Hydrating Facial Cleanser
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cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser scores 7.7/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
One of the most effective humectants
Fatty alcohol blend — emollient and emulsifier
PEG-based emulsifier
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser stand out
cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser is a solid cleanser with an overall score of 7.7/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on hydration (6.7) and low irritation risk (9.5).
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
Key ingredients
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Cetearyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Stearyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Ceramide Np
Works on your skin — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Ceramide Ap
Works on your skin — #8 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
TikTokFull ingredient list
24 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Holds the formula together7
- Draws in moisture4
- Works on your skin4
- Softens and smooths3
- Other ingredient2
- Formula balancers2
- Keeps the product fresh2