Balancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser
CeraVe Balancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser is a foam cleanser developed with dermatologist designed to care for normal to combination skin—especially those managing skin oiliness and dryness 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 gently cleanses to help with oil control, plus 24-hour hydration in a lightweight, fresh 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.
- Made For: Normal, combination, and sensitive skin types.
- Helps With: Oil control and skin hydration.
This cleansing foam has been in development for 10 years and is a game changer. Developed with dermatologists, this cleanser uses an innovative Glycolysine Cleansing Technology that cleanses without disrupting the skin’s natural protective barrier. Moreover, the formulation contains three essential ceramides to protect the skin barrier, Allantoin to calm irritation, and amino acids to retain hydration. I am looking forward to recommending this to all of my patients with sensitive skin.
Product Details
CeraVe Balancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser is the result of 10 years of research and innovation. It features Glycolysine™ Cleansing Technology, a system that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin. This foaming facial cleanser cleanses and hydrates to balance oil and moisture, helping to support a healthier-looking skin barrier over time.
The unique air-foam texture delivers a frictionless, soft, cushiony cleanse. 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% found the foaming texture felt as light as air on skin immediately after use
• 92% found it felt gentle on their skin immediately after use
• 97% said it removed dirt, oil, and impurities effectively after 1 week use
* Based on a Consumer Study on 78 subjects of all skin types, with 1 week of twice-daily product use
Key Features & Benefits
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Developed for Daily Use
Ideal for normal, combination, and sensitive skin types -
Lightweight
Lightweight and non-greasy -
Free of Added Fragrance
To avoid fragrance irritation -
Non-Comedogenic
Won't clog pores
Product Features
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Gentle yet effective foam cleanser
Cleanses away oil, dirt, and makeup without over-drying or tightening the skin. -
Supports a healthy-looking skin barrier
Formulated with three essential ceramides, it helps maintain the skin’s protective barrier.1 -
Instant lightweight foam
Air-foam texture allows for a sensorial, friction-free cleanse that’s easy to rinse.
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Clinically tested oil control and hydration
Cleanses to provides 8-hour oil control and 24-hour hydration . -
Soothes and softens
Includes allantoin to help calm and comfort the skin with every wash.2
Featured Ingredients
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Glycolysine™ Cleansing Technology
Helps remove excess oil and locks-in moisture for balanced skin. -
Three Essential Ceramides
Ceramide 1, 3, and 6-II are naturally present in skin’s moisture barrier, as well as CeraVe’s signature blend. -
Allantoin
Known as a skin-soothing ingredient that helps calm for a comfortable-feeling skin. -
Amino Acids
Known to 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 is suitable for your personal use.
How to Use
How to Steps
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1Wet face with lukewarm water.
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2Pump foam into hands and gently massage onto skin in circular motions.
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3Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
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4Use morning and evening.
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5For best results, follow with your preferred CeraVe moisturizer to lock in hydration.
Tip
Keep the bottle upright when dispensing foam for best performance.
When
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Time of Day:
- Cleanse
- Tone
- Treat
- Moisturize
- Protect
Where
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 remove excess oil and locks-in moisture for balanced skin. -
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 excess oil in the T-zone while providing 24-hour hydration to drier areas. With three essential ceramides and soothing allantoin, this cleanserhelps reinforce the skin barrier, keeping the skin feeling calm, balanced, and hydrated throughout the day. -
Will this cleanser dry out my skin or strip away moisture?
Not at all. While it gently cleanses to delives up to 8 hours of oil control, this foaming facial cleanser is also clinically shown to provide 24-hour hydration, thanks to its formula, including a blend of ceramides, amino acids, and allantoin. The gentle formula works to cleanse without stripping and supports 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