CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser

CeraVe

Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser

face oil cleanser

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
63%
Combination (dry)
63%
Balanced
93%
Combination (oily)
77%
Oily
77%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser is formulated with three essential ceramides and squalane to lock in moisture and helps maintain the skin’s protective barrier, a feature especially beneficial to dry to very dry skin. Developed with dermatologists, it transforms from an oil into a soft lathering foam that gently yet effectively cleanses the skin’s surface and removes excess oil without leaving your skin feeling tight or dry. It is non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, and residue-free, and is suitable for sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, and baby skin (3+ months).

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
AHA Ceramides Hyaluronic acid

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

33 total
WATER GLYCERIN PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE COCO-BETAINE DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE POLYSORBATE 20 PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE SQUALANE CERAMIDE NP Ceramides CERAMIDE AP Ceramides CERAMIDE EOP Ceramides CARBOMER TRIETHYL CITRATE SODIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM HYDROXIDE SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE SODIUM BENZOATE SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid CHOLESTEROL CITRIC ACID AHA CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE HYDROXYACETOPHENONE CAPRYLYL GLYCOL CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE PHYTOSPHINGOSINE XANTHAN GUM BENZOIC ACID PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE PPG-5-CETETH-20 PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES

About Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser

Overview

Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser is a lightweight oil cleanser from CeraVe, a brand based in USA. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 33 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Coco-betaine and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Coco-betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate and Water.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 4 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 14 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 9 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Soothing 1 ingredient

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Glycerin

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monococonut acid ester (7 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration
Squalane

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Ceramide NP Ceramides

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
Ceramide AP Ceramides

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide

Hydration Anti-Aging
Ceramide EOP Ceramides

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
Triethyl Citrate

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Triethyl citrate

Oil Control
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
Cholesterol

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
Citric Acid AHA

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Capryloyl Glycine

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

N-(1-oxooctyl)glycine

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (5)

Supporting ingredients (28)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Glycerin Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate Coco-betaine Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate Polysorbate 20 Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Squalane Carbomer Triethyl Citrate Sodium Chloride Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Sodium Benzoate Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Cholesterol Capryloyl Glycine Hydroxyacetophenone Caprylyl Glycol Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Phytosphingosine Xanthan Gum Benzoic Acid Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate Ppg-5-ceteth-20 Peg-6 Caprylic/capric Glycerides

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

  • Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
  • Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polysorbate 20, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 33 ingredients on the label.

14
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

6
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

3
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

3
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

3
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

2
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
3 Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate Surfactant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Fatty acids, hydrogenated palm oil, 1,2,3-propanetriol monoesters, ethoxylated (200 mol EO average molar ratio)

4 Coco-betaine Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Betaines, coco alkyldimethyl

5 Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

L-Glutamic acid, N-coco acyl derivs., disodium salts

6 Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl d-glucopyranoside 2,6-bis[(Z)-9-octadecenoate] (2:1) (120 mol EO average molar ratio)

7 Polysorbate 20 Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

8 Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monococonut acid ester (7 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 26S–58S
  • Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, July 2018, pages 373–381
  • European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, July 2017, ePublication
9 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
10 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
11 Ceramide AP Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide

Hydration Anti-Aging
10 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Pharmaceutical Research, November 2012, pages 538-551
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
12 Ceramide EOP Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology,  2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
13 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
14 Triethyl Citrate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Triethyl citrate

Oil Control
15 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium chloride

16 Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydroxide

17 Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Glutamic acid, N-coco acyl derivs., monosodium salts

18 Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium benzoate

19 Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium 2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl laurate

20 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
21 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, August 2015, pages 1-6
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2007, pages 239-242
  • Journal of Structural Biology, June 2007, pages 386-400
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
22 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

23 Capryloyl Glycine Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

N-(1-oxooctyl)glycine

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • UL Prospector, Accessed September 2021, ePublication
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2021, pages 18-22
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May/June 2017, pages 17S-56S
24 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
25 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

26 Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
27 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Aspartic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis-, trisodium salt

28 Phytosphingosine
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, January 2020, Volume 97, Issue 1, pages 2-8
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, December 2017, Volume 309, Issue 10, pages 795-803
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Biomembranes, May 2017, Volume 1859, Issue 5, pages 824-834
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2007, Volume 29, Issue 3, pages 181-190
  • Molecular Medicine, January-March 2006, pages 17-24
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, October 2003, issue 5, pages 1135–1137
29 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

30 Benzoic Acid Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative, pH adjuster

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzoic acid

31 Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, ethoxylated, tetraoctadecanoates (150 mol EO average molar ratio)

32 Ppg-5-ceteth-20 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, hexadecyl ether

Hydration
33 Peg-6 Caprylic/capric Glycerides Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Mono-, di- and triglycerides, C8-10, ethoxylated (6 mol EO average molar ratio)

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser?

WATER, GLYCERIN, PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE, COCO-BETAINE, DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, POLYSORBATE 20, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, SQUALANE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, TRIETHYL CITRATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, CITRIC ACID, CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, BENZOIC ACID, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES.

What are the active ingredients in Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser?

CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CITRIC ACID.

How do I use Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser?

1. Wet skin with warm water. 2. Gently massage the product onto wet skin, and watch as the oil transforms into a lightweight foam. 3. Rinse well with water and pat dry with a clean towel. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.

What skin types is Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser fungal acne safe?

4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polysorbate 20, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser have?

It lists 33 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser?

CeraVe, a brand based in USA.

Brand
CeraVe
Country
USA
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