Cleanser comparison
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser vs CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
For acne-prone skin, CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser scores higher (83% vs 56% clean). For fungal acne, CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser is the safer pick.
| CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser | CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 83% | 56% |
| Pore-clogging | Low concern (rinse-off) | Mild risk |
| Fungal acne | Fungal-acne safe | Not fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 1 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 6 / 24 | 9 / 24 |
| Type | rinse-off | rinse-off |
Only in CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
- Sodium Chloride: rated 5/5
Only in CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
- Cetearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Stearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Glyceryl Stearate: rated 1/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Tocopherol: rated 2/5
- Cetyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Polysorbate 20: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser or CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser?
For acne-prone skin, CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser scores higher (83% vs 56% clean). For fungal acne, CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser is the safer pick.
Do CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser and CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser have similar ingredients?
They share 3 recognised ingredients, including Water, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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