Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser

Name: cerave Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
Brand: cerave

cleanser

Overall score8.2

cerave Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser scores 8.2/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#4Coco-Betaine

Holds the formula together

#9Peg-100 Stearate

PEG-based emulsifier

Score breakdown

Overall

8.2

Hydration Efficacy7.2

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength6.9

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes cerave Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser stand out

cerave Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser is an excellent cleanser with an overall score of 8.2/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (7.2) and low irritation risk (9.5) and active strength (6.9).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Ceramide Np
Works on your skin — #15 in the INCI list
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Ceramide Ap
Works on your skin — #16 in the INCI list
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Ceramide Eop
Works on your skin — #17 in the INCI list
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #25 in the INCI list

What creators are saying

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Based on these captions, it's difficult to extract meaningful reviewer opinions since most are promotional content or product descriptions rather than detailed reviews. The captions suggest that users appreciate the cleanser's ability to remove makeup while maintaining hydration, and there's indication that it's becoming popular in the skincare community. However, these brief promotional captions don't provide enough substantive feedback to determine specific likes, dislikes, or detailed recommendations beyond the general suggestion that it's suitable for normal to dry skin types.

Based on 5 creator reviews

Full ingredient list

60 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua/Water #2Glycerin #3Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate #4Coco-Betaine #5Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate #6Sodium Chloride #7Pca #8Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 #9Peg-100 Stearate #10Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate #11Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides #12Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate #13CI 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE #14Aspartic Acid #15Ceramide Np #16Ceramide Ap #17Ceramide Eop #18Sorbitan Isostearate #19Carbomer #20Glycol Distearate #21Glyceryl Stearate #22Glyceryl Oleate #23Glycine #24Trideceth-6 #25Cetearyl Alcohol #26Behentrimonium Methosulfate #27Threonine #28Sodium Hydroxide #29Salicylic Acid #30Sodium Pca #31Sodium Lactate #32Arginine #33Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate #34Serine #35Sodium Benzoate #36Valine #37Sodium Hyaluronate #38Proline #39Isoleucine #40Cholesterol #41Phenoxyethanol #42Alanine #43Phenylalanine #44Coconut Acid #45Coco-Glucoside #46Chlorphenesin #47Disodium Edta #48Hydroxyethyl Urea #49Citric Acid #50Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer #51Caprylyl Glycol #52Phytosphingosine #53Xanthan Gum #54Histidine #55Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer #56Polyquaternium-53 #57Polyquaternium-39 #58Polysorbate 60 #59Ethylhexylglycerin #60Benzoic Acid. (F.I.L. Code D253447/1) 743563

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient24
Holds the formula together13
Draws in moisture6
Formula balancers5
Works on your skin5
Keeps the product fresh5
Added colour1
Softens and smooths1

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