CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF25 52ml

I recently have started my journey into the world of skincare. I've been having a wonderful time trying out all kinds of cleansers, moisturizers, masks, etc. Today I tried out a sample of the CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion With Sunscreen that I had received complements of their website. This product was a heavier face cream, and you can definitely smell the sunscreen in it. The scent did not bother my sensitive skin though. I have combination/oily skin and this moisturizer made my skin kind of shiny, and a little bit oily. It absorbed quickly and evenly into my skin and wasn't sticky or tacky feeling in any way. It left my skin feeling very soft and smooth, and very very hydrated. I'm kind of left feeling torn on this product because while it did do a great ... MoreI recently have started my journey into the world of skincare. I've been having a wonderful time trying out all kinds of cleansers, moisturizers, masks, etc. Today I tried out a sample of the CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion With Sunscreen that I had received complements of their website. This product was a heavier face cream, and you can definitely smell the sunscreen in it. The scent did not bother my sensitive skin though. I have combination/oily skin and this moisturizer made my skin kind of shiny, and a little bit oily. It absorbed quickly and evenly into my skin and wasn't sticky or tacky feeling in any way. It left my skin feeling very soft and smooth, and very very hydrated. I'm kind of left feeling torn on this product because while it did do a great job at hydrating my skin and making it soft, it also almost left it with a layer of oil on top of it. What it is, is a micro-fine zinc oxide sunscreen for UVA/UVB protection. This moisturizer with SPF is a hydrating facial lotion that spreads easily, is absorbed quickly, and leaves a non-greasy finish. All-day hydration with broad spectrum sun protection. 3 essential ceramides to help restore skin's natural barrier. Developed with dermatologists, this hydrating face lotion- featuring 3 essential ceramides moisturizes throughout the day and provides broad spectrum protection with SPF 30. Hyaluronic Acid helps retain skin's natural moisture. Non-comedogenic, won't clog pores. MVE Delivery Technology: Controlled release for all-day hydration. For $9 on Amazon I don't really think that I would purchase this product. I'm not really sure if I would recommend this product for oily skin, but for dry or normal skin, I definitely would.

During the quarantine I have tried to focus a little more on improving my skincare routine which is why I began incorporating sunscreen to my daily routine. I was drawn to this product because its a 2-in-one moisturizer and sunscreen which allowed me to minimize the amount of products I would need to layer on my face. The pros of this product are that it is a reasonable price, is moisturizing on my dry skin, has a reasonable SPF level (SPF 30).It also works very well under makeup. The con however, is that this product is a bit tricky to layer. I apply a vitamin C serum to my face before applying this product. When it comes time to apply this product if I don’t act quickly it begins to clump up as I rub it on my face. I do not notice this clumping effect when I use ... MoreDuring the quarantine I have tried to focus a little more on improving my skincare routine which is why I began incorporating sunscreen to my daily routine. I was drawn to this product because its a 2-in-one moisturizer and sunscreen which allowed me to minimize the amount of products I would need to layer on my face. The pros of this product are that it is a reasonable price, is moisturizing on my dry skin, has a reasonable SPF level (SPF 30).It also works very well under makeup. The con however, is that this product is a bit tricky to layer. I apply a vitamin C serum to my face before applying this product. When it comes time to apply this product if I don’t act quickly it begins to clump up as I rub it on my face. I do not notice this clumping effect when I use it by itself or if I quickly apply it and don’t give the product any time to dry on my face (clumping starts after about 30 secs of applying it if I go back and add more). This is something to take into consideration if you layer several oils or serums before applying your moisturizer. It leaves a white cast for me but jist a tiny amount I would also like to add that I have not noticed any breakouts or skin reactions when using this product. Overall this product gets a 4/5 because the pros outweigh the cons but that clumping effect is a bit annoying.

A hydrating face lotion is a key part of any morning skincare routine—and a moisturizer with broad spectrum SPF is critical for helping to protect your skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays. For the hydrating effects of moisturizer and to restore the skin barrier, look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and ceramides and a non-comedogenic formula, like CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30, which won’t clog pores or cause acne flare-ups. CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizer is a morning skincare multitasker, featuring 3 essential ceramides that work together to lock in skins moisture and help restore your skin’s protective barrier, hydrating hyaluronic acid and soothing niacinamide, plus our patented MVE technology that encapsulates ceramides to ... MoreA hydrating face lotion is a key part of any morning skincare routine—and a moisturizer with broad spectrum SPF is critical for helping to protect your skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays. For the hydrating effects of moisturizer and to restore the skin barrier, look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and ceramides and a non-comedogenic formula, like CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30, which won’t clog pores or cause acne flare-ups. CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizer is a morning skincare multitasker, featuring 3 essential ceramides that work together to lock in skins moisture and help restore your skin’s protective barrier, hydrating hyaluronic acid and soothing niacinamide, plus our patented MVE technology that encapsulates ceramides to ensure efficient delivery within the skin’s barrier and slow release over time. Supporting your protective skin barrier, long after you’ve finish applying. Offering Broad Spectrum sunscreen, our moisturizer with SPF 30 features InVisibleZinc Technology (microfine zinc oxide) that spreads easily and evenly without leaving a chalky residue. And because CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizer is non-comedogenic and won’t clog pores, it’s ideal for all skin types.

Great Dupe for A More Expensive SPF

To me, this is a great, and cost-effective dupe for a well-known dermatologist-recommended spf for acne-prone skin (this other product happens to be spf 46 and rhymes with "delta"). True, this only has spf 30, but aside from that the products look and feel the same. They are both hybrid zinc oxide/chemical sunscreens and they both heavily feature niacinamide as a star ingredient. The more expensive spf has lactic acid and instead this Cerave AM moisturizer has ceramides. Honestly, I'll take the ceramides over the lactic acid because I don't need my moisturizer/sunscreen to exfoliate - I'd rather it protect my skin which the ceramides will contribute to. So again, I think the only thing better about the more expensive product is the spf level 46. But for the price ... MoreTo me, this is a great, and cost-effective dupe for a well-known dermatologist-recommended spf for acne-prone skin (this other product happens to be spf 46 and rhymes with "delta"). True, this only has spf 30, but aside from that the products look and feel the same. They are both hybrid zinc oxide/chemical sunscreens and they both heavily feature niacinamide as a star ingredient. The more expensive spf has lactic acid and instead this Cerave AM moisturizer has ceramides. Honestly, I'll take the ceramides over the lactic acid because I don't need my moisturizer/sunscreen to exfoliate - I'd rather it protect my skin which the ceramides will contribute to. So again, I think the only thing better about the more expensive product is the spf level 46. But for the price difference I don't think it's worth it and I would also only use both as "daily" spfs anyway, not for heavy-duty outdoor activites. As for this AM moisturizer, to me it really is more like a sunscreen with some moisturizing properties, but it definitely feels like a sunscreen due to the zinc oxide content. If you are looking for more of a light moisturizer, I'd suggest the Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30. That one feels more like a moisturizer and less like an spf. But the downside to that one is that it doesn't have niacinamide, which I find helps with balancing oil production. All in all, this AM moisturizing lotion is a good solid choice, is non-irritating, doesn't break me out, and is a much, much cheaper alternative to the above-described more expensive product. It's not my favourite sunscreen overall, but I will keep it in rotation and would recommend it.

HIGHLY RECCOMEND

I don’t know why everyone is saying it gets clumpy. I use a serum after washing my face and then put this moisturizer on about 5 minutes later once my serum has soaked into my skin. I am in LOVE with this moisturizer. Not only does it give you sun protection, but it moisturizes your face wonderfully!! It does take a little bit of effort to completely rub it into your skin so that there aren’t any white streaks, but any sunscreen lotion you have is the same way. It doesn’t leave white marks on your clothing or on your face. It smells great, and it definitely gets the job done. I have severe dry skin, and the area around my nose will often crack because it’s so dry. When I put this moisturizer on in the morning, throughout the whole day, I have no cracking of my skin ... MoreI don’t know why everyone is saying it gets clumpy. I use a serum after washing my face and then put this moisturizer on about 5 minutes later once my serum has soaked into my skin. I am in LOVE with this moisturizer. Not only does it give you sun protection, but it moisturizes your face wonderfully!! It does take a little bit of effort to completely rub it into your skin so that there aren’t any white streaks, but any sunscreen lotion you have is the same way. It doesn’t leave white marks on your clothing or on your face. It smells great, and it definitely gets the job done. I have severe dry skin, and the area around my nose will often crack because it’s so dry. When I put this moisturizer on in the morning, throughout the whole day, I have no cracking of my skin and it never looks dry. I would highly recommend this to anyone! I use this one in the AM and I use the night moisturizer in the PM. SO happy I found this!

Peels, white cast, dries matte and uneven, stings

This sunscreen is NOT hydrating. It peels and stings very badly. It also leaves a white cast/film. I use Cerave daily moisturizer lotion, which is gentle, hydrating, fast absorbing, and does not cause breakouts. So, you would think that this sunscreen would pair well with their products. I cannot truly express my disappointment. This sunscreen dries matte. So you literally have to act fast and rub it in, which further irritates the skin. It leaves you skin dry, uneven from the sunscreen peeling, and white. I do not wear makeup and my skincare routine is quite simple (cleanser, toner, moisturizer, sunscreen). Also, I have a very light complexion-person of color. However, I don't think no complexion or skin could tolerate the excessive peeling, stinging, and dry skin. ... MoreThis sunscreen is NOT hydrating. It peels and stings very badly. It also leaves a white cast/film. I use Cerave daily moisturizer lotion, which is gentle, hydrating, fast absorbing, and does not cause breakouts. So, you would think that this sunscreen would pair well with their products. I cannot truly express my disappointment. This sunscreen dries matte. So you literally have to act fast and rub it in, which further irritates the skin. It leaves you skin dry, uneven from the sunscreen peeling, and white. I do not wear makeup and my skincare routine is quite simple (cleanser, toner, moisturizer, sunscreen). Also, I have a very light complexion-person of color. However, I don't think no complexion or skin could tolerate the excessive peeling, stinging, and dry skin. Honest review from an average person who just wants o find a mineral sunscreen that works for my skin.

Quirky, But Works Wonders

I have extremely sensitive, oily, AND dry skin as well as bizarre allergies, and this is the only product that works for my combination skin. I've been using this product for over three years and find it is the only daily product with an SPF that doesn't make me break out. And everything I used before this made me break out. Yes, it has some quirks, and I think they did change the ingredients a couple of years ago because this used to make me break out a fair bit during seasonal changes, but overall, it is a solid product. There are some best practices to get the most out of this face lotion: don't overwork it or it will pill, I do one pump for the top half of my face and a second pump for the bottom and my neck (I smooth it out just enough so that I don't see white ... MoreI have extremely sensitive, oily, AND dry skin as well as bizarre allergies, and this is the only product that works for my combination skin. I've been using this product for over three years and find it is the only daily product with an SPF that doesn't make me break out. And everything I used before this made me break out. Yes, it has some quirks, and I think they did change the ingredients a couple of years ago because this used to make me break out a fair bit during seasonal changes, but overall, it is a solid product. There are some best practices to get the most out of this face lotion: don't overwork it or it will pill, I do one pump for the top half of my face and a second pump for the bottom and my neck (I smooth it out just enough so that I don't see white streaks); if you want to apply more because your skin still feels dry, apply a second layer like the first (that said, the more you apply of this, the shinier your face will look). I tried the matte finish product because I was in a wedding party and I was hoping to find something that would help with my oil shine--that was a big mistake. Three days in and I had to deal with the worst break out I've had in a long time. I use a lot of Cera Ve products and after many trials I've found a routine that works for me. This is in the permanent lineup.

Small bumps on face after usage

Probably quite generous with my star rating considering my experience, but I am aware that works for one, might not work for someone else. Unfortunately, I fall into the latter group. I purchased this encouraged by the fact that CeraVe are typically a good brand for those with sensitive skin, which I have. However, after applying this in the morning regularly for a few days, I ended up with raised small pumps on my T-zone, not quite spots, but definitely some contact irritation. I can only attribute it to this product as my skin routine was consistent otherwise. Also, after a few hours of having it on my face, I would end up with irritated red eyes where the cream would seep into my eyes. This would happen even without perspiration or rubbing the eyes. I've since ... MoreProbably quite generous with my star rating considering my experience, but I am aware that works for one, might not work for someone else. Unfortunately, I fall into the latter group. I purchased this encouraged by the fact that CeraVe are typically a good brand for those with sensitive skin, which I have. However, after applying this in the morning regularly for a few days, I ended up with raised small pumps on my T-zone, not quite spots, but definitely some contact irritation. I can only attribute it to this product as my skin routine was consistent otherwise. Also, after a few hours of having it on my face, I would end up with irritated red eyes where the cream would seep into my eyes. This would happen even without perspiration or rubbing the eyes. I've since switched to a LaRoche SPF moisturising lotion which I can't fault at all - no bumps/ red eyes, lightweight and fast absorbing.

The best

I recently received CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF50 and couldn't be happier with the results. This lightweight, non-greasy formula is perfect for my combination skin. It absorbs quickly and doesn't leave my skin feeling oily or heavy. The SPF50 provides excellent protection from the sun and helps prevent sun damage. The moisturizing lotion helps keep my skin hydrated throughout the day without feeling heavy or greasy. The ceramides help keep my skin healthy and protect it from environmental damage and irritation. It also contains hyaluronic acid which helps to retain moisture and keep my skin looking and feeling soft. Overall, I'm really impressed with the CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF50. It's affordable, lightweight, and provides ... MoreI recently received CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF50 and couldn't be happier with the results. This lightweight, non-greasy formula is perfect for my combination skin. It absorbs quickly and doesn't leave my skin feeling oily or heavy. The SPF50 provides excellent protection from the sun and helps prevent sun damage. The moisturizing lotion helps keep my skin hydrated throughout the day without feeling heavy or greasy. The ceramides help keep my skin healthy and protect it from environmental damage and irritation. It also contains hyaluronic acid which helps to retain moisture and keep my skin looking and feeling soft. Overall, I'm really impressed with the CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF50. It's affordable, lightweight, and provides great sun protection. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for an effective, lightweight, and affordable facial moisturizer.

This stuff really works

Right, I’ll try to give an objective review of this product, as I have been using this product for 3+ months now. Does this product work? Short and long answer is yes. I have noticed LOTS of baby hair (curlier than the rest of my hair, lol) and otherwise hair grow faster. I have been using this twice a week on average, usually after washing my hair. It will take a while before one sees a result, but result visible after one month of use. You need to realize that this doesn’t make hair appear magically, so you have to be patient for these hair to grow. Until this happens, though (and I’m at this stage now) there’s an awkward phase of hair growth and you might struggle to style your hair as usually, due to new hair growing different lengths of hair in your head. ... MoreRight, I’ll try to give an objective review of this product, as I have been using this product for 3+ months now. Does this product work? Short and long answer is yes. I have noticed LOTS of baby hair (curlier than the rest of my hair, lol) and otherwise hair grow faster. I have been using this twice a week on average, usually after washing my hair. It will take a while before one sees a result, but result visible after one month of use. You need to realize that this doesn’t make hair appear magically, so you have to be patient for these hair to grow. Until this happens, though (and I’m at this stage now) there’s an awkward phase of hair growth and you might struggle to style your hair as usually, due to new hair growing different lengths of hair in your head. Smell: smells nice, imo, perfume does not linger. Does it make hair oily? It doesn’t make my hair oily, it’s a generally dry serum and once massaged into the scalp, it’s fine. However if the head is already oily, it doesn’t help much. I will buy again and looking forward to see the final results.