CeraVe : Moisturizing Lotion

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Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth 20 and Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 II, Ceramide 1, Hyaluronic Acid, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phytosphingosine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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July 2, 2010

Pros:

moisturizing
light
absorbs well

Cons:

caused many small whites heads after a week and a half of use

I'm surprised this works for so many people. I started using based on the reviews. After I stopped using it, the whiteheads stopped forming. This lotion feels so nice though so I'm going to use it on my legs.
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July 19, 2017
Best Moisturizer EVER!
I follow a dermatologist on youtube, Dr Dray. This is what she recommends and it has been a life changer. It has ceramides in it to help reinforce your skins natural barrier. Studies have shown that people with acne have low levels of ceramides. It is so light and leaves the skin perfectly moisturized. I have tried so many different skin care products and this just might be the best.
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sumikadd
November 2, 2017
Is it also recommended for an oily acne prone skin type?
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August 9, 2015
Not Good For Oily Skin
This is thicker than the CeraVe facial moisturizers, but not as thick as the Cetaphil moisturizer. Besides the thickness, this is extremely identical to the CeraVe PM facial moisturizer. This absorbs well, hydrates well, and does not have a shine, or leave the skin pale. It moisturizes much better than the Acne.org Cleanser. When applying over benzoyl peroxide, the moisturizer can clump. This is not completely avoidable, but allowing the benzoyl peroxide to completely dry, along with gently rubbing a generous amount helps. After the moisturizer dries, brush off the flakes. If you have oily skin, this moisturizer could be problematic for you. As I mentioned above, this moisturizers very well. People with oily skin will experience over hydrated skin, leading to increased shine and breakouts. Also, over the course of a couple weeks it will build a waxy layer on your skin that cannot be washed off (but will eventually subside when use of the moisturizer stops).
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Candylanes
August 16, 2015
I disagree, I have severe oily skin and cystic acne. This is the only moisturizer i have found that I can use, as it is think it is not heavy or buttery, it absorbs nicely and last all day. This is the month six of use and I do not have excessive oily skin anymore, still fighting cystic acne but with this moisturizer and the Cerave face wash i no longer look like an oil slick, it has also helped my skin pigmentation, i really find this lotion amazing for my oily skin and would recommend it.
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August 4, 2011

Pros:

Very moisturizing
Pump bottle
Nice smell (even though it's not fragranced)

Cons:

Maybe a little shiny? Nothing really, though.

I have used the moisturizing lotion and cream. I used the lotion before I was on Accutane. The lotion was very moisturizing, but maybe just a little shiny/greasy for a while. Overall, great. The cream is also great. It leaves a matte finish and is very moisturizing, and not too thick. The only complaint with this is that it's not a pump, so I have to dip my fingers in every time, which may be unhygienic, but oh well. Get them!
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October 11, 2010

Pros:

-This combined with Palau's Choice BHA 1% Lotion keep my flakes at bay.
-Doesn't ball up under makeup.
-Doesn't make me look oily.
-No fragrance.
-Doesn't break me out.
-Not sticky.
-Absorbs well.

Cons:

-No SPF but I use the AM version when going outside in the sunlight.
-A little expensive but not prohibitively so.
-Doesn't contain antioxidants.
-Doesn't contain ingredients that calm red skin.

I love love love this lotion. I use two pumps; I start at my neck and then my face. Perfect for the DKRegimen. I chose "moderate" acne because that's what I have when not on the DKRegimen. I only get a spot or two around that time of month.
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December 6, 2009

Pros:

moisturizers throughout day, leaves no shine, no harmful ingredients, improved my skin's moisture balance, absorbs into skin great

Cons:

none i can really think of..

I love this product! I use this product with clean & clear sensitive foaming cleanser and I used to always have dry skin after washing my face. i used cetaphil lotion and moisturizer but it didn't regulate my moisture balance + it broke me out. This lotion has brought back the balance in my skin. Now most of the time I don't even need to moisturize when I finish wanting, but i still apply the lotion because it's pleasant, doesn't break me out, and i don't like cheating my skin out of moisture. cetaphil = greasy, cerave = moisturizing.
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February 21, 2011

Pros:

Doesn't clog my pores, never given me a breakout, goes on light, doesn't leave a greasy residue, keeps my face moisturized, lasts a long time (about 3-4 months per bottle).

Cons:

Sort of pricey, I still have to exfoliate every once in awhile

This is the best moisturizer I have ever used. I was afraid to use a moisturizer at first because every single one has made me break out, but CevaVe gives my skin the moister it needs in the places where it needs it and actually helps my oily spots to become less oily. I can't imagine being without CeraVe, I can always count on the fact that my skin will be kept calm and moisturized with it.
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December 30, 2009

Pros:

Helps dryness
doesn't feel greasy
absorbs quickly

Cons:

too much will make you a little oilier, but that's true of every lotion

This is the best moisturizer I've ever used. Even when my topical meds make my skin dry and raw, this lotion helps nurse back into good health. Works even when I'm using epiduo and 4% benzoyl peroxide wash.
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March 21, 2009

Pros:

Moisturizes very well, and leaves even very dry skin quite soft. Is fragrance free, affordable, and the packaging isn't all that bad. You quite quite a bit in a $14 (plus tax) bottle, so it's worth your money. Solid product.

Cons:

BROKE ME OUT. Terribly. I was actually very surprised, because people have been raving about it being noncomedogenic. It's given me cysts on my chin and ruined weeks of acne-fighting progress.

Not everyone will react perfectly to Cerave - either that, or I'm a freak. I expected this to become my holy grail moisturizer - applied it before going to bed and woke up with my skin feeling softer and glowing. About four hours later I noticed new acne had cropped up, and the next had a full breakout all over my cheeks and on my chin. I have small papules/whiteheads, and worst of all, cysts (about 1cm wide) all over my chin. I'd been making good progress with my current regimen (glycerin soap + MaMa lotion), and had finally been getting my moderate acne under control. My left side was actually completely clear, apart from some red marks, but now it's covered in new pimples. My right (worst) side looks even worse, and my chin looks like a minefield. I am pretty upset about this, and exchanged Cerave today for some Complex 15. Overall, I do think it's a good moisturizer, and am pissed at my skin for not taking to it. You'll love it if it doesn't break you out.
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August 23, 2017
Caused breakouts and clogged pores
I heard awesome things about this and decided to give it a shot for a month. On my skin, this broke me out tremendously (I have no clue why :( ) and gave me so so many whiteheads even though it is supposed to not clog your pores. Sadly, this made my skin so much worse :(
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