CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser

🔑 Key Features & Benefits

• Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP): Support and restore the skin’s protective barrier.
• Hyaluronic Acid: Helps retain moisture for a plumper, smoother texture.
• MVE® Delivery Technology: A patented time-release system that gradually delivers moisturizing ingredients, helping maintain hydration long after cleansing 
• Non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, gentle—designed not to clog pores or irritate sensitive skin 
• Accepted by the National Eczema Association (NEA Seal)—supports use on eczema-prone skin 

🧾 Full Ingredient Highlights

The formulation includes: Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG‑40 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, AP & 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. Ingredient lists may change—refer to your package for the latest information 

🛀 Usage Instructions

• Apply to wet skin warmed with lukewarm water.
• Massage gently in a circular motion to cleanse.
• Rinse thoroughly, leaving no residue behind. Ideal for daily use as the first step in your skincare routine (morning and/or evening) 

🗣️ Additional Perspectives & Reviews

🌟 Media Recognition

• Listed by People as a top face wash for dry skin, praised for its mild yet effective hydration without causing irritation
• Highlighted in The Strategist as the best cleanser for dry skin, noted for its creamy consistency, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin content .
• Recommended for sensitive or mature skin in Allure, citing its barrier-supporting ingredients and skincare gentle formulation

🧴 Community & Reddit Insights

• Many users value the MVE® technology and ceramide content for providing hydration and reducing tightness after cleansing:

  “My sore skin just adores everything about it... makes the skin supple and hydrated.” 

• Some users, however, report this cleanser may leave a "squeaky-clean" feeling—suggesting it may feel slightly drying on their skin, especially in newer formulations:

  “It was more drying on my skin than advertised… left me prone to clogged pores.” 

• Reports of irritation or eye swelling in rare cases highlight that sensitivity can vary and patch-testing is recommended