Growing up, I never really experienced acne. It wasn't until I hit my mid-20s that I started getting terrible breakouts that left me feeling too insecure and embarrassed to leave my house. It took awhile to get my breakouts under control, but I still get the occasional pimple when my face doesn't agree with certain skin-care products.
I've been a big fan of quite a few CeraVe products for years. I've been using different variations of its cleansers and moisturizers since my first visit to a dermatologist's office 10 years ago, and I love CeraVe acne products. To date, my favorite face wash from the brand has been the Hydrating Facial Cleanser, but I tried out the CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser ($19), and I have to admit, I'm impressed. With thousands of impressive reviews on Target and Ulta — as well as the support of thousands of TikTok users — I was excited to see if it worked as well as everyone said it did.
My first time trying the product, I immediately loved the consistency. It's a little on the milky side, and the formula is pretty thin, but it feels very silky and luxurious. As for the results, after about three days, I noticed a difference in my skin and breakouts. It left my skin feeling soft and hydrated, although I did notice some dry skin and flakiness around my nose. Whenever I use it, I start off by rinsing my face with warm water. To fully reap the benefits, after I apply the cleanser all over my face, I let it sit for about 30 seconds. I then rinse off the product with cold water.
At $19, this cleanser is one of the most affordable skin-care products I've used in a while, as well as one of the most effective. Plus, this product has another use you may not know about: eliminating stinky armpits. Yep, you read that right. Benzoyl peroxide can also be used to kill odor-causing bacteria in your underarm area, and I'm living proof that it truly does work. I even went as far as to skip deodorant one day after washing my armpits with this cleanser, and my underarms remained fresh as a daisy.
This cleanser would be perfect for those with oily or acne-prone skin, but since I have extremely dry skin, I'll stick to using this product periodically when I get a breakout. Overall, I plan to use it once or twice a week on my face but at least five times a week on my armpits. You know what they say, get you a cleanser that can do both.
