It'll remove most of your makeup and provide a gentle cleanse, without stripping or drawing moisture out of your complexion. In fact, if anything, I'd say my skin feels more hydrated after using this, which is rare in a face wash at this price point.

CeraVe's Hydrating Facial Cleanser is safe for daily use, and it can be used on other parts of the body that experience irritation or acne. I typically wash my face with this cleanser twice a day for 60 seconds at a time.

CeraVe SA Renewing can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction or severe skin irritation. Apply a very small amount of the medicine as a "test dose" to 1 or 2 small skin areas every day for 3 days in a row. If you do not have a reaction to the medicine, begin using your full prescribed amount on the 4th day.

Serious side effects Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Not only are our products developed with dermatologists, but CeraVe is the #1 dermatologist recommended skincare brand1.

A cleanser can remove dirt, makeup and other debris, but a hydrating cleanser, like CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser, can do all that without disrupting the skin's natural protective barrier or stripping the skin of its natural moisture.

twice-daily Stick to a consistent routine that includes twice-daily cleansing: once in the morning and once at night. It's also important to cleanse your skin after working out or doing any activity that causes you to sweat heavily.

All CeraVe products contain three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which are important ingredients for supporting and protecting the skin's barrier and retaining moisture. A daily facial routine that meets your skin's needs in both the morning and evening will help you see the best results.

Do dermatologists really recommend CeraVe? Yes, they really do! "I do recommend it in my practice and it is one of the brands that I do use on myself as well," says Dr. Sejal Shah, board-certified dermatologist at SmarterSkin Dermatology in New York City.

Serious side effects of CeraVe Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Best for Sensitive Skin: Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser Why It's Worth It: Dr. Turegano says Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser "has been a go-to cleanser recommendation by dermatologists for years for those with sensitive skin."

CeraVe's Hydrating Cleanser is a Best of Beauty Award winner and recommended by just about every dermatologist we've spoken to. That's because it's gentle while still extremely effective at removing debris, dirt, pollutants, and light makeup without stripping skin.