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33% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 51 in skincare
Sample
24 redditors with explicit opinion · 8 positive · 2 negative · 14 neutral
Score
0.450 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 18–53% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Editor's Pick — Curated classic. On the site regardless of threshold because we trust the long-term reputation.
Sources
r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction, r/Makeup, r/SkincareAddictionUK
CeraVe · skincare
Editor's Pick
Foaming Facial Cleanser
r/IndianSkincareAddictsr/30PlusSkinCarer/SkincareAddictionr/Makeupr/SkincareAddictionUK
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
A versatile foaming cleanser used in multi-step routines. Some find it unremarkable for heavy oil control.
What redditors love
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Gentle enough to use in double-cleanse routines
“Double cleanse - cleansing balm to dissolve long wear makeup, mascara etc followed by CeraVe foaming cleanser.”
u/ruthlessspiller · r/Makeup →
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Works well as makeup remover when emulsified
“I work Cerave foaming cleanser into an emulsion and use that as makeup remover and then use it again as usual”
u/sweet_creature19 · r/Makeup →
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Noticeable skin improvement after switching to it
“started using a more gentle cleanser (CeraVe Foaming Cleanser) and a moisturiser...It's made a MASSIVE difference”
u/dukacita · r/30PlusSkinCare →
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Fast results even for new users
“Cerave foaming cleanser (HG). Hasn't been that long since I got this but I already feel the difference.”
u/Dependent-Disaster37 · r/IndianSkincareAddicts →
What they don’t
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Not impressive for very oily skin types
“I've always been using heavy foaming cleansers for my oily ass face. Recently it's been the cerave foaming cleanser”
u/toiletmaster12 · r/SkincareAddiction →
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Performs adequately but not exceptionally
“Right now I'm finishing CeraVe Foaming. Don't love it. Don't hate it.”
u/rockettbabe · r/TheOrdinarySkincare →
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Direct quotes
What 24 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/Dependent-Disaster37
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r/IndianSkincareAddicts
Cerave foaming cleanser (HG). Hasn't been that long since I got this but I already feel the difference.
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u/dukacita
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r/30PlusSkinCare
started using a more gentle cleanser (CeraVe Foaming Cleanser) and a moisturiser...It's made a MASSIVE difference
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u/toiletmaster12
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r/SkincareAddiction
I've always been using heavy foaming cleansers for my oily ass face. Recently it's been the cerave foaming cleanser
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u/Pohlers
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r/30PlusSkinCare
Wash with CeraVe Foaming Cleanser and then use Thayers toner. My skin has never been better!
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u/acqmycat
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r/Makeup
plus whatever face wash you use after, I use cerave foaming cleanser
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u/Sinnoto
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
Cleanse with Cerave Gentle Foaming Cleanser, just one pump and leave on for 15 seconds then rinse.
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"Cleanser: Cerave Foaming cleanser (AM) Superdrug cleansing balm & Cerave Foaming cleanser (PM)"
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"cerave foaming cleanser for oily skin, then i use the simple soothing water cream"
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"AM - Cerave foaming cleanser - Aveeno oat gel moisturiser - Beauty of joseon aqua fresh SPF"
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"cleanse with cerave foaming cleanser"
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"ima be getting the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser then Cerave Moisturizing Lotion with spf 30"
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"Right now I'm finishing CeraVe Foaming. Don't love it. Don't hate it."
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"Cleanse (Cerave foaming cleanser)"
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"I use a cerave foaming face cleanser and then I wanted to add The Ordinary Glycolic Acid to my routine"
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"CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser"
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"I use Cerave foaming facewash and 3x nights adapalene 0.1% 3x nights aziderm azelaic acid 10%"
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"I work Cerave foaming cleanser into an emulsion and use that as makeup remover and then use it again as usual"
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"Double cleanse - cleansing balm to dissolve long wear makeup, mascara etc followed by CeraVe foaming cleanser."
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"Currently I'm using: Morning - CeraVe foaming cleanser Boots niamincide moisturiser + spf combo Evening"
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"double clense cerave for normal to oily"
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"am a regular user of cerave facewash and moisturiser"
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"I'll use the cerave face wash in the evening"
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Threads tracked
The conversations we're watching.
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r/IndianSkincareAddicts
After Two Years Of Experimentation I Finally Know
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r/30PlusSkinCare
I Cannot Believe The Difference From 24 Days Ago
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r/SkincareAddiction
I Didnt Realise The Cleanser Was The Issue Just
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r/30PlusSkinCare
18 Vs 33 And My Skin Has Never Been Better
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r/Makeup
How Are You Removing Your Makeup
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
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