I wasn't a fan of the "serum". That being said I loved the handy pump. So when I was finished with the "serum". I cleaned out the pump and sanitized the container. I then put their moisturizing cream in the pump and it makes applying my moisturizer more handy. Just a little tip for those who like to recycle containers.
I've been following you for over a year now as well as starting retin A, Cereve cleanser and moisturizer and using a sunscreen daily. I am 62 and now get compliments on my skin constantly. Thank you for all the educational videos as well as saving me a ton of money. I have tried the Cereve serum and did not find it beneficial to my skin so never repurchased.
I've never left a comment on any channel but just want to say thank you for helping me find a routine that improved my stubborn melasma. Im sure it'll never completely go away but has improved significantly and I'm happy with that.
@@vickytime3855 Thank you...I am going to give Dr. Dray all the credit as I had been running around in circles looking for something that would work and the answer turned out to be quite simple and inexpensive. The lady at the cosmetic counter who has been selling me expensive creams for years is quite impressed with the results too. Not happy I quit buying all the high end gimicky potions though. Lol
🤩😍🤩😍 I love all the science! You don’t talk down to your audience, and I really really appreciate that. Cerave tub is the only moisturizer I use. Period. (Other than sunscreens, of course!) I have pale acne-prone sensitive skin and have saved SO MUCH MONEY!!! Do I look perfect? No, I don’t. Does my skin look healthy? Yes, it most definitely does. I get unsolicited compliments every now and then. And most importantly, I’m happy with the results I’ve seen since minimizing my routine. Keep preaching, Dr Dray!
Dr Dray, this is enough by big companies to sell products like this for huge amount.. In this new year pls develop a moisturizer and sunscreen for us....just 2 products...affordable and efficient...😄 btw Happy New year..
L’Oréal bought CeraVe in January 2017. This is probably due to the new ownership of the brand. Currently, the products are exceptional at a drug store price. Hoping that continues. Love CeraVe products.
I'm sticking with CeraVe in the tub. I have simplified my skincare based on your recommendations and have absolutely stopped looking for "the next best/newest thing." Saves me time, money, and mental energy that is better spent living a happy life. And my skin is better than ever!
@@allisonbrough6076 Not sure if you are asking me or the other lovely lady - I slather it on my bod after shower. Sits right there on the counter next to the shower - pat dry, slater. Threw the stupid pump away, and bought one of those bread spreading plastic spatulas at TJMaxx in the kitchen department and use that to dispense and keep my hands out of it. I have used it on my face, and it works just fine. I do enjoy the PM cream on my face. What I like most on my face is the WalMart knock off of the Cerave lotions - that sits next to the sink and that goes on my neck and chest. Not so thick, same fab ingredients, nothing you don't want, and as the lady says "saves me time, money and mental energy better spent living a happy life!" That should be Cerave's tag line....!
A Woman of a Certain Age I share the same thought and opinion as you. Only use Cerave products and an oil cleanser to remove makeup. That's it. No more being taken by false advertising your so right about having more money in my account. Kind regards from Ireland Kate 👱♀️💕 That's it.
I love the cerave moisturizing cream in the tub! I like to splash my face with water then put on a very thick layer at night. It's very nice because no matter how much you put on, it soaks in and leaves a nice supple finish to the skin and doesn't feel heavy or greasy. My skin just feels comfortable and plump 😍
I really appreciate your open and honest reviews backed up with science and practical application. You are a breath of fresh air among all the other product and service hawkers on yt. Best to you in 2019 and beyond!
I love the serum and moisturizing cream. The cream is feels very light on my skin and isn’t heavy. Most body lotions that I use often tend to “melt” off when I sweat or feel very heavy, whereas the moisturizing cream hasn’t done that for me. The serum feels like a gel that makes your skin very glossy and makes it feel moisturized. I have dry skin. The serum has been a guilty pleasure of mine due to the price point, but I love adding the serum on before adding the cream. The cream alone doesn’t give me that supple, “juicy” skin feel that the serum does.
Can you please tell cerave to never ever stop cerave PM and the tub? That's all I care about 😉 CeraVe- you can't mislead (politely saying "fool") Dr. Dray and her followers! She is so right about moisturizing acne prone skin, I wish someone had told me that years ago.
I can’t use the pm version since they changed the formula a year or 2 ago. The cream is too heavy for my entire face, so I went to the cerave moisturizing lotion & it works sooo much better. Cheaper too!
Jessica Castellon the cetaphil facial moisturizer that comes in a bottle like the cerave am & pm versions is very light. I gave to my daughter bc her skin is oily. I recommend it
Before I started watching your channel, I would have totally bought that ‚serum‘ instead of the tub...because oily skin. But my skin loves the stuff from the tub, it doesn’t feel ‚heavy‘ at all...absorbs right in. I use it head to toe now, as well. Makes getting ready really quick work 👏 Wish, I could get my hands on more of their products, but there is only a very limited selection available here. Sighs.
Jameson Walker Oh, low and behold, they have the SA cleanser and the Healing Ointment now! I‘ve been checking for it every couple of weeks, but this is the first time, I‘ve seen them listed as an official Amazon product. Yay! It’s still rather expensive (22,50€ for a cleanser!), but I‘ve been having such a hard time, finding a gentle cleanser with SA and no fragrance. Even La Roche Posey Effaclair has fragrance. Thanks for reminding me, to check again!
The way I understand serum is that you're supposed to layer it under your usual moisturizer for that extra boost of effect (hydration, anti-aging, brightening etc) and that it's not supposed to be used by itself as a last step in skin care.
Agree. I don't think the term is all marketing puff. I think it's to signify how to use the product - to impart an active ingredient as part of a broader skin care regimen (cleanse, apply serums, apply moisturiser). I think that's why they use the term.
Thanks so much for your honest review, Dr Dray. Because of you I have been using Cereve hydrating cleanser and Cerave in the tub for face and body and absolutely love it. Plus I didn't go into debt buying it. Lol! I probably would have been tempted to get this but after watching this I'm sticking to what I've been using. Thanks again! 😊
I feel those of us who are sweaty and have oily skin are frequently drawn to serums because of the consistency. I know it has fragrance, but the heaviest face moisturizer I can tolerate is neutrogena hydro boost water gel for oily skin, for example. So I get why serums are attractive for those of us who get sweaty as soon as we apply heavier products.
I love Cerave in the tub. I like to use it for body and face. I personally use the Cerave PM for the niacinamide but prefer the thickness of the cream. I like to use the PM lotion and then add a little cream on top.
We knew once Loreal bought them (I think a year ago?) we would lose the value and effectiveness of future new products. My heart sunk once I heard the news. I figured it won't be long before Loreal starts adding fragrance!!!
Would love to know your thoughts on the CeraVe Skin Renewing Cream Serum - Retinol Cream Serum & Face Moisturizer/Anti Aging Face Cream. I know a few months ago you said you haven't tried it.
I use the CeraVe retinol serum but I feel like I’m using it wrong or it isn’t strong enough for my acne (which is what I’m using it for) because I don’t see much difference. I think it could be I’m using it wrong because once I realized with the night cream you need to massage it in well I hadn’t been doing that with the serum.
I do enjoy this product and works well with my oily skin. However I completely agree with her opinion. Serum does mean nothing. It does feel more like a lightweight, watery lotion. She gives wonderful reviews and advice regarding skin issues. Love this channel.
In the past I’ve used so many acids, and abrasive products on poor melasma, combination skin. Since watching your videos I’ve paired my skincare back and am focusing on these new essentials. Thank you so much for your advice and honesty. X
Thanks for your honest review. Can't stand when products "ball-up" on my skin. Sticking with my regular routine that I obtained from your wonderful videos. I've been watching you since your onset on RUclips and, thanks to you, I have beautiful skin. Thanks for another straightforward explanation of this product.
I’ve been telling my son to use moisturizer before or after applying tretinoin...low level compliance. His skin is very acne prone and I knew moisturizing would help with the irritation. When I got to the part of this video where you said moisturizer is key in managing acne I hit pause! Immediately went to him and said, “Dr. Dray just said in her video that if you have acne prone skin you should be moisturizing. So you need to start using that gel I bought you!” 👍🏻😋 His response: “Okayyyyyyy.” I got him the Neutrogena fragrance free gel and upward he shall go! 🎉
theredderthebetter1 My two sons struggled with acne until we heard about the hormones in milk can cause acne. As soon as they stopped drinking milk their skin cleared right up. They have not had a problem since. Just thought I would share...
Charly Gonzalez thank you for that! 😊 Yeah, scarring is something I warned both of my sons about because my uncle has big time acne scarring on his face. Neither of my sons pick at the face...I’m still shocked they listened to that advice!!!
Britney Bitch he uses elta MD UV Daily spf 40 as his moisturizer during the day. The issue with his night routine comes up because he waits until right before bed to do it. I’ve been doing my night routine once it gets dark out to show him it’s more doable if you don’t wait until your exhausted.
Thanks for saving us money. Love Cerave products. I use other stuff too. Been moisturizing since I was 15. At 71, I have no wrinkles around the eyes and my skin is pretty good for my age. I'm glad I developed this habit. It's the only thing I've been consistent with my whole life--LOL
Thank you for this video. I started using cerave in the tub because of you and I LOVE it. I recently bought a tub that had a different scent and I emailed the company just to ask if something was different with the product and they sent me a $20 off coupon without me even asking for anything! Truly awesome customer service! Now that I have that coupon I thought I could try a new product, probably not this one lol maybe one of their sun screens :)
Ever since I have started using more moisturizers and sunscreens I get comments from some people making fun the of shine on my face.....I’m ok with it. 😆😆😆
I bought this before watching your review. I noticed right away how much it balls up. I have not noticed a significant difference since using this product and will not be repurchasing. I do love the Cerave moisturizing lotion and many other of their products.
Thank you for saving my skin. I was over exfoliating and being too aggressive with my skincare overall. Thank you for helping me to see what I was doing!! I'm so excited to see what your channel brings in 2019!! 💜
Hi, nice to listen something very honest...dr. dray could u please guide us about vitamin e in skin care esp. Vitamin e capsule and Q 10 in many eucerin formula creams ?? Highly appreciated ur efforts a nd knowledge, good day
WOW!!! LOVE the references!!! I trusted you without them, but now more than ever. And I'm really disappointed in CeraVe price-gouging its customers over the word "serum". I blame its new owner, L'Oreal, for such greediness. This was an extremely informative Vlog. Thanks!
@T Gilbert It's not over the word "serum" and not because of greediness. This serum as all the products in a purple line are formulated "paraben-free" and that under the pressure asserted by fear mongering without a scientific reason. The moisturizer in the tub as well as PM lotion formulated with parabens as a preservative system. You can see it in ingredients' lists on CeraVe site. Parabens are well-studied and well-tolerated ingredients that allow creating an effective preservative system so the cosmetic formula will remain stable and bacteria free. And they are cheap which has been reflected in the prices of products. Nowadays parabens have been feared by many, so companies are trying to create alternative preservative systems, which are less studied, sometimes less effective and more expensive. One customer, reviewing the product, accused CeraVe of using parabens. CeraVe representative replied that while some products are paraben free, some need the parabens as the most effective and SAFE preservatives. Then he said that they hope to be able in the future to come up with a preservative system that will allow formulating all their products without parabens. If it will happen (to my dismay) - our favorite moisturizer in the tub will not be the same and its price will go up. Nothing to do with "capitalism" but plain stupidity.
Dr. Dray, thank you for this honest review. I am a fan of CeraVe because I have an autoimmune disease and it helps me soothe my skin. Look forward to your videos.
Everyone that wishes the tub had a pump - they do sell that option - or you can get a refillable silicone squeeze tube from Amazon/eBay - very helpful if you just use it on your face. There are also refillable airless pump bottles, as well.
I purchased this “serum” two weeks ago. I have to say I am unimpressed as well. I’ve been putting it under CeraVe Am & Pm, and I can’t say I feel any more moisturized, ...in fact I feel less hydrated.
Is cerave moisturizing cream in a squeeze bottle the same as in the tub? I tried to see if the ingredients were the same. I couldn’t reallY see a difference. Thank you so much for changing my skincare practices and helping me know what to use.
CeraVe was bought by L'Oreal. Since then the prices went up (at least in Canada) for about 20%. We have very few of their products in the stores so my few staple products I often order from Amazon. From the business point of view, I can understand they want to please the consumers but I gave up from all those "magical" serums, oils, acids, gadgets, etc. a few years ago. As someone made a joke on one of the skincare videos: for magic, I will read Harry Potter:))) Thanks for this review!
Hi Dr. Dray! I just discovered you a couple of months ago and I really love your videos! It's so nice to hear skincare advice and honest opinions from a true professional! I've spent my life with combination, super sensitive, very acne prone skin, and I also have melasma. I really appreciate everything you share. :) Thank you!
I've always loved Cerave in the tub and I have oily skin...but I thought it can't be better than other things because it's so cheap! Thanks for talking some sense into us. Marketing can be extremely persuasive sometimes..
RUclips. award for the most informative RUclips channel goes to you Dr. Dray. Thank you so much for your videos . You have truly saved my skin and loads of money.
That is disappointing to hear, but I appreciate the honest review. I require a really good moisturizer as I have very dry skin. I will opt for trying the CeraVe in the tub instead! Thanks 🙂
Doctor, would you consider reviewing cerave baby shampoo? I read that low pH baby shampoo is good for hair, especially tangle-prone hair. The scalp is an underrated patch of skin, and I think we need to have skincare for it, too. After all, our skin doesn't stop at out forehead, right?
I loooove the CeraVe tub! With your videos and some reading I managed to get my rosacea 2 under control! I can even drink alcohol and only 2 or 3 pimples pop out. I cannot thank you enough Dr Dray 🙏 (sadly I cannot say the same for the ocular type)
Hey Dr. Dray. I ended up purchasing this about a week or so ago, and so far have really liked it. I'm a loyal CeraVe consumer, and really just enjoy trying their new products. I like to use this at night and layer my CeraVe moisturizing night cream on top. My skin as been looking and feeling softer and less dull. I usually prefer the tub cream for my body, but that might be just a consistency preference.
I am a guy and start to moisture and sunscreen, which I did not do during the past 25 years of my life, and my skin has huge improvements. Thank Dr. Dray
Dr. Dray, I just want to thank you for your videos. I was getting so confused about skincare. You cut-to-the-chase and I so appreciate your honesty and simplicity. Thank you, again.
The Cerave tub gives me acne because of the petroleum in it. Even though it says won’t clog pores, non comedogenic . The Cerave lotion is oil free and doesn’t contain petroleum so I prefer that but it’s not hydrating enough in the winter.
The tub has petroleum in it? Oh no, I love the tub cream but I hate petroleum... :(. I find it too suffocating. So it really surprises me that the tub has it...
I had the same experience. As soon as I saw petroleum in the ingredients I knew that's what made me break out. Have you tried CeraVe PM? I use it both day and night. I think it's better than the moisturizing lotion, but unfortunately comes in a tiny bottle.
Dr. Drey the vast skincare knowledge that you are sharing is life changing! After using the Proactiv MD system (which I would love to see you review, along with Rodan and Fields the serum masters) for over a year with very little results, I opted for a mild unscented cleanser, followed by a high quality moisturizer applied on WET SKIN. Both products were from the drug store. After TWO DAYS I am already seeing a difference in my skin! You have completely changed the way I approach skin care. Less is definitely more, and good products don’t have to cost a fortune. Thanks again!
I am so glad you reviewed this product!! I actually clapped with excitement to hear what you had to say about it as I’ve been using it for the last month. My skin barrier was compromised from an allergic reaction to some other products I was using. I decided to use this like the neutrogena hydra boost (extra dry) to wet skin and then use the Cerave in the tub layered on top to help with my healing. My skin is/was super sensitive (red, inflamed, itchy, dry, flaky) at the time I started to use it. I did not have any irritation surprisingly. My skin barrier is healing nicely. Not sure if this product had anything to do with it (as I figured out the culprit of the allergic reaction) but I’m sure the extra moisturizing step didn’t hurt. So appreciate your honest thoughts. Would love your recommendation on an alternative product as you said that would include similar ingredients but offer more to the table. You are the best!!! Thank you! 🌟💕
Wow your knowledge is astounding. I don’t think there is anyone on RUclips that gives more honest and no bullshit advice then you. It is truly refreshing. Keep it up and love your videos and content!!! I also love how your completely consistent. And that’s because your being honest consistently. Love
What’s going around now is the drunk elephant retinol. Would love to hear your thoughts on the ingredients. I heard is a good choice for people that can’t handle tretinoin cream as it’s to harsh for their skin type.
@@a.edwards2393 not but she talked alot about Retinol and how the skin has to perform sertain stepts to get it in its active state( or make it Work) in my opinion retinols are useless and i tryed a couple of brands and concentrations
She’s just gonna say the same thing she says of all over the counter retinols. They’re not retinoids like you can be prescribed. I’m assuming she’d say just do differin gel if you’re in the US and looking for over the counter products
First Aid Beauty came out with a new moisturizer called Barriair. It says it contains ceramides. It’s suppose to help the barrier of your skin. I ended up buying it and I hope it’s not bad for the skin . It hasn’t caused me to brake out at all like other moisturizers . Been using it for about 3 weeks now I love it
Glad for your review. I used this for a couple of weeks, but quit because of irritation. Now I understand why. I use the tub on my body and very lightly on my face.
Mine is going back to the store. Thanks again, Dr. Dray. I cannot justify this expense. Also, I am one of those rosacea patients who doesn't like alcohol in my skincare products.
My skin has never been happier. Here is my Dr. Dray inspired skincare regime: 1) to remove makeup: abolene. Its fragrance free. Then I cleanse with cerave moisturizing cleanser. Then I moisturize with cerave in the tub. Then, at least 20 mins later, I apply differin/adapalene. Then I jump in bed! Occasionally, I will use Paula's choice salicylic acid 2% in the morning.
Would you ever consider a video on products that are okay to use on baby skin? Expecting our first soon and I want to make sure I use the safest products ❤️
I was about to buy this today! So glad I thought let me see if Dr. Dray has anything to say about this product! Thank you for keeping me in check! My routine with the Neutrogena Hydro boost for dry sensitive skin and CeraVe in the tub is perfect. No reason to fall for the gimmicks! Keep to what I know and what I need.
Actually, I used this specific line for years. It's not a bad line, but I do agree that it's overpriced. Just curious to hear Dr. Dray's opinion on the brand and the products.
I love Boots No.7 products. Especially the protect and perfect serum. I don't know if it actually works but I love the way it feels going on. And it definitely makes the lines less noticible at least while it's on the skin.
tubegoob1 I watch the doctor show do recommend NO.7 is great for your skin other skin care over counter put to the test consider great product compare to high end skin care products & there was mature women at 62 had tired on mature she has seen improvement on her skin they it works from other reviews on this product then going under the knife there been great reviews on NO.7 products she might explain more her background field on Skin care
Thank you for the review! I have been using this for over a month and have noticed more pimples around my mouth! I was wondering if it was linked to this serum, now I know! Thanks again!
Another great video, Dr. Dray. Love you approach to skin care...keep it simple. We get so sucked into the cosmetic industry marketing hype. Glad to have it debunked.
Love Cerave in the tub. I have been following your advice and my skin has improved greatly. Your videos are amazing! You have saved my skin and with products that are a fraction of the cost of what I was using. Thank you :)
curiously in my esthetician licensing course we hardly mention serum as it’s not considered optimal, and we recommend oils more than serums, it’s simply listed as a water based humectant, there are oil based and then more occlusive moisturizers we learn about. Although we do tend to sell product as to where we work, the more you are educated on ingredients the more your realize how simple your skincare can be with the correct moisturizer and spf. Serum is more marketed as a moisturizing booster but I don’t think it’s necessary if you are using a good moisturizer. Thank you for sharing the truth about “serums” :)
Ok I have to be honest that I think I’ll give cerave another try after this review. But as far as my skin care routine - my skin hasn’t been dry since I started applying moisturizers on a damp skin rather than dry. Makes a huge difference. Thank you for all your tips.
Happy New Year Dr Dray 🤗🌟🥂 You have helped me so much understanding skin care! I can’t thank you enough!!! The Kerasal foot ointment has been life changing! Thank you, thank you! Question.... is the CeraVe Moisturizing lotion in the pump as good as the tub? I noticed it has some differences in the ingredients but many of the same. Here in Canada the pump is always on sale for half the price of the tub.😁 You’re the best!🤗
Dr Dray thanks for the recommendation 😊 I’m definitely going to get the tub.....but will for sure check out the baby one as well. Thanks again! You’re my skins hero🤗
Thank you for this review! Watching your channel I’ve realized that I’ve been using all the wrong skin care on my face which definitely has been getting redder as I’ve aged. What I’ve always though was rosy cheeks and an uneven skin tone is actually rosacea. I’ve had to give away all my anti-aging products (it was hard!) as I realized I’ve not been doing my skin any favors. There is so much on the market, and you really help to narrow down the field. Thank you 🙏🏼
I'm pretty lost what do do right now. I've been struggling with acne since I was 12 and I'm 20 now. I've been with my same dermatologist for 8 years but no luck. I did blood tests for my hormones but they are all fine. My dermatologist even sent me to an endocrinologist for further testing and all of my results came back fine. I don't know if it's time to switch to a new dermatologist or what to even do. Just tired of my acne having a mental toll on me and brining down my self-confidence 😞 (I know it's not related to the video but I just wanted to share)
I am sorry to hear you are coping with this. Hormone level testing often is normal in hormonal acne. See my hormonal acne Q&A. There are specific treatment options you and your dermatologist could discuss
My friend with acne had blood test to check her hormone levels came back fine but yet when she started using birth control ( the needle in the butt) for relationship her acne went in 2-3 months and then when she stopped it to get pregnant her acne came back yet blood tests kept saying everything was in range. I honestly been thinking about taking some type of birth control to see if it will help mine.
Dr. Dray thanks for your insightful review! Most people are taught to put. A "serum" on first after using a "toner" then before they put on their moisturizer creams. So hopefully those who feel like they MUST have a serum will have done this. So basically the general public has been taught to: 1. Wash 2. Tone 3. Serum 4. Moisturize As you can imagine the MOST important thing is missing on this list, which is to SUNSCREEN, and that isn't even on the list of instructions that people have been typically told to do! Now obviously if people are doing their "night time" routine then that's not going to be necessary anyway, and maybe they have a "day cream" that does contain a "little bit" of sunscreen, but it's not likely that people even use a "Day Cream" with more than 15% of sunscreen, when you have recommended that we use no less than 30%. My hope for this particular product is that people who are going to use it or feel like they "must have" this product are hopefully at least going to typically use an occlusive moisturizer cream after this sinks in anyway. LOL! I have been lucky because I typically have used Loreal Age Perfect or Avon Anew ( because I have been selling and buying Avon my whole life, as my Mom bought & sold it growing up also) "day" creams, both of which contain 30% - 50% sunscreen in them. This is better than nothing. Unfortunately, until I started watching your videos a year ago, that is when I made sure to use a separate sunscreen daily. I have found that I get the best results from a physical sunscreen. What seems to work very well for my skin is the Walmart Equate brand physical sunscreen with zinc oxide and dimethicone & colloidal oatmeal for babies, which has SPF 50%, is water resistant, and is only $4.98 for 3.0 oz. Upon your advise, I looked for the most affordable products first, rather than wasting money on the highest priced physical sunscreens, also Equate brand sunscreens tested better in Consumer Reports than many of their higher end counterparts. Yay! What is even more AMAZING is that it really works very well for a Foundation/makeup primer! I am 45 years old and have maturing skin. I have always been vigilant about putting on an SPF of 30-50% since they've first come out on the market, for when I was going to be exposed to the sun in the summertime ( before this we used 15%, which was typically the highest SPF available and considered "very strong" for many years, LOL!) However, until I started watching your videos about a year ago, I didn't use a separate sunscreen for my face, ears, and neck all year long, especially in the wintertime here in Virginia, with the exception of my "daytime" creams that had 30% -50% because I used the Loreal Age perfect day cream or Avon Anew day creams that also had 30-50%. As you can see from my photo that I still look pretty youngish, but honestly that is from my genetics more than anything else, because my parents both look very young for being in their late 60's/70's ( my Mom is 67 and my Dad is 72.) Of course my Dad neglected his skin regarding being vigilant for sunscreen, but he still looks great simply because of genetics! Lol However, he had had to have pre-cancerous cells removed from both of his ears and lips ( which healed beautifully and you can't even find a small visible scar! Grrr! LOL He's so darn lucky!) I have 3 sons ( I don't want them to be stubborn like my Father, so I have raised them to comprehend how important sunscreen is, regardless of their gender!). My son who is 17, is living with autism and intellectual disabilities. So for his skincare routines, I have had to create a "picture schedule" for him to remember his daily skincare routines. I want to also thank you so much for your videos! Because they were also extremely helpful with clearing up his acne, which was a side effect from his medications for seizures as well as sever agression from his severe anxiety disorder due to sensory overload, stemming from his autism and reaction to puberty. I have one daughter who is 15 almost 16. My sons are 26, 17, and 14. So I am also thankful that I started watching your videos, because I am passionate about giving them not only the best products for their different skin types and issues, but also the most up to date information from your videos on what they should and shouldn't be doing. Also, I have a niece who is recently started dealing with hereditary cystic acne at only 12 years old in the 6th grade. This runs on her Father's side of the family and his family, so my sister has been unsure about how to help her. So last week I sent her your videos regarding the over the counter Differen gel as well as encouraging her to set up an appointment with a Dermatologist because what the family practice doctor recommended has NOT been helpful. I also wanted her to understand the importance of moisturizing, and how you applied only a pea sized amount of the Differen gel, and how you used the barrier gel moisturizer to keep it from entering her eyes and mouth, especially because she is so very young, of course ONLY if that's what the Dermatologist is going to recommend for her to start out with. Anyway, thanks so much! I'm sorry that this is such a long comment, but I have been utilizing your videos for many different things, all that have been successfully implemented thanks to your AMAZING insights and selflessness to invite us into your world and share your knowledge as a practicing Dermatologist! Xoxo
I LOVE CeraVe, but I had to return this. I tried three Times and I just couldn't anymore. It rubs/flakes off. When u first put it on it seems to feel good and moisturizing, but then when it dries it's drying. I returned it and got the neutragena hydra boost for extra dry skin (lol I know I butchered the spelling) and love it.
Thank you for the clarification! You're integrity is much appreciated! I've been using the Cerave tub moisterizer and face cleanser only for the past maybe three to four weeks and I absouluty love them! I see such a difference in my skin, it feels more softer, cleaner, brighter ... I don't use face make up (sunscreen only) or any make up for that matter ...and my skin looks so much more radiant. Wish I would have used this product sooner! Now if I can only find something good to help with the sun damage from over the years I do have some discoloration. Anyway thanks again Dr. Dray👍💚
When will you do a Rodan and Fields review? Feel like a lot of ppl pushing this brand but now even my mom is using it. Is it actually good stuff? PS you have saved my dry skin. Stopped me from over exfoliating. I feel good going out w just the cetaphil redness spf now bc my skin is so much calmer and better looking. TYSM!
Well I'm happy with the tub and I am sticking to it. Hey Dr. because of you my once " I'm Latino I don't need sunscreen " husband bought a wide brimmed golf hat and wears sunscreen now! Whoot whoot!
The review is just perfect. I bought the serum before watching this and I am totally dissapointed. It burns the skin and I don't even have sensitive skin. On top of that my skin feels dry after I apply it (and I don't have dry skin) and if I try to layer it up with a moisturizer or sunscreen, it's peels off of my skn. Never but this again. Thanks for the review.
I used this serum before . I Wasn’t impressed with the price or the product . Now I’m using the moisturizer in the tub as recommended by you . I also use the Am moisturizing cream . Love how my skin looks more fresh . Thank you ...
I wasn't a fan of the "serum". That being said I loved the handy pump. So when I was finished with the "serum". I cleaned out the pump and sanitized the container. I then put their moisturizing cream in the pump and it makes applying my moisturizer more handy. Just a little tip for those who like to recycle containers.
This is a late comment but OMG! I feel like an idiot thats such a good idea :'D
WTD1982 great idea! I hate my cream comes in a tub. I use a silicone spatula to get it out, but it’s a pain.
Thank you
These fantastic simple tips make me feel so stupid that I didn't think of it on my own. 😂 Thank you for the suggestion.
Great information, cause it seems like new serums come out daily! It is hard not to fall for them...🙄
"Dont be fooled by the name serum. It means nothing." Brutal honesty is why i love this channel..
I've been following you for over a year now as well as starting retin A, Cereve cleanser and moisturizer and using a sunscreen daily. I am 62 and now get compliments on my skin constantly. Thank you for all the educational videos as well as saving me a ton of money. I have tried the Cereve serum and did not find it beneficial to my skin so never repurchased.
Glad to hear things are going well! Happy Wednesday!
that's awesome!
I've never left a comment on any channel but just want to say thank you for helping me find a routine that improved my stubborn melasma. Im sure it'll never completely go away but has improved significantly and I'm happy with that.
If your avatar is you, I can say your skin looks amazing!
@@vickytime3855 Thank you...I am going to give Dr. Dray all the credit as I had been running around in circles looking for something that would work and the answer turned out to be quite simple and inexpensive. The lady at the cosmetic counter who has been selling me expensive creams for years is quite impressed with the results too. Not happy I quit buying all the high end gimicky potions though. Lol
🤩😍🤩😍 I love all the science! You don’t talk down to your audience, and I really really appreciate that.
Cerave tub is the only moisturizer I use. Period. (Other than sunscreens, of course!) I have pale acne-prone sensitive skin and have saved SO MUCH MONEY!!!
Do I look perfect? No, I don’t.
Does my skin look healthy? Yes, it most definitely does. I get unsolicited compliments every now and then. And most importantly, I’m happy with the results I’ve seen since minimizing my routine.
Keep preaching, Dr Dray!
What sunscreen do you use?
Dr Dray, this is enough by big companies to sell products like this for huge amount.. In this new year pls develop a moisturizer and sunscreen for us....just 2 products...affordable and efficient...😄 btw Happy New year..
Please
L’Oréal bought CeraVe in January 2017. This is probably due to the new ownership of the brand. Currently, the products are exceptional at a drug store price. Hoping that continues. Love CeraVe products.
I’m addicted to your channel! can’t sleep without a Dr.Dray marathon 😄
Gald to hear you are enjoying!
@Dust Of Light... me too!!!
I'm sticking with CeraVe in the tub. I have simplified my skincare based on your recommendations and have absolutely stopped looking for "the next best/newest thing." Saves me time, money, and mental energy that is better spent living a happy life. And my skin is better than ever!
That's a big 10-4
Do you use the tub on your face or body?
@@allisonbrough6076 Not sure if you are asking me or the other lovely lady - I slather it on my bod after shower. Sits right there on the counter next to the shower - pat dry, slater. Threw the stupid pump away, and bought one of those bread spreading plastic spatulas at TJMaxx in the kitchen department and use that to dispense and keep my hands out of it. I have used it on my face, and it works just fine. I do enjoy the PM cream on my face. What I like most on my face is the WalMart knock off of the Cerave lotions - that sits next to the sink and that goes on my neck and chest. Not so thick, same fab ingredients, nothing you don't want, and as the lady says "saves me time, money and mental energy better spent living a happy life!" That should be Cerave's tag line....!
A Woman of a Certain Age
I share the same thought and opinion
as you.
Only use Cerave products and an oil cleanser to remove makeup.
That's it.
No more being taken by false advertising your so right about having
more money in my account.
Kind regards from Ireland Kate 👱♀️💕
That's it.
@@allisonbrough6076 Both
I love the cerave moisturizing cream in the tub! I like to splash my face with water then put on a very thick layer at night. It's very nice because no matter how much you put on, it soaks in and leaves a nice supple finish to the skin and doesn't feel heavy or greasy. My skin just feels comfortable and plump 😍
i do that too!
Wow didn’t know it was just a light moisturizer. I thought I could add a boost to my face cream. Thank you again for video.
:)
I really appreciate your open and honest reviews backed up with science and practical application. You are a breath of fresh air among all the other product and service hawkers on yt. Best to you in 2019 and beyond!
Serum..... If I've learned nothing else from you is marketing!
Thank you 😁💗
I love the serum and moisturizing cream. The cream is feels very light on my skin and isn’t heavy. Most body lotions that I use often tend to “melt” off when I sweat or feel very heavy, whereas the moisturizing cream hasn’t done that for me. The serum feels like a gel that makes your skin very glossy and makes it feel moisturized. I have dry skin. The serum has been a guilty pleasure of mine due to the price point, but I love adding the serum on before adding the cream. The cream alone doesn’t give me that supple, “juicy” skin feel that the serum does.
Can you please tell cerave to never ever stop cerave PM and the tub? That's all I care about 😉
CeraVe- you can't mislead (politely saying "fool") Dr. Dray and her followers!
She is so right about moisturizing acne prone skin, I wish someone had told me that years ago.
@@jessicacastellon7659 👍
Jessica Castellon could you let me know what is the name of the skinceuticals hyaluronic acid? Thank you
I can’t use the pm version since they changed the formula a year or 2 ago. The cream is too heavy for my entire face, so I went to the cerave moisturizing lotion & it works sooo much better. Cheaper too!
Jessica Castellon the cetaphil facial moisturizer that comes in a bottle like the cerave am & pm versions is very light. I gave to my daughter bc her skin is oily. I recommend it
I didn't know CeraVe PM was made/sold in the tub...have yet to see it...
I have writer’s cramp from taking notes on this vlog. I learned so much. Thank you Dr. Dray.
Before I started watching your channel, I would have totally bought that ‚serum‘ instead of the tub...because oily skin. But my skin loves the stuff from the tub, it doesn’t feel ‚heavy‘ at all...absorbs right in. I use it head to toe now, as well. Makes getting ready really quick work 👏
Wish, I could get my hands on more of their products, but there is only a very limited selection available here. Sighs.
Rara Avis I second that, oh my goodness
Try Amazon😊
Jameson Walker
Oh, low and behold, they have the SA cleanser and the Healing Ointment now! I‘ve been checking for it every couple of weeks, but this is the first time, I‘ve seen them listed as an official Amazon product. Yay!
It’s still rather expensive (22,50€ for a cleanser!), but I‘ve been having such a hard time, finding a gentle cleanser with SA and no fragrance. Even La Roche Posey Effaclair has fragrance.
Thanks for reminding me, to check again!
If something says serum or essence - TAKE ALL MY MONEYS. Really appreciate this. And if it's something that comes in a spray? I already own it.
I second Amazon.
The way I understand serum is that you're supposed to layer it under your usual moisturizer for that extra boost of effect (hydration, anti-aging, brightening etc) and that it's not supposed to be used by itself as a last step in skin care.
Agree. I don't think the term is all marketing puff. I think it's to signify how to use the product - to impart an active ingredient as part of a broader skin care regimen (cleanse, apply serums, apply moisturiser). I think that's why they use the term.
She is a dermatologist. You know nothing
Thanks so much for your honest review, Dr Dray. Because of you I have been using Cereve hydrating cleanser and Cerave in the tub for face and body and absolutely love it. Plus I didn't go into debt buying it. Lol! I probably would have been tempted to get this but after watching this I'm sticking to what I've been using. Thanks again! 😊
Mary Lawman my sentiments exactly!
Dr Dray is awesome! 😃
I feel those of us who are sweaty and have oily skin are frequently drawn to serums because of the consistency. I know it has fragrance, but the heaviest face moisturizer I can tolerate is neutrogena hydro boost water gel for oily skin, for example. So I get why serums are attractive for those of us who get sweaty as soon as we apply heavier products.
I love Cerave in the tub. I like to use it for body and face. I personally use the Cerave PM for the niacinamide but prefer the thickness of the cream. I like to use the PM lotion and then add a little cream on top.
We knew once Loreal bought them (I think a year ago?) we would lose the value and effectiveness of future new products. My heart sunk once I heard the news. I figured it won't be long before Loreal starts adding fragrance!!!
Would love to know your thoughts on the CeraVe Skin Renewing Cream Serum - Retinol Cream Serum & Face Moisturizer/Anti Aging Face Cream. I know a few months ago you said you haven't tried it.
I’m loving the retinol serum!
I use the CeraVe retinol serum but I feel like I’m using it wrong or it isn’t strong enough for my acne (which is what I’m using it for) because I don’t see much difference. I think it could be I’m using it wrong because once I realized with the night cream you need to massage it in well I hadn’t been doing that with the serum.
I tried this but broke out!
Excellent video, as usual.
Fake Name I use it sometimes and like it, but I'm wondering about the effectively of the product.
Before my face is dry after cleansing, I pat on ordinary hyralonic acid, then put cereve moisturizing cream with amazing results
tfs!
This is my exact routine too! Works so well
yes the buzz word is hyralonic acid some say fountain of youth 🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢
I do enjoy this product and works well with my oily skin. However I completely agree with her opinion. Serum does mean nothing. It does feel more like a lightweight, watery lotion. She gives wonderful reviews and advice regarding skin issues. Love this channel.
So my dermatologist switched me from Cerave cream to Avene Skin Recovery Cream and holy moly, this really helped my psoriasis
CeraVe has a line of products for psoriasis. They have red on the label. You might try those.
Avene skin recovery saved me from a severe allergic reaction to a Clinique face moisturizer.
that one is good...similar to vanicream, but very expensive here
In the past I’ve used so many acids, and abrasive products on poor melasma, combination skin. Since watching your videos I’ve paired my skincare back and am focusing on these new essentials. Thank you so much for your advice and honesty. X
“Serum means NOTHING” I love how you tell it like it is 🙌
Thanks for your honest review. Can't stand when products "ball-up" on my skin. Sticking with my regular routine that I obtained from your wonderful videos. I've been watching you since your onset on RUclips and, thanks to you, I have beautiful skin. Thanks for another straightforward explanation of this product.
I’ve been telling my son to use moisturizer before or after applying tretinoin...low level compliance. His skin is very acne prone and I knew moisturizing would help with the irritation. When I got to the part of this video where you said moisturizer is key in managing acne I hit pause! Immediately went to him and said, “Dr. Dray just said in her video that if you have acne prone skin you should be moisturizing. So you need to start using that gel I bought you!” 👍🏻😋 His response: “Okayyyyyyy.” I got him the Neutrogena fragrance free gel and upward he shall go! 🎉
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theredderthebetter1 My two sons struggled with acne until we heard about the hormones in milk can cause acne. As soon as they stopped drinking milk their skin cleared right up. They have not had a problem since. Just thought I would share...
Jackie McCormick thanks for the info. 🙂 We have been sticking to almond milk or almond coconut milk for several years now but that’s good to know.
Charly Gonzalez thank you for that! 😊 Yeah, scarring is something I warned both of my sons about because my uncle has big time acne scarring on his face. Neither of my sons pick at the face...I’m still shocked they listened to that advice!!!
Britney Bitch he uses elta MD UV Daily spf 40 as his moisturizer during the day. The issue with his night routine comes up because he waits until right before bed to do it. I’ve been doing my night routine once it gets dark out to show him it’s more doable if you don’t wait until your exhausted.
Thanks for saving us money. Love Cerave products. I use other stuff too. Been moisturizing since I was 15. At 71, I have no wrinkles around the eyes and my skin is pretty good for my age. I'm glad I developed this habit. It's the only thing I've been consistent with my whole life--LOL
What other products do you use on your face??
what do you think about the clinique dramatacaly different hydrating jelly ?
Thank you for this video. I started using cerave in the tub because of you and I LOVE it. I recently bought a tub that had a different scent and I emailed the company just to ask if something was different with the product and they sent me a $20 off coupon without me even asking for anything! Truly awesome customer service! Now that I have that coupon I thought I could try a new product, probably not this one lol maybe one of their sun screens :)
Ever since I have started using more moisturizers and sunscreens I get comments from some people making fun the of shine on my face.....I’m ok with it. 😆😆😆
Better be shiny than dull😊
Same 😂‼️
Marilyn Monroe had a dry skin and she put vaseline on her face to achieve the shine...it made her look youthful...hope that helps 😉
I bought this before watching your review. I noticed right away how much it balls up. I have not noticed a significant difference since using this product and will not be repurchasing. I do love the Cerave moisturizing lotion and many other of their products.
Thank you for saving my skin. I was over exfoliating and being too aggressive with my skincare overall. Thank you for helping me to see what I was doing!! I'm so excited to see what your channel brings in 2019!! 💜
Hi, nice to listen something very honest...dr. dray could u please guide us about vitamin e in skin care esp. Vitamin e capsule and Q 10 in many eucerin formula creams ?? Highly appreciated ur efforts a nd knowledge, good day
WOW!!! LOVE the references!!! I trusted you without them, but now more than ever. And I'm really disappointed in CeraVe price-gouging its customers over the word "serum". I blame its new owner, L'Oreal, for such greediness. This was an extremely informative Vlog. Thanks!
Happy Wednesday!
L’Oréal/Estée Lauder/capitalism ruins everything lol
@T Gilbert It's not over the word "serum" and not because of greediness. This serum as all the products in a purple line are formulated "paraben-free" and that under the pressure asserted by fear mongering without a scientific reason. The moisturizer in the tub as well as PM lotion formulated with parabens as a preservative system. You can see it in ingredients' lists on CeraVe site.
Parabens are well-studied and well-tolerated ingredients that allow creating an effective preservative system so the cosmetic formula will remain stable and bacteria free. And they are cheap which has been reflected in the prices of products.
Nowadays parabens have been feared by many, so companies are trying to create alternative preservative systems, which are less studied, sometimes less effective and more expensive.
One customer, reviewing the product, accused CeraVe of using parabens. CeraVe representative replied that while some products are paraben free, some need the parabens as the most effective and SAFE preservatives. Then he said that they hope to be able in the future to come up with a preservative system that will allow formulating all their products without parabens.
If it will happen (to my dismay) - our favorite moisturizer in the tub will not be the same and its price will go up. Nothing to do with "capitalism" but plain stupidity.
In my days BDD (before Dr. Dray) I would have bought this serum.
Dr. Dray, thank you for this honest review. I am a fan of CeraVe because I have an autoimmune disease and it helps me soothe my skin. Look forward to your videos.
Everyone that wishes the tub had a pump - they do sell that option - or you can get a refillable silicone squeeze tube from Amazon/eBay - very helpful if you just use it on your face. There are also refillable airless pump bottles, as well.
I purchased this “serum” two weeks ago. I have to say I am unimpressed as well. I’ve been putting it under CeraVe Am & Pm, and I can’t say I feel any more moisturized, ...in fact I feel less hydrated.
Same. I think it’s the denatured alcohol for me.
Your analysis makes sense! I'm addicted to your skincare recommendations and your recipes!
Thanks for watching!
Is cerave moisturizing cream in a squeeze bottle the same as in the tub? I tried to see if the ingredients were the same. I couldn’t reallY see a difference. Thank you so much for changing my skincare practices and helping me know what to use.
Thanks again DD. You always steer us right. 64 y.o., am on the "DD Program," skin looking fabulous...complements all the time. 💕
for a second there i thought you meant "dungeons and dragons" program 😂
@@DrDrayzday HA. If it works on my skin I'll try it!!!!
CeraVe was bought by L'Oreal. Since then the prices went up (at least in Canada) for about 20%. We have very few of their products in the stores so my few staple products I often order from Amazon. From the business point of view, I can understand they want to please the consumers but I gave up from all those "magical" serums, oils, acids, gadgets, etc. a few years ago. As someone made a joke on one of the skincare videos: for magic, I will read Harry Potter:))) Thanks for this review!
Hi Dr. Dray! I just discovered you a couple of months ago and I really love your videos! It's so nice to hear skincare advice and honest opinions from a true professional! I've spent my life with combination, super sensitive, very acne prone skin, and I also have melasma. I really appreciate everything you share. :) Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
I've always loved Cerave in the tub and I have oily skin...but I thought it can't be better than other things because it's so cheap! Thanks for talking some sense into us. Marketing can be extremely persuasive sometimes..
I have always heard the more expensive doesn't always mean better!
it usually means the opposite of better (aka worse)
RUclips. award for the most informative RUclips channel goes to you Dr. Dray. Thank you so much for your videos . You have truly saved my skin and loads of money.
thanks for wathching!
That is disappointing to hear, but I appreciate the honest review. I require a really good moisturizer as I have very dry skin. I will opt for trying the CeraVe in the tub instead! Thanks 🙂
:)
Cerave now has a night cream and it is very deeply moisturizing. Thank you for your reviews! As a result, I've completely changed how I view skincare.
Doctor, would you consider reviewing cerave baby shampoo? I read that low pH baby shampoo is good for hair, especially tangle-prone hair. The scalp is an underrated patch of skin, and I think we need to have skincare for it, too. After all, our skin doesn't stop at out forehead, right?
I love the Cerave in the tub. It has helped a lot with my acne. Thank you so much Dr. Dray for the recommendation.
I loooove the CeraVe tub! With your videos and some reading I managed to get my rosacea 2 under control! I can even drink alcohol and only 2 or 3 pimples pop out. I cannot thank you enough Dr Dray 🙏 (sadly I cannot say the same for the ocular type)
Hey Dr. Dray. I ended up purchasing this about a week or so ago, and so far have really liked it. I'm a loyal CeraVe consumer, and really just enjoy trying their new products. I like to use this at night and layer my CeraVe moisturizing night cream on top. My skin as been looking and feeling softer and less dull. I usually prefer the tub cream for my body, but that might be just a consistency preference.
Nope don't need that product , I'm sticking with my tub! Better value too😊 happy hump day pretty lady😘💜
I just bought the tub for myself and my daughter. I’m so grateful to have found your channel.
Thank you for this review. Very educational and I appreciate your insight.
I am a guy and start to moisture and sunscreen, which I did not do during the past 25 years of my life, and my skin has huge improvements. Thank Dr. Dray
I'm so glad I waited to hear your opinion before I bought this stuff.
Dr. Dray, I just want to thank you for your videos. I was getting so confused about skincare. You cut-to-the-chase and I so appreciate your honesty and simplicity. Thank you, again.
The Cerave tub gives me acne because of the petroleum in it. Even though it says won’t clog pores, non comedogenic . The Cerave lotion is oil free and doesn’t contain petroleum so I prefer that but it’s not hydrating enough in the winter.
The tub has petroleum in it? Oh no, I love the tub cream but I hate petroleum... :(. I find it too suffocating. So it really surprises me that the tub has it...
I had the same experience. As soon as I saw petroleum in the ingredients I knew that's what made me break out. Have you tried CeraVe PM? I use it both day and night. I think it's better than the moisturizing lotion, but unfortunately comes in a tiny bottle.
Dr. Drey the vast skincare knowledge that you are sharing is life changing! After using the Proactiv MD system (which I would love to see you review, along with Rodan and Fields the serum masters) for over a year with very little results, I opted for a mild unscented cleanser, followed by a high quality moisturizer applied on WET SKIN. Both products were from the drug store. After TWO DAYS I am already seeing a difference in my skin! You have completely changed the way I approach skin care. Less is definitely more, and good products don’t have to cost a fortune. Thanks again!
I am so glad you reviewed this product!! I actually clapped with excitement to hear what you had to say about it as I’ve been using it for the last month. My skin barrier was compromised from an allergic reaction to some other products I was using. I decided to use this like the neutrogena hydra boost (extra dry) to wet skin and then use the Cerave in the tub layered on top to help with my healing. My skin is/was super sensitive (red, inflamed, itchy, dry, flaky) at the time I started to use it. I did not have any irritation surprisingly. My skin barrier is healing nicely. Not sure if this product had anything to do with it (as I figured out the culprit of the allergic reaction) but I’m sure the extra moisturizing step didn’t hurt. So appreciate your honest thoughts. Would love your recommendation on an alternative product as you said that would include similar ingredients but offer more to the table. You are the best!!! Thank you! 🌟💕
Thank you Dr Dray for helping your audience look beyond a product's label.
B5 panthenol is the best thing ever when skin barrier is damaged. Think about Bepanthen cream or ointment. They do magic
Wow your knowledge is astounding. I don’t think there is anyone on RUclips that gives more honest and no bullshit advice then you. It is truly refreshing. Keep it up and love your videos and content!!! I also love how your completely consistent. And that’s because your being honest consistently. Love
What’s going around now is the drunk elephant retinol. Would love to hear your thoughts on the ingredients. I heard is a good choice for people that can’t handle tretinoin cream as it’s to harsh for their skin type.
Maggie Benav......she did a review on Drunk Elephant products recently.
@@pattiemcd8790But did she review theit retinol product paticularly? Not shure.
Pattie McDonough thank you, yes she did but the retinol cream is new. Would love to hear her thoughts 💭😊
@@a.edwards2393 not but she talked alot about Retinol and how the skin has to perform sertain stepts to get it in its active state( or make it Work) in my opinion retinols are useless and i tryed a couple of brands and concentrations
She’s just gonna say the same thing she says of all over the counter retinols. They’re not retinoids like you can be prescribed. I’m assuming she’d say just do differin gel if you’re in the US and looking for over the counter products
First Aid Beauty came out with a new moisturizer called Barriair. It says it contains ceramides. It’s suppose to help the barrier of your skin. I ended up buying it and I hope it’s not bad for the skin . It hasn’t caused me to brake out at all like other moisturizers . Been using it for about 3 weeks now I love it
Cerave Moisturizing Cream for the WIN!!! (Like always.)
Happy Wednesday!
Glad for your review. I used this for a couple of weeks, but quit because of irritation. Now I understand why. I use the tub on my body and very lightly on my face.
Mine is going back to the store. Thanks again, Dr. Dray. I cannot justify this expense. Also, I am one of those rosacea patients who doesn't like alcohol in my skincare products.
Colleen Harding, what do you use for your rosacea? Cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? Etc. Thank you.
My skin has never been happier. Here is my Dr. Dray inspired skincare regime: 1) to remove makeup: abolene. Its fragrance free. Then I cleanse with cerave moisturizing cleanser. Then I moisturize with cerave in the tub. Then, at least 20 mins later, I apply differin/adapalene. Then I jump in bed! Occasionally, I will use Paula's choice salicylic acid 2% in the morning.
Would you ever consider a video on products that are okay to use on baby skin? Expecting our first soon and I want to make sure I use the safest products ❤️
Can you review Curology? I see it everywhere online and wonder if it’s actually a skin changer!
I was about to buy this today! So glad I thought let me see if Dr. Dray has anything to say about this product! Thank you for keeping me in check! My routine with the Neutrogena Hydro boost for dry sensitive skin and CeraVe in the tub is perfect. No reason to fall for the gimmicks! Keep to what I know and what I need.
What is the difference between Cerave Renewing SA Cream in tub and the Cerave Moisturizing Cream in tub?
My guess is salysilic acid (SA) which is a mild chemical exfoliant.
Jeff Edwards One has salicylic acid and one doesn’t lol
I just got the cerave tub one and used this morning. I feel really smooth and soothing on my face! 😄
Dr. Dray, would you please review Boots No7 products, especially the Protect & Perfect line? Thank you!
It did nothing for me, it is overpriced overhyped crap.
Actually, I used this specific line for years. It's not a bad line, but I do agree that it's overpriced. Just curious to hear Dr. Dray's opinion on the brand and the products.
I love Boots No.7 products. Especially the protect and perfect serum. I don't know if it actually works but I love the way it feels going on. And it definitely makes the lines less noticible at least while it's on the skin.
Oh yes I remember when this was so talked about. ..then at Target, and Walgreens ..
tubegoob1 I watch the doctor show do recommend NO.7 is great for your skin other skin care over counter put to the test consider great product compare to high end skin care products & there was mature women at 62 had tired on mature she has seen improvement on her skin they it works from other reviews on this product then going under the knife there been great reviews on NO.7 products she might explain more her background field on Skin care
Thank you for the review! I have been using this for over a month and have noticed more pimples around my mouth! I was wondering if it was linked to this serum, now I know!
Thanks again!
Another great video, Dr. Dray. Love you approach to skin care...keep it simple. We get so sucked into the cosmetic industry marketing hype. Glad to have it debunked.
tanks!
Love Cerave in the tub. I have been following your advice and my skin has improved greatly. Your videos are amazing! You have saved my skin and with products that are a fraction of the cost of what I was using. Thank you :)
Happy New Year Dr Dray! Thank-you (again) for your time & trouble to educate us!
curiously in my esthetician licensing course we hardly mention serum as it’s not considered optimal, and we recommend oils more than serums, it’s simply listed as a water based humectant, there are oil based and then more occlusive moisturizers we learn about. Although we do tend to sell product as to where we work, the more you are educated on ingredients the more your realize how simple your skincare can be with the correct moisturizer and spf. Serum is more marketed as a moisturizing booster but I don’t think it’s necessary if you are using a good moisturizer. Thank you for sharing the truth about “serums” :)
Yeah the term is very vague and I find it labeling things which are lotions, liquids, creams, or gels...very confusing
I’ve learned so much from you.
Thanks for watching!
Ok I have to be honest that I think I’ll give cerave another try after this review. But as far as my skin care routine - my skin hasn’t been dry since I started applying moisturizers on a damp skin rather than dry. Makes a huge difference. Thank you for all your tips.
Happy New Year Dr Dray 🤗🌟🥂
You have helped me so much understanding skin care! I can’t thank you enough!!!
The Kerasal foot ointment has been life changing! Thank you, thank you!
Question.... is the CeraVe Moisturizing lotion in the pump as good as the tub? I noticed it has some differences in the ingredients but many of the same. Here in Canada the pump is always on sale for half the price of the tub.😁
You’re the best!🤗
Emily Patricia It depends on your skin. The lotion is more watery and less concentrated than the cream so for me it is not moisturizing enough.
by defintiion lotion is lighter than cream because of its water content and therefore less good at preventing transepidermal water loss
try the baby lotion...it is a bit better imo than the the regular lotion and generally cheaper
Dr Dray thanks for the recommendation 😊 I’m definitely going to get the tub.....but will for sure check out the baby one as well. Thanks again! You’re my skins hero🤗
Dr Dray of course.... that makes sense! Thanks!!! 🤗
So appreciative of this review. I am a fan of CeraVe because of your previous product reviews and I don't want to waste money. Thanks so much!
Thank you Dr Dray for all of the helpful imformation! I have learned so much from your videos.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this review! Watching your channel I’ve realized that I’ve been using all the wrong skin care on my face which definitely has been getting redder as I’ve aged. What I’ve always though was rosy cheeks and an uneven skin tone is actually rosacea. I’ve had to give away all my anti-aging products (it was hard!) as I realized I’ve not been doing my skin any favors. There is so much on the market, and you really help to narrow down the field. Thank you 🙏🏼
Dr this was so informative.
Dr Dray, I love tour input on the products and how specific are the effects for different skin types. THANKS FOR YOUR GUIDANCE!
I'm pretty lost what do do right now. I've been struggling with acne since I was 12 and I'm 20 now. I've been with my same dermatologist for 8 years but no luck. I did blood tests for my hormones but they are all fine. My dermatologist even sent me to an endocrinologist for further testing and all of my results came back fine. I don't know if it's time to switch to a new dermatologist or what to even do. Just tired of my acne having a mental toll on me and brining down my self-confidence 😞 (I know it's not related to the video but I just wanted to share)
I am sorry to hear you are coping with this. Hormone level testing often is normal in hormonal acne. See my hormonal acne Q&A. There are specific treatment options you and your dermatologist could discuss
My friend with acne had blood test to check her hormone levels came back fine but yet when she started using birth control ( the needle in the butt) for relationship her acne went in 2-3 months and then when she stopped it to get pregnant her acne came back yet blood tests kept saying everything was in range. I honestly been thinking about taking some type of birth control to see if it will help mine.
Dr. Dray thanks for your insightful review! Most people are taught to put. A "serum" on first after using a "toner" then before they put on their moisturizer creams. So hopefully those who feel like they MUST have a serum will have done this. So basically the general public has been taught to:
1. Wash
2. Tone
3. Serum
4. Moisturize
As you can imagine the MOST important thing is missing on this list, which is to SUNSCREEN, and that isn't even on the list of instructions that people have been typically told to do! Now obviously if people are doing their "night time" routine then that's not going to be necessary anyway, and maybe they have a "day cream" that does contain a "little bit" of sunscreen, but it's not likely that people even use a "Day Cream" with more than 15% of sunscreen, when you have recommended that we use no less than 30%.
My hope for this particular product is that people who are going to use it or feel like they "must have" this product are hopefully at least going to typically use an occlusive moisturizer cream after this sinks in anyway. LOL!
I have been lucky because I typically have used Loreal Age Perfect or Avon Anew ( because I have been selling and buying Avon my whole life, as my Mom bought & sold it growing up also) "day" creams, both of which contain 30% - 50% sunscreen in them. This is better than nothing. Unfortunately, until I started watching your videos a year ago, that is when I made sure to use a separate sunscreen daily.
I have found that I get the best results from a physical sunscreen. What seems to work very well for my skin is the Walmart Equate brand physical sunscreen with zinc oxide and dimethicone & colloidal oatmeal for babies, which has SPF 50%, is water resistant, and is only $4.98 for 3.0 oz. Upon your advise, I looked for the most affordable products first, rather than wasting money on the highest priced physical sunscreens, also Equate brand sunscreens tested better in Consumer Reports than many of their higher end counterparts. Yay!
What is even more AMAZING is that it really works very well for a Foundation/makeup primer! I am 45 years old and have maturing skin. I have always been vigilant about putting on an SPF of 30-50% since they've first come out on the market, for when I was going to be exposed to the sun in the summertime ( before this we used 15%, which was typically the highest SPF available and considered "very strong" for many years, LOL!)
However, until I started watching your videos about a year ago, I didn't use a separate sunscreen for my face, ears, and neck all year long, especially in the wintertime here in Virginia, with the exception of my "daytime" creams that had 30% -50% because I used the Loreal Age perfect day cream or Avon Anew day creams that also had 30-50%. As you can see from my photo that I still look pretty youngish, but honestly that is from my genetics more than anything else, because my parents both look very young for being in their late 60's/70's ( my Mom is 67 and my Dad is 72.) Of course my Dad neglected his skin regarding being vigilant for sunscreen, but he still looks great simply because of genetics! Lol However, he had had to have pre-cancerous cells removed from both of his ears and lips ( which healed beautifully and you can't even find a small visible scar! Grrr! LOL He's so darn lucky!)
I have 3 sons ( I don't want them to be stubborn like my Father, so I have raised them to comprehend how important sunscreen is, regardless of their gender!).
My son who is 17, is living with autism and intellectual disabilities. So for his skincare routines, I have had to create a "picture schedule" for him to remember his daily skincare routines. I want to also thank you so much for your videos! Because they were also extremely helpful with clearing up his acne, which was a side effect from his medications for seizures as well as sever agression from his severe anxiety disorder due to sensory overload, stemming from his autism and reaction to puberty.
I have one daughter who is 15 almost 16. My sons are 26, 17, and 14. So I am also thankful that I started watching your videos, because I am passionate about giving them not only the best products for their different skin types and issues, but also the most up to date information from your videos on what they should and shouldn't be doing.
Also, I have a niece who is recently started dealing with hereditary cystic acne at only 12 years old in the 6th grade. This runs on her Father's side of the family and his family, so my sister has been unsure about how to help her. So last week I sent her your videos regarding the over the counter Differen gel as well as encouraging her to set up an appointment with a Dermatologist because what the family practice doctor recommended has NOT been helpful. I also wanted her to understand the importance of moisturizing, and how you applied only a pea sized amount of the Differen gel, and how you used the barrier gel moisturizer to keep it from entering her eyes and mouth, especially because she is so very young, of course ONLY if that's what the Dermatologist is going to recommend for her to start out with.
Anyway, thanks so much! I'm sorry that this is such a long comment, but I have been utilizing your videos for many different things, all that have been successfully implemented thanks to your AMAZING insights and selflessness to invite us into your world and share your knowledge as a practicing Dermatologist! Xoxo
I LOVE CeraVe, but I had to return this. I tried three Times and I just couldn't anymore. It rubs/flakes off. When u first put it on it seems to feel good and moisturizing, but then when it dries it's drying. I returned it and got the neutragena hydra boost for extra dry skin (lol I know I butchered the spelling) and love it.
glad you were able to return it!
Thank you for the clarification! You're integrity is much appreciated! I've been using the Cerave tub moisterizer and face cleanser only for the past maybe three to four weeks and I absouluty love them! I see such a difference in my skin, it feels more softer, cleaner, brighter ... I don't use face make up (sunscreen only) or any make up for that matter ...and my skin looks so much more radiant. Wish I would have used this product sooner! Now if I can only find something good to help with the sun damage from over the years I do have some discoloration.
Anyway thanks again Dr. Dray👍💚
When will you do a Rodan and Fields review? Feel like a lot of ppl pushing this brand but now even my mom is using it. Is it actually good stuff?
PS you have saved my dry skin. Stopped me from over exfoliating. I feel good going out w just the cetaphil redness spf now bc my skin is so much calmer and better looking. TYSM!
She said she doesnt reccomend
Well I'm happy with the tub and I am sticking to it. Hey Dr. because of you my once " I'm Latino I don't need sunscreen " husband bought a wide brimmed golf hat and wears sunscreen now! Whoot whoot!
Anyone know who the dermatologist Dr Dray said she gets asked about a lot?
The review is just perfect. I bought the serum before watching this and I am totally dissapointed. It burns the skin and I don't even have sensitive skin. On top of that my skin feels dry after I apply it (and I don't have dry skin) and if I try to layer it up with a moisturizer or sunscreen, it's peels off of my skn. Never but this again. Thanks for the review.
Can you do a review of Cerave Baby product line. Thanks so much!
I used this serum before . I Wasn’t impressed with the price or the product . Now I’m using the moisturizer in the tub as recommended by you . I also use the Am moisturizing cream . Love how my skin looks more fresh . Thank you ...