CeraVe : Moisturizing Lotion

I purchased this product over a month and a half ago, but I only recently realized the negative effects on my skin. First off, I had begun using topical tretinoin cream a few months ago and was looking for a moisturizer that could help replenish my peeling and sensitive skin. I had looked into this for a while and so I finally purchased it. First reactions: I loved it. It did feel slightly heavy at first but my skin was quite dehydrated at the time so I didn't mind. But after the first night I did realize the oiliness in my t-zone, which isn't usually that bad. Regardless though I used it on and off for a couple weeks, trying to find the best routine for myself, without noticing any problems other than oily/greasiness in my t-zone. Bad news: Recently, about 3-4(?) weeks ago, I noticed excessive clogged pores (small white heads) primarily all over my mouth area, slightly on my forehead and in my jaw area. I kept using it though, thinking maybe I was doing something wrong, but it only led to my skin breaking out pretty badly for the first time in quite a while since tretinoin had/has been working for me so well. I will now only use this on my body or on my face if i absolutely HAVE to. Sucks because it was so calming and healing to my sensitive skin. I remember after a single night, the redness caused from tretinoin was almost completely reduced and peeling/dryness was practically gone after a couple nights. My skin looked so supple and hydrated, but then it began to clog my pores so... Conclusion: I would still recommend to this to most people to at least try. It's a fantastic, basic moisturizer that works great. But despite it being 'non-comedo.', it seems to cause breakouts for some people. Give it a shot though. note: I am currently using Alba's aloe, green tea oil free moisturizer, and it's working great so far. No clogs, no oily t-zone, despite it apparently containing comedo. ingredients. Funny how life works...

can't believe I was wasting so much money on moisturizers when this was out there!

Highly recommended.

Moisterizes through out the whole day without the oily/greasy feel others have left me with. It deeply penetrates my skin, everything's healthy plump and glows. This product apears pricey, however 12oz will go much further than the less effective usual 2oz bottle of something else. In the end I'd argue that it's much cheaper and there is coupons to be found so don't let tha hold you back. MOST importantly, this lotion NEVER broke me out. In fact my acne became few as this is delicate enough to use on your face. I recently ran out of this stuff and wasn't able to get it right away...my face immediately became dull, broke out, tight, flakey, and not to mention how ugly my makeup looked on top of dried out skin even though I still moisterized. I've never written a review before, but this is a product after my own heart. Love. It.

I have been using this product for the past few years and it is excellent. Feels very light on my skin and gets the job done. I use Differin .03% on a daily basis and Cerave really helps the medication work.

totally recommend it

Excellent moisturizer for DKR regimen!

The entire Cera Ve line was recommended by my dermatologist, so far it has helped although i am also taking prescription Monodox and epiduo gel.

For some people it doesn't seem to cause any breakouts or very little irritation problems. I think the combination of Cetearyl Alcohol & Ceteareth 20, which has been noted to cause breakouts when used together (not always by looking at these reviews), has caused me smaller breakouts around the chin, forehead and cheek area. What I would do is test it first to see what happens. It might work well for you. Avoid if also prone to cosmetic acne. source: [link removed]

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!