Cleanse. Restore. Protect. CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser.
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser is the dermatologist-developed daily face wash formulated to cleanse normal to oily and combination skin thoroughly — removing excess oil, dirt, and impurities with a rich, non-drying foam — while simultaneously delivering and retaining the three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II) that maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Developed with dermatologists, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic. In the generous 473ml (16 fl oz) format. $36.23.
CeraVe’s founding insight — that ceramides are the critical missing ingredient in most cleansers and moisturisers, and that restoring them to the skin is as important as any other skincare benefit a product can claim — is expressed most directly in the Foaming Cleanser’s formula. Ceramides are lipid molecules that form the ‘mortar’ of the skin barrier’s brick-and-mortar structure — the intercellular glue that holds the stratum corneum together and determines how well the skin retains moisture and resists environmental irritants. Conventional cleansers, even gentle ones, inevitably displace some of the barrier’s ceramide content alongside the oil and dirt they are designed to remove — which is why the skin can feel tight, dry, or sensitised after washing even with mild formulas. CeraVe’s MVE (Multivesicular Emulsion) technology in the Foaming Cleanser deposits ceramides back into the skin during the cleansing step itself, counteracting the ceramide displacement that cleansing causes and ensuring that the barrier is actively reinforced rather than depleted by the wash. The result is a cleanser that achieves thorough, oil-controlling cleansing for oily and combination skin types without the post-wash dryness or barrier disruption that even ‘gentle’ cleansers often cause.
Key Ingredients
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Ceramides 1, 3 & 6-II — The Three Essential Barrier Lipids: CeraVe’s three-ceramide complex targets the specific lipid types that constitute the skin’s barrier structure — Ceramide 1 (linoleic acid-rich, critical for barrier integrity), Ceramide 3 (the most abundant ceramide in healthy skin, central to moisture retention), and Ceramide 6-II (involved in the skin’s natural desquamation and renewal process). Together they restore the complete barrier lipid profile that sun exposure, environmental stress, harsh cleansing, and natural aging progressively deplete
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Hyaluronic Acid — Hydration Retention During and After Cleansing: Hyaluronic acid is included in the Foaming Cleanser formula to attract and retain water molecules at the skin surface, supporting hydration levels through the cleansing step and in the immediate post-cleanse period before moisturiser application
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Niacinamide — Barrier Support and Pore-Minimising Benefit: Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) in the formula contributes to barrier function and provides the pore-minimising and oil-regulating benefit that makes the Foaming Cleanser particularly well-suited to oily and combination skin types whose pore appearance and oil control are primary concerns alongside cleansing
Key Benefits
- Rich, non-drying foam cleanse — removes excess oil, dirt, and impurities thoroughly with a foam that rinses cleanly without the post-wash tightness that most foaming cleansers produce
- Ceramide-restoring formula — the CeraVe MVE technology that deposits the three essential ceramides back into the skin during cleansing, reinforcing the moisture barrier that washing would otherwise deplete
- Oil control for normal, oily, and combination skin — the foam texture and cleansing formula calibrated for the thorough oil removal that oily and combination skin types require without over-drying
- Fragrance-free and non-comedogenic — no fragrance irritation, no pore-blocking ingredients — safe for acne-prone, sensitive, and reactive skin types alongside its primary oily/combination skin positioning
- Developed with dermatologists — the CeraVe formulation standard that has made it one of the most recommended cleansers by dermatologists across North America and internationally
- Generous 473ml size — a full-size, long-lasting bottle for the daily twice-washing routine that oily and combination skin types typically require
Suggested Use
Apply CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser to wet skin morning and evening as the first step of the skincare routine. Wet the face thoroughly with lukewarm water, then dispense a small amount of cleanser onto the fingertips and work into a lather before applying to the face — the foam develops more evenly when lathered in the hands first. Massage gently across the face in circular motions, paying particular attention to the T-zone and any areas of congestion or excess oil. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean, soft towel. For oily skin: the Foaming Cleanser can be used both morning and evening without over-drying, as the ceramide formula replenishes barrier lipids alongside the cleansing action. For combination skin: focus the massage on the oilier T-zone and apply more lightly to the drier cheek areas. Follow immediately with CeraVe Moisturising Cream or Lotion — the ceramide-restoring cleanser and ceramide-rich moisturiser combination is the full CeraVe barrier support system that delivers the most significant improvement in skin barrier function with consistent use.
