Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser For Normal To Dry Skin

• Suitable for both face and body, in adults and children, including those with sensitive or eczema-prone skin. Accepted by the National Eczema Association. 

🔹 Key Features & Benefits

• Core Ingredients: Three essential ceramides (NP, AP, EOP) to restore and maintain the skin barrier; hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture; glycerin for extra hydration. 
• MVE® Delivery Technology: Controlled release system that ensures long-lasting hydration even after cleansing. 
• Non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, gentle—formulated to minimize irritation. 

🔹 Ingredient List (Highlights)

Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG‑40 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, AP & EOP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA.

🔹 Directions for Use

1. Wet skin with lukewarm water.
2. Massage cleanser into skin using gentle, circular motions.
3. Rinse thoroughly.
   Recommended for use anytime; ideal as first step in skincare routine. 

🧴 What Reviewers & Experts Say

✅ Media & Expert Endorsements

• Vogue and Allure highlight this cleanser as one of the best for dry skin—praising its formulas’ use of ceramides, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, which help leave skin “clean, fresh, and soft — never tight or dehydrated.”
• Approved by dermatologists: Dr. Dustin Portela emphasizes the cleanser’s suitability across skin types and its focus on restoring hydration without harsh stripping. 

🗣️ Community Feedback (from Reddit)

“The consistency is gel‑like and almost like a lotion … very gentle cleanser … works great with oil cleansers as the second cleanse.”

“It has a smooth feel and a creamy consistency. It does not foam and effortlessly removes makeup … prevents my skin from feeling dry or overly tight … perfect for my normal to dry skin types.” 

However, some users report concerns:

“For someone with dry skin, I did get a squeaky-clean feeling… I like moisturized feeling after a gentle cleanser.” 
“Newer formulations felt more drying than the old ones—skin felt tight.” 

🧐 Final Thoughts

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser is a dermatologist-developed, gentle, and hydrating cleanser ideal for those with normal to dry or sensitive skin. Its ceramide-rich, hyaluronic acid–infused formula helps maintain the skin’s barrier while cleansing. It's particularly praised during colder months or for those prone to dryness, and generally safe for sensitive or eczema-prone skin.

That said, some users have noticed a shift in newer batches, reporting that their skin felt tighter or drier afterward—possibly tied to a recent reformulation.