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CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser, Acne Treatment Face Wash - Fragrance-Free - 5oz
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- CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser helps prevent new acne from forming and allows blemishes to heal
- Acne Treatment Face Wash has a foaming cream face wash formula that works to gently remove dirt, excess oil, and makeup without leaving the skin feeling stripped of moisture
- Acne facial cleanser contains 4% benzoyl peroxide to help clear acne and blackheads, prevent future breakouts and allow skin to heal
- Acne Cleanser is formulated with hyaluronic acid alongside benzoyl peroxide to help retain skin's natural moisture and provide hydration, while niacinamide helps to calm skin
- 3 essential ceramides are found naturally in the skin and make up 50% of the lipids in the skin barrier. All CeraVe products are formulated with three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II) to help restore and maintain the skin’s natural barrier
- Fragrance-free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic skin care products
- Developed with dermatologists
- CeraVe is the No. 1 dermatologist-recommended moisturizer brand for acne* *No. 1 recommended non-OTC moisturizer brand for acne-prone skin. Source: IQVIA, ProSource Survey, 12/1/20-11/30/21
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Directions • use every morning and evening • apply a dime-size amount to damp skin and gently massage, avoiding the eye area • rinse well • use wash on entire affected area one to two times daily • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day • if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.Inactive ingredients
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Q: can you leave this on overnight?
A: Hi there! Thank you for inquiring about our CeraVe Acne Cream Cleanser. You should rinse well after applying this product. It is best to use this cleanser every morning and evening. If you have any other questions and or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to us again!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 2 years agoBrand expertA: Great question Danny! You should use this cleanser every morning and evening. Apply a dime-size amount to damp skin and gently massage, avoiding the eye area and rinse well. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: which moisturizer works best for this product?
A: Hey, Great question! This recommendation would depend on your skintype. We recommend to check out CeraVe Oil Control Face Gel Cream, CeraVe Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen, and CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 4 months agoBrand expertA: Hello there. Thank you for reaching out about CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser. We recommend trying Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 30. This is formulated without fragrance and oil and is non-comedogenic. Suitable for all skin types. Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid to help retain skin’s natural moisture and 3 Essential Ceramides to help restore & maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Hope this helps!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 4 months agoBrand expert
Q: can I use this while breastfeeding?
A: Hello Tina, Thank you for your inquiry on CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser, Acne Treatment Face Wash - Fragrance-Free - 5oz. While every ingredient we use in our products is evaluated for safety, we do not specifically test our products on women who are pregnant or nursing. CeraVe ensures there is substantial information supporting the safety of our products when used as directed by consumers. However, as there could be certain ingredients that physicians may not recommend for use during pregnancy and nursing, we always recommend that you discuss this with your physician and follow their advice. We hope this information has been helpful and you will try our products soon!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 2 years agoBrand expertA: Hey Tina, Great question! Benzoyl peroxide is usually safe for nursing mothers when used topically. However, we recommend to check in with your primary care physician! For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: About how much should I be putting on?
A: Hi there! Thank you for inquiring about our Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser. We recommend applying a dime-size amount to damp skin and gently massage, avoiding the eye area every morning and evening. Only use this acne face wash on entire affected area one to two times daily. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day. We hope this helps!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 2 years agoBrand expertA: Hey Dan, When using the Cerave Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser, a dime-sized amount is all you need! For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Can this actually bleach your eyebrows?!?
A: Hi there! Thanks for reaching out about Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser! We recommend avoiding contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by benzoyl peroxide. This cleanser should be washed off before wiping the face with any kind of fabric. We hope this information helps!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 2 years agoBrand expertA: Hey, This is an acne facial cleanser contains 4% Benzoyl peroxide to help clear acne and blackheads, and prevents future breakouts and allows skin to heal. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: What times of day should this be used?
A: Hi there! Thanks for reaching out about Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser. This can be used morning and night! Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. We hope you can give it a try!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 2 years agoBrand expertA: Hey, This Cerave Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser can be used twice a day, morning and night. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: Is this gentle enough to be used by pre-teens? if not, what do you recommend for a 12 year old developing acne?
A: Hello! It is recommended to do a patch test before applying this cleanser since it does contain benzoyl peroxide. We hope this helps!
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 3 years agoBrand expertA: Hi there! Thank you for your inquiry. Unless specifically labeled for use on children, our products are not formulated for or tested on children. Our children’s products are not tested on children under the age of 3 years except those labeled as baby products. Please check with your pediatrician if you have questions about the use of a specific product. In accordance with US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s definition, we consider a child to be 12 years old and under.
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can you use this product daily? Or twice a week?
A: Hi there Sophia, thanks for reaching out. We recommend to use our Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser every morning and evening. We hope this information was helpful!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 5 years agoBrand expertA: I use every morning (only) and works great for me! Will bleach towel so beware. Highly recommend!
submitted byzmunoz - 5 years ago
Q: Does this product come with a safety seal?
A: Hello KellyK. Thank you for your interest in CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser, Acne Treatment Face Wash - Fragrance-Free - 5oz. In an effort to be more environmentally sustainable, we have eliminated the seals on some of our products, including this one. We hope this information has been helpful and that you can use our products with great success.
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: Can this product be used for back, chest or arm acne?
A: Hello N! Thank you so much for your interest in our Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser. Use this acne face wash on the entire affected area one to two times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day. If going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products or ask a doctor. We hope this was helpful!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 7 months agoBrand expert
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1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 1 month ago
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Dermatologist approved
False narrative for price point
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
Best product ever!!
This product helped me change my acne journey

Excellent wash

It's really effective
It good if you have a bit of acne use day and nigh

1 reply from CeraVe team - 2 months ago
Gave me more acne
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 3 months ago
Mixed Feelings
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 3 months ago
Good brand .

Love it!

Helps remove dirt and makeup
An acne staple!
