CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum

The CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum is a super gentle retinol, perfect for someone who hasn't used any retinol products before, or someone who doesn't like anything too harsh. I currently use a prescribed high strength retinol so my skin is very used to it BUT I found this to be surprisingly good. It's definitely a lot more gentle but as an every night retinol, it was very nice to use. The pump is great. It dispenses just the right amount and doesn't splurt the product out. The product itself is light weight and absorbs very quickly into the skin and doesn't leave any nasty residue. After several weeks of use, in conjunction with other CeraVe products (I stopped my other retinol entirely over this time) overall, I was very happy. My skin looks nice and bright in ... MoreThe CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum is a super gentle retinol, perfect for someone who hasn't used any retinol products before, or someone who doesn't like anything too harsh. I currently use a prescribed high strength retinol so my skin is very used to it BUT I found this to be surprisingly good. It's definitely a lot more gentle but as an every night retinol, it was very nice to use. The pump is great. It dispenses just the right amount and doesn't splurt the product out. The product itself is light weight and absorbs very quickly into the skin and doesn't leave any nasty residue. After several weeks of use, in conjunction with other CeraVe products (I stopped my other retinol entirely over this time) overall, I was very happy. My skin looks nice and bright in the morning and after moisturiser and a good SPF, I feel like my skin is nice and plump and hydrated. My fine lines don't look anywhere near as harsh as they used to either. Overall a very nice product for a fraction of the price of other retinols. Definitely a good product to add to your nighttime skincare routine.

I at in my mid 20s and live in a hot climate near the beach and with such high amounts of sun exposure, anti-aging skin products are very important to me. I like my skin products to let me skin breathe and to not be sticky during the day. I have used this CeraVe Skin renewing retinol serum every night for four weeks as part of my nightly skin care routine. I usually use this cream in the middle of my regimen and I am not an expert in skin care, it’s the just regimen that I have found works for my skin. First I use a cleanser twice then a spritz of glycolic acid spray, then the CeraVe skin renewing retinol serum, then a nicotinamide product, then the CeraVe night cream over my entire face and neck. It seems to all work well together and I wake up in the morning with ... MoreI at in my mid 20s and live in a hot climate near the beach and with such high amounts of sun exposure, anti-aging skin products are very important to me. I like my skin products to let me skin breathe and to not be sticky during the day. I have used this CeraVe Skin renewing retinol serum every night for four weeks as part of my nightly skin care routine. I usually use this cream in the middle of my regimen and I am not an expert in skin care, it’s the just regimen that I have found works for my skin. First I use a cleanser twice then a spritz of glycolic acid spray, then the CeraVe skin renewing retinol serum, then a nicotinamide product, then the CeraVe night cream over my entire face and neck. It seems to all work well together and I wake up in the morning with nice, clear and plump skin. At first I saw the small tube and thought it was quite small, and that maybe it wouldn’t last very long. However I only use about a pea size every night, and after one month I have really used much. I am imagining it will last quite a few months. I chose to use this small amount as I find that its enough to cover my entire face and neck effectively. The serum itself is very smooth and moderately thick, more of a creamy texture than I expected with a serum (I am used to them being a little less viscous, a little less creamy and a little more sticky in consistency). Nevertheless, it was very smooth and went on to the skin beautifully. It didn’t make any of my other products pill or react weirdly with the other products and I have had occur with different products in the past. It absorbed quickly into the skin and didn’t leave any stickiness or residue. I found that the serum did not at all irritate my skin or give me any reactions. I usually don’t have sensitive skin though; however I would say this serum would be good for sensitive skin compared to other retinols as they can be notoriously irritating. I did trial a small amount of the product on my hand to ensure I got no reaction. I liked it because it also didn’t have any fragrances (at least that I could smell) or any strong colouring – it was just an off yellow colour and I think it just lets the ingredients speak for themselves. The tube itself consists of simple packaging with a little pump top. It allows you to easily control the amount of product to use. It probably is too soon to tell if it has had any anti-aging or anti-wrinkle effects (I would say four weeks is too soon to tell) but I will keep using this serum as part of my daily routine regardless in hopes of getting the long term benefits that come with using retinol products. I will continue using this product and would be happy to recommend it to friends and family!

I was lucky enough to receive this serum along with the vitamin C serum and night cream from the CeraVe range to trial and review. I have an existing retinol serum that I love, and others that I have tried haven't really compared, so I was really interested to try this one, especially as it contains ceramides as well, which my skin loves. I've got dehydrated, oily-combo skin with texture and hyperpigmentation that is blemish-prone, and can be quite reactive, and was so glad that this product didn't dry me out or irritate my skin. I stuck to my existing frequency of use, using this every third night, same as I did my existing serum, and in terms of results, it does compare to my considerably more expensive serum. My skin feels a tiny but less smooth in the mornings ... MoreI was lucky enough to receive this serum along with the vitamin C serum and night cream from the CeraVe range to trial and review. I have an existing retinol serum that I love, and others that I have tried haven't really compared, so I was really interested to try this one, especially as it contains ceramides as well, which my skin loves. I've got dehydrated, oily-combo skin with texture and hyperpigmentation that is blemish-prone, and can be quite reactive, and was so glad that this product didn't dry me out or irritate my skin. I stuck to my existing frequency of use, using this every third night, same as I did my existing serum, and in terms of results, it does compare to my considerably more expensive serum. My skin feels a tiny but less smooth in the mornings than with my existing serum, but that's really the only comment. Packaging, as is standard for CeraVe, is simple and works, with a pump top that dispenses just the right amount in one pump to cover my face. Given my existing retinol has gone up in price and is acft8now just over double the price, I'll definitely repurchase when I can't quite justify my expensive one, because this is a great serum.