CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash, 5 oz — 10% Benzoyl Peroxide face & body cleanser, fragrance-free with ceramides

CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash is a dermatologist-developed face and body cleanser that uses maximum over-the-counter 10% benzoyl peroxide with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to help clear and clarify acne-prone skin.

This lightweight cream-to-foam wash combines a high-strength acne-fighting ingredient with skin-supporting lipids and humectants so you can treat pimples and blackheads without aggressively stripping the skin. Formulated for both face and body, the cleanser is fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and designed to leave skin feeling comfortable and less tight after rinsing. It’s offered in a 5 oz size ideal for trial use, travel, or targeted treatment areas.

How does this cleanser help with facial and body acne?

The product delivers 10% benzoyl peroxide—the strongest concentration available without a prescription—to reduce surface acne-causing bacteria and help clear existing pimples and blackheads. The formula balances this active with ceramides to support the skin’s moisture barrier, plus hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to maintain hydration and soothe appearance.

• 10% benzoyl peroxide: targets acne on face and body.
• Ceramides 1, 3, 6-II: help restore and maintain the skin barrier.
• Hyaluronic acid: attracts and retains surface hydration.
• Niacinamide: calms and supports skin’s appearance.

Is this gentle enough for daily use and sensitive skin?

Although it contains a high-concentration active, the creamy formulation is made to transform into a light foam and rinses clean without leaving a tight residue. Users are advised to introduce the wash gradually—start once daily and increase to twice daily if tolerated—to minimize dryness or peeling.

• Begin with one application daily, then increase if needed.
• Reduce frequency if dryness or irritation appears.
• Fragrance-free and non-comedogenic to reduce sensitizing additives.

How should I use it for best results and safety?

Apply a dime-size amount to damp skin, massage gently over the affected area, avoiding eyes, and rinse thoroughly. Because benzoyl peroxide can increase sun sensitivity, apply sunscreen when exposed and pause use if severe irritation occurs or consult a healthcare professional.

• Use on damp skin; massage, then rinse well.
• Limit initial use to once daily; adjust per tolerance.
• Follow with sunscreen during daytime exposure.

What can I expect for texture, scent, and after-feel?

The cleanser dispenses as a soothing creamy texture that becomes a light foam on contact with water and has no added fragrance. After rinsing, skin typically feels cleaner and smoother while ceramides and hyaluronic acid work to maintain moisture and comfort.

• Cream-to-foam texture: easy to spread and rinse.
• Fragrance-free: suitable for users avoiding scent.
• Leaves skin feeling clarified, not overly stripped.

Who is this for: This CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash is aimed at people with mild to moderate acne or recurrent breakouts on the face and body who want an OTC option with maximum-strength benzoyl peroxide balanced by barrier-supporting ingredients. It suits those who prefer fragrance-free formulas and who will follow gradual-use guidance to limit dryness. If you have very sensitive skin or severe acne, consider consulting a dermatologist before starting a high-strength benzoyl peroxide regimen.

Ingredients

WATER • GLYCERIN • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE • SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE • POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE • CERAMIDE NP • CERAMIDE AP • CERAMIDE EOP • CARBOMER • NIACINAMIDE • GLYCOLIC ACID • TRIDECETH-6 • TRIETHYL CITRATE • SODIUM CITRATE • SODIUM HYALURONATE • SODIUM HYDROXIDE • SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE • CHOLESTEROL • PROPANEDIOL • TETRASODIUM EDTA • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • DIETHYLHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE • PHYTOSPHINGOSINE • XANTHAN GUM • ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER • BENZOIC ACID • PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE