barrier.
• Avoid rinsing with very hot water to protect skin hydration.

What makes CeraVe’s MVE technology different?

MVE (Multivesicular Emulsion) is a patented delivery system that gradually releases moisturizing ingredients over time instead of all at once. This slow release helps sustain hydration through the day after cleansing, reducing the sensation of tightness that can follow some face washes. The outcome is prolonged moisturization from a single use.

• Controlled release of moisturizing actives for extended hydration.
• Helps skin feel hydrated longer after rinsing.
• Works with ceramides and humectants for barrier support.
• Designed to complement everyday skincare routines.

Who is this product for? CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser is aimed at people with normal to dry skin, those with sensitive or eczema‑prone skin seeking a non‑foaming, fragrance‑free wash, and anyone who prefers a moisturizing, lotion‑textured cleanser that won’t strip natural oils. It suits daily use on the face, can double as a body or hand wash when needed, and pairs well with barrier‑support moisturizers for a simple, dermatologist‑recommended routine.

Ingredients

AQUA / WATER / EAU, GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PEG-40 STEARATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, CETYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE 20, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN