CeraVe Balancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser is a dermatologist-developed foam cleanser designed to care for normal to combination skin—especially those managing oiliness and dehydration at once. This fragrance-free, non-comedogenic foaming facial cleanser gently lifts away dirt, oil, and impurities without disrupting your skin’s natural barrier. Powered by innovative Glycolysine™ Cleansing Technology, it delivers 8-hour oil control and 24-hour hydration in a lightweight, sensorial foam.
Formulated with three essential ceramides and soothing allantoin, this facial cleanser offers an ultra-gentle yet effective cleanse for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Useable for both men and women.
- Made For: Normal, combination, and sensitive skin types.
- Helps With: Sensitive skin, oil control, and skin hydration.
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Balancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser
Product Details
CeraVe Balancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser is the result of 10 years of research and innovation. It features Glycolysine™ Cleansing Technology, a patent-pending system that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin. This foaming facial cleanser balances oil and moisture, helping to support a healthier-looking skin barrier over time.The unique air-foam texture delivers a soft, cushiony cleanse with zero friction. Clinically shown to control oil for up to 8 hours and provide long-lasting 24-hour hydration, it helps your skin feel fresh, clean, and balanced all day long.
Consumer Tested:
• 97% said it removed dirt, oil, and impurities effectively
• 95% agreed the light scent smelled pleasant on application
• 92% found it felt gentle on their skin immediately after use
* Based on a Consumer Study on 78 subjects of all skin types
Key Features & Benefits
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Free of Added Fragrance
To avoid fragrance irritation
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Paraben-Free
Formulated without parabens to be gentle on skin
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Non-Comedogenic
Won't clog pores
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Lightweight
Lightweight and non-greasy
Key Ingredients
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Glycolysine™ Cleansing Technology
Balances oil production while respecting your skin barrier.
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Three Essential Ceramides
Ceramide 1, 3, and 6-II help reinforce the skin’s barrier and lock in moisture.
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Allantoin
A skin-soothing ingredient that helps calm irritation and support comfortable-feeling skin.
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Amino Acids
Help attract and retain hydration, supporting the skin’s natural moisture balance.3
INGREDIENTS: AQUA / WATER / EAU • GLYCERIN • SODIUM CHLORIDE • GLYCOLIPIDS • DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE • SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE • NIACINAMIDE • ALLANTOIN • CERAMIDE NP • CERAMIDE AP • CERAMIDE EOP • CARBOMER • TRIETHYL CITRATE • SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE • SALICYLIC ACID • SODIUM BENZOATE • SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE • CHOLESTEROL • COCO-BETAINE • COCONUT ACID • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • CITRIC ACID • PHYTOSPHINGOSINE • XANTHAN GUM • POLYEPSILON-LYSINE • BENZOIC ACID
Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it issuitable to your personal use.
(For refilled products in the store, the most up to date list of ingredients should be obtained locally after refill of the product on the point of sale).
How to Use
How to Steps
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1
Wet face with lukewarm water. Pump foam into hands and gently massage onto skin in circular motions.
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2
Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. For best results, follow with your preferred CeraVe moisturizer to lock in hydration.
Tip
Keep the bottle upright when dispensing foam for best performance.
When
- Time of Day:
Anytime
Routine Order:
- Cleanse
- Tone
- Treat
- Moisturize
- Protect
Where
Face
Frequently Asked Questions
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What makes a foam cleanser different from a regular gel or cream cleanser?
Foam cleansers, like the CeraVe Balancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser, create an instant lightweight foam that spreads easily across the skin—no friction, no tugging. Unlike some gel or cream formulas, this foam cleanser offers a sensorial cleanse that feels airy and fresh, while still being effective at removing dirt, oil, and impurities. It’s also powered by patent-pending Glycolysine™ Cleansing Technology, which helps balance oil production without disrupting the skin’s protective barrier.
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Is this foam cleanser suitable for sensitive or combination skin?
Yes. This face cleanser is fragrance-free, paraben-free, non-comedogenic, and allergy-tested, making it safe for sensitive skin. It’s designed specifically for normal to combination skin, helping to manage oil in the T-zone while providing 24-hour hydration to drier areas. The inclusion of three essential ceramides and soothing allantoin helps reinforce the skin barrier, keeping the skin feeling calm, balanced, and hydrated throughout the day.
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Will this cleanser dry out my skin or strip away moisture?
Not at all. While it delivers up to 8 hours of oil control, this foaming facial cleanser is also clinically shown to provide 24-hour hydration, thanks to its blend of ceramides, amino acids, and allantoin. The gentle formula works to cleanse without stripping and supports long-term skin barrier health—leaving skin feeling clean, not tight or dry.
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References
- Lynde, Chuck W et al. “Moisturizers and ceramide-containing moisturizers may offer concomitant therapy with benefits.” The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology vol. 7,3 (2014): 18-26. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3956037/
- Araújo, L. U., Grabe-Guimarães, A., Mosqueira, V. C. F., Carneiro, C. M., & Silva-Barcellos, N. M. (2010). Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin. Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira, 25(5), 460–461. https://doi.org/10.1590/s0102-86502010000500014
- He, X., Gao, X., Guo, Y., & Xie, W. (2024). Research Progress on Bioactive Factors against Skin Aging. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(7), 3797. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25073797
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