
CeraVe
Balancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser
CeraVe Balancing Air Foaming Cleanser gently cleanses, hydrates, and controls oil for a protected skin barrier. Powered by our revolutionary Glycolysine™ Cleansing Technology, in combination with 3 essential ceramides and allantoin, this foaming facial cleanser helps control oil for up to 8 hours* while hydrating the skin for up to 24 hours** for a healthier-looking skin barrier. This gentle face cleanser can be used on all skin types, including sensitive skin. Free of added fragrance, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic.
✓ Fragrance free✓ Alcohol free✓ SLS free✓ Paraben freeoilycombinationnormalsensitiveAcne / BreakoutsCleansingOil ControlBarrier SupportHydrating
Price
£14.49 · £0.098/ml
Size
148ml
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face
Formulation
Foam
Brand ownership
Owned — L'Oréal Group
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🧪 Ingredients decoder
Key activeMultiple categoriesSupportive#rank = INCI order (highest concentration first)
26 total ingredients · 8 key actives · 18 supportive
Listed in INCI order
Anti-inflammatory ActiveAnti-inflammatory Calms redness, irritation, and swelling in reactive or sensitised skin. Click to browse all anti-inflammatory ingredients → | Niacinamide#7 Niacinamide Form of Vitamin B3 that reduces inflammation, improves barrier function, fades p… Click to learn more → Allantoin#8 Allantoin A skin-soothing ingredient that helps calm irritation and support the skin's nat… Click to learn more → Phytosphingosine#23 Phytosphingosine A naturally occurring skin lipid that helps support the skin barrier and maintai… Click to learn more → |
Antioxidant ActiveAntioxidant Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution, protecting skin from damage. Click to browse all antioxidant ingredients → | Niacinamide#7 Niacinamide Form of Vitamin B3 that reduces inflammation, improves barrier function, fades p… Click to learn more → |
Cleansing ActiveCleansing Removes dirt, oil and debris Click to browse all cleansing ingredients → | Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate#5 Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate A gentle amino acid-derived surfactant that helps remove dirt and oil while main… Click to learn more → Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate#6 Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate A mild surfactant used in cleansers to remove dirt, oil, and impurities from the… Click to learn more → Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate#14 Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate A mild amino acid-based surfactant used to cleanse the skin without excessive st… Click to learn more → Coco-Betaine#19 Coco-Betaine A mild surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids that helps cleanse the skin a… Click to learn more → Coconut Acid#20 Coconut Acid A mixture of fatty acids derived from coconut oil that is commonly used in soaps… Click to learn more → |
Emollient ActiveEmollient Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells. Click to browse all emollient ingredients → | Cholesterol#18 Cholesterol Works alongside ceramides and fatty acids to reinforce the skin's lipid barrier.… Click to learn more → |
Exfoliant ActiveExfoliant Exfoliants help remove dead skin cells from the skin's surface, promoting smoother, brighter, and more even-looking skin. Click to browse all exfoliant ingredients → | Salicylic Acid#15 Salicylic Acid A beta hydroxy acid that exfoliates inside pores and helps remove excess oil and… Click to learn more → |
Humectant ActiveHumectant Draws water into skin and helps retain moisture, keeping it hydrated and plump. Click to browse all humectant ingredients → | Glycerin#2 Glycerin One of the most well-studied humectants in skincare. Draws moisture from the env… Click to learn more → Caprylyl Glycol#21 Caprylyl Glycol A multifunctional ingredient derived from caprylic acid (a fatty acid found in c… Click to learn more → |
Lipid ActiveLipid Lipids play a crucial role in maintaining skin health and is a key component of the skin barrier. Ceramides and cholesterol are both examples of naturally occurring lipids. Click to browse all lipid ingredients → | Glycolipids#4 Glycolipids A class of lipid molecules composed of sugars and fats that help support skin co… Click to learn more → Ceramide NP#9 Ceramide NP One of the three essential ceramides. Replenishes the skin barrier's natural cer… Click to learn more → Ceramide AP#10 Ceramide AP Works synergistically with other ceramides to closely mimic the natural lipid co… Click to learn more → Ceramide EOP#11 Ceramide EOP Particularly important for binding the outermost layer of the barrier together, … Click to learn more → Cholesterol#18 Cholesterol Works alongside ceramides and fatty acids to reinforce the skin's lipid barrier.… Click to learn more → Phytosphingosine#23 Phytosphingosine A naturally occurring skin lipid that helps support the skin barrier and maintai… Click to learn more → |
Skin Barrier Repair ActiveSkin Barrier Repair Ingredients that help support the function and repair of the skin barrier Click to browse all skin barrier repair ingredients → | Allantoin#8 Allantoin A skin-soothing ingredient that helps calm irritation and support the skin's nat… Click to learn more → Ceramide NP#9 Ceramide NP One of the three essential ceramides. Replenishes the skin barrier's natural cer… Click to learn more → Ceramide AP#10 Ceramide AP Works synergistically with other ceramides to closely mimic the natural lipid co… Click to learn more → Ceramide EOP#11 Ceramide EOP Particularly important for binding the outermost layer of the barrier together, … Click to learn more → Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate#17 Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate An emulsifier and skin-conditioning ingredient that helps stabilise formulations… Click to learn more → Cholesterol#18 Cholesterol Works alongside ceramides and fatty acids to reinforce the skin's lipid barrier.… Click to learn more → Phytosphingosine#23 Phytosphingosine A naturally occurring skin lipid that helps support the skin barrier and maintai… Click to learn more → |
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