I’ve spent the last three years testing both of these on my own reactive, easily-irritated skin. Here’s the short version: if your skin feels tight after washing, get the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser ($14.99 for 16oz). If you wake up with an oily T-zone and occasional breakouts, the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Cleanser ($16.99 for 13.5oz)…
I’ve cycled through maybe two dozen cleansers over the past decade. My skin flares up at fragrance, sulfates, and anything that strips moisture. After years of trial, I keep coming back to two: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser and La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Cleanser. They’re both dermatologist staples, but they’re not interchangeable. Here’s exactly where each one…