Omg the AM sunscreen moisturizer was awful for me too! I tried it several times in different ways and it pilled so badly even on its own but horrifically under makeup. I love cerave but agree that one product needs a revamp! The PM one is amazing!
The Ultra Light Moisturizing Lotion with spf is much better than their regular AM lotion, I didn’t care for that one either but the ultra light is newer, absorbs matte and just feels light and nice, I’ve repurchased several times.
i got the target brand version and it pilled for me too. i was planning to buy the cera ve one to see if the problem would be better for the real brand but ig not, thanks for letting me know!
People who don’t like the AM moisturizer should try the Ultra Light moisturizing lotion with SPF- it is newer, absorbs quickly to a nice light matte, doesn’t pill, it’s just nice and much better than the regular/original AM lotion. It’s one of my current favorite AM with SPF lotions and I’ve repurchased several times.
I like this one too. Mostly because sunscreens seem to be so heavy and greasy. And I alternate days depending on the weather and also use a powder spf to matte-ify
LOVE the PM lotion…learned to use this as morning moisturizer from Angie…who also hates the AM😵💫 …PM is a beautiful formula! Also LOVE the night cream as last step for winter or in the night AC in the summer
Hi! I loved your videos. Very informative. An advice: I think it's better to mention the 5 worst OR best together. That way we can retain information better in our brains. Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year🎄🎊
Angie from Hotandflashy here on RUclips did a review of Vitamin C serums by testing their pH level. The Cerave vitamin c serum you mention here in your least favorites had way too high a pH to be effective on our skin. So it’s a good thing you don’t love the formula! After I watched that video I switched to the Timeless serum (and I agree with you - that formula is much better!). ❤️
It is so annoying that some of these products are not available at all in Europe, when the others are... why cant they just stock all of the products from a brand?
Yeah its the same for some of the drugstore hair products she uses, like those EverPure L'Oréal Shampoos. The brand's called "L'Oréal Paris" but those shampoos cannot be find in Europe so thats kinda confusing...
I am exactly with you on your picks. The am moisturizing lotion with SPF, well I threw it in the trash. My go to moisturizer where I have tubs in my bathroom, vanity and nightstand is the Cerave pm renewal cream which I use night and day because it is packed with hyluronic acid, peptides, ceramides
I feel the same way about that AM sunscreen! I feel like a grease ball after I put it on. But! I ADORE the PM formula and wish it came in a giant keg-like container! LOVE IT!💕
I guess I'm one of the only people that loves the AM spf moisturizer! It goes on so smoothly and I really like the formula. I'm so surprised that most people hate it. :/
I absolutely agree with your opinion on the AM moisturizer I bought it and wanted to like it so much! But unfortunately, I absolutely hated it. it was awful under makeup and again I did not like the formula at all! Thankfully I learned from you that you can use the PM moisturizer under makeup that is now my holy grail! Well, that and the Healing ointment. Cannot live without either. Im excited to try the SA gel! Thank you so much for everything you do! My skin thanks you even more!
The Ultra Light Moisturizing Lotion with spf is much better than their regular AM lotion, I didn’t care for that one either but the ultra light is newer, absorbs matte and does just feel light and nice, I’ve repurchased several times.
Completely agree with the a.m. moisturizing lotion with SPF 30. It won’t rub in, it leaves a cast on my face, then it pills up. But I did find that it works on my neck so I’ve been doing that to use it up!
Cerave Daily Moisturizing Lotion is a much larger size and cheaper than Cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion but the formula is extremely similar. I have more oily combo skin and the Daily Moisturizing has been a part of my daily routine for half a decade. Even as I have swapped other parts of my routine around, the Daily Moisturizing Lotion (and the Foaming Facial Cleanser) has stayed. The biggest difference is the PM has niacinamide, while the Daily doesn't. But it's really easy to get that in other steps in your routine. If you are trying to have an all in one product, the Baby Moisturizing Lotion has niacinamide (in a smaller dose) and also comes in a larger size for the same price.
My top two cerave products weren’t even mentioned in this vid lol.. the TINTED sunscreen which looks like glowy high end foundation on the face and the itch relief cream which has been a Godsend for my eczema.
My favorite Cerave product is either the skin renewing retinol serum or the moisturizing cream. I have the big tub of moisturizing cream and it has made the BIGGEST difference in my winter skin care routine. I even use it on the tops of cheeks during the day before makeup. My least favorite is PM facial moisturizing lotion. For my personally, it did not provide enough moisture and it actually caused redness and sensitivity on my cheeks. They eye cream is alright, but I’d be interested in a different day time one. Thanks for the fun video!
I couldn’t agree more about the AM moisturizer! Along with the crappy texture and formula I also found that it had a strange smell on my skin which was really weird and off-putting. I LOOOVEE the PM moisturizer and SA cream! It’s great for KP!
I’m 61 years old, and I use CeraVe Moisturizing Cream. I use it in the morning, and at night on my face, neck, and chest. I never miss a day. I love it. I am however going to try the night cream 🥰
I actually use the AM sunscreen moisturizer and like it. I don’t use a lot (like you did when you pumped it out on your hand). I put a light coating (just two pumps) and blend it in. It does take a little extra effort to blend away the white cast, but with a little patience it does blend and doesn’t leave a white cast on my skin. I do follow it with a light coat of Australian Gold Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 in ‘Fair’, which blends beautifully and doesn’t leave a sunscreen shine, and it’s just enough to even my skin tone. I don’t have to wear foundation. I’m 67.
I use the am lotion with spf every day and the resurfacing retinol at night. The sunscreen smooths into my skin just fine but I have very smooth skin and most sunscreens blend in easily. I love both of them and recommended the lotion to my mom as well. I also love the foaming facial cleanser! My least favorite was the vitamin C. It didnt really help lighten my dark acne scars by the time I finished the tube.
I LOVE the healing ointment. Your suggestion to make a sandwich over a moisturizer has saved my skin. I tried the night cream and it burned like fire. It has a great consistency. Guess there’s something in it that my skin doesn’t like. Same with the cleanser, but it’s only on for a minute and I rinse it off. Wish I knew why it stings. Hope your move is going well! Thanks for the reviews!
It burns me too! Sets my rosacea on firrrreee. I couldn’t find anything on the ingredient list that was an obvious sensitizer, but it will definitely never go back on my face.
I personally agree with you about the am spf lotion BUT I found that if I mix it 2 parts of the pm lotion and 1 part of the spf I like it a lot better and is great under makeup. So if anyone has those two products and doesn't like the spf you can try that trick before tossing it!!
I love their good ole daily moisturizing lotion. It is the best of the best. I used vanicream lite for SO MANY YEARS and now can’t stand the feel of it on my skin compared to the glorious sink-in-softness of Cerave Daily Moisturizing Lotion. ♥️Thanks for the rec for the night repair cream. I’m going to try it!!
I really love the cerave renewing night cream. It's winter now and I have a very dry skin and it gets dry quickly. With this night cream, it gets the job done. I love it. I just love the formula it's like a balm/waxy consistency. I warm it up a little bit with my fingertips and apply. Highly recommend it too. 😊
I re-started my skin regime in February and used mostly Cerave products and they saved my skin. 11 months later I have switched to some other brands but I still use the Hydrating Facial Cleanser (part 2 of a double cleanse), Moisturizing Lotion, Healing Ointment, Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum, PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, and Resurfacing Retinol Serum daily. I will switch to the Skin Renewing Night Cream in the winter. I use the heavier Moisturizing Cream in the winter and on my body only (not on the face since it's so thick). I think this line works well for me since I have combo normal/dry skin and I'm older (62). I completely agree about the AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion but I find the Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion is much better and has the SPF30 as well. I normally use SPF50 in the daytime but I use the SPF30 on cloudy/rainy days. I don't like most of the Cerave sunscreens - lots of pilling and there are much better sunscreens for the same price/value.
@Maryssa c: I think that if it's light outside there is UVA/UVB rays but the cloud cover makes it not as strong as clear skies. Since I'm inside most days, I'd like to think SPF30 is sufficient. I do reapply through the day, too.
The Cerave purple night cream is $13. at Wal-mart. I really like it. I love vanicream facial cream also. Like to know what you think of vanicream products. Thank you for sharing your opinions on the skincare products.
HI Abbey 👋... cerave released a new oil cleanser here in Europe!!!.. I am really enjoying it... I use it as a second cleanse or in the morning.... it is very gentle. I even use it as a shaving product. ....worth checking out....good luck in windy Chicago!!!!.. greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
I actually completely agreed with you except for the very last one! Oddly enough, the exact texture that is an issue for you is what keeps me going back to that product. I just feel like when I put it on as a last step everything is completely sealed in. I love that feeling ❤️ Love the video and hope you continue the series 😚
The AM lotion is just okay in my opinion. I love the consistency of the PM lotion and wish they were closer, but I always just assumed it was the sunscreen in AM that made it different than the PM, but I want the benefits of the AM during the day.
Omg I'm so with you about the eye cream and sunscreen, the texture IS like cheese...that eye cream ended my eye cream journey of many years (thanks!??) The purple night cream tho, when it launched I loved it so much in the winter, but then if you leave it for a while (not like many months) the texture changes! It turned from luxury smooth to waxy greasy ish ...for that I still go back to the tub, but not as nice as LRP Lipikar.
The moisturizing cream is meant for the body not the face, although people use it on the face. I don't like it on the face, like she said it is sticky and dries badly. I like it on the body.
I’m newer to your channel, I absolutely ❤️💕🙌 your vibe , your positivity & your videos. I enjoy all the information you take time to provide. Thank you 😊 for being soo detailed in ingredients
I’ve seen in Australia CeraVe has a cleansing oil 👀 and so I’m waiting for that to come to the states 😂 the CeraVe hydrating cleanser is my go to and I love the moisturizing cream and the healing ointment ☺️
We have it in the EU, I use it under the shower at the gym but even if it is called an oil it is in fact a gel cleanser with oil (Squalane for most of it). So it does foam but it is nowhere near an oil for makeup removal.
I love the AM moisturizer! I also have somewhat dry skin though. Maybe I need to try different spfs to get a better idea of how I feel about it, but for me it seems to go on very smoothly and soaks into my skin after 5-10 minutes.
Totally agree about the AM moisturizer with SPF. I found it to be greasy, shiny and did NOT work well under makeup. However, it works great on my neck because I have sensitive skin there, and it is very gentle. I also love love love the cleanser. Many creamy cleansers are difficult to rinse off. This is a great combo creamy, foamy, clean rinsing cleanser. The only thing I don’t love is the night cream. I do use it because of the ingredients, but I find it heavy, balmy, and diffucult to spread on my skin. I prefer a creamier product. I’m definitely going to try the acne treatment you featured in then beginning of the video. Thx so much!
The acne spot treatment! Yes, finding an SA spot treatment is TOUGH. That is, unless you get a product with fragrance and other garbage. They definitely filled a gap in the market. And it freaking layers nicely.
I’ve been on accutane for 3 months the night renew has been my absolute savior, my only down side with cerave that literally makes my soul hurt is that they aren’t cruelty free 😥. If I wasn’t on accutane I’d likely not use their products but it’s what has been recommended to me by many accutane users and I want to get through my treatment the best I can.
I recently bought the cerave am lotion with spf when i actually wanted the ultra light face lotion with spf. I can agree that it is greasy and leaves a white cast on the skin. The boxes look so similar so that’s why i didn’t realize it. If you’ve tried the ultra light face lotion moisturizer by cerave, what are your thoughts on it? Btw your vids are informative for me! 🤍
I also used to use their sunscreen and it was... fine. Now I've switched to Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen and I'm never going back, even though it is pricy. The texture is just so perfect and the lack of scent is perfect for me and my scent-triggered migraines!
I used to buy the vitamin c cream until I realized the PH was too high for it to be truly effective. Besides, timeless recently came out with a vitamin c serum that is more gentle for beginners 🙂
I agree about the AM moisturizer. Honestly, I don’t even know if it can work as an spf because of how it pills in clumps on my face - it can’t be forming an even barrier. Many years ago, before a couple of reformulations, it didn’t pill and was my HG (still had a white cast, but I’m very fair and wore powder over, anyway). I don’t know what they changed. Regarding the moisturizing cream, I see why you don’t love it for the face, but it is one of my favorite formulas for body moisturizer since it doesn’t feel greasy for one so rich (on body skin).
In the 🇬🇧 Cerave isn't as affordable either but I'm loving their Salycilic Acid Smoothing Cleanser . I bought their normal moisturiser 50ml for £3.00 , it has a seal and I have Neutrogena Hydroboost to use up first . 👏😊🇬🇧🌈
Team PM formula for our daytime moisturizer! I don’t mind the eye cream and also use it on my lips but I think the regular moisturizing cream does the same job if not better for eyes and lips before the ointment!
I'm sold on that night cream in a jar , love to try eventhough I'm currently using the sesheido night cream bcz sometimes the fragrance in it causes more irritation to my skin in winter time.
I just bought the healing ointment on rec from my derm. I just got a small tube. But I love it, so good for winter and tretinoin use! Thanks abbey!! It’s better than aqua for sure! I love it on my lips, in dry corners. The eye cream is great for tretinoin too ! Happy holidays and congrats 200k! I rem when u were a tiny tiny channel !! 🎊🎊🥰
But my very fave products from them are the big huge tub of the moisturizer cream and the healing ointment and my holy grail SA face cleanser....i tried the skun renewing night cream a few years back and just didn't love it.....i actually thought it to be breaking me out...i don't remember other reasons I didn't like it but I gave it to my aunt....
The Cerave AM Moisturizer works very well for me, surprisingly. I didn't enjoy the feeling of it at first when I applied it but then it absorbed and it was great (it doesn't dry chunky on my skin like it did on your hand). It managed to keep my skin matte for most of the day. With the amount of hate it gets, I'm just waiting for it to get discontinued lol. The skin renewing night cream is a godsend during cold Canadian winters!
A bit late to the Cerave party here - after using some other branded products that caused my skin to react, I just bought the Cerave morning facial moisterizer spf 30. After two days, my skin is finally less red and splotchy, and my pores are smaller. I am so happy how much BETTER my skin feels and looks!! That being said, I agree with some of your criticisms. It does not blend well (you really have to work it into your skin) and is a bit chunky like you said, lol... I also do not like the smell of this and have to wash my hands to get rid of the odour. I also don't love the touch of this on my face, I wouldn't say it's greasy but it's not pleasant. In spite of the negatives, I really do love how it has cleared up my face.
Hi Abbey! I have dry mature skin, no acne. The Cerave Acne Control sounds like it would be an effective exfoliation gel, even if you don't have acne. I'm looking for an exfoliator. Do you think that I could use this product? Doris
When I started Tretinoin, that CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream became my best friend. It could transform my skin OVERNIGHT. I've never had anything do that 😳
100% agree on the Acne Control Gel (yay) and AM Facial Lotion (yuck). I definitely don't have the texture issues with the Eye Repair Cream though; it's always been smooth for me, no curdling.
The night cream is amazing, and I love it. However, this is not some thing that I would recommend for someone with rosacea. I have a mild form of rosacea on my cheeks, and after using this on my cheeks on three separate occasions this has caused a major flare up. I have gotten some irritation and sensitivity from it. I before it’s from the retinol. Anyway, I no longer use this on my cheeks but I use it as an eye cream and the other places on my face that doesn’t have rosacea and it is wonderful. Also the 10% vitamin C is great to dip your toe into vitamin C for those with sensitive skin. I started using it to see how my rosacea would react and it worked perfectly with it with no issues. I was able to get my skin used to it, so that we I moved up to a higher amount I didn’t have a reaction. I hope this helps!
I love the AM SPF, I also have very oily skin so it’s rare that a moisturizer works out for me. I use smaller amounts on my face and neck, let it dry and I ALWAYS wait before I put makeup on.
CeraVe PM used to be my favorite moisturizer, but since their recent vegan/paraben-free reformulation, I can barely tolerate it as it burns. So I have switched to La Roche products that contain just niacinamide alone with moisturizing ingredients. Honestly, I believe hyaluronic acid may not be best for skin after all because it can draw too much water from skin if your environment/air is dry, even slightly dry. Ends up making skin drier because if the ingredient cannot get water from air, it draws water from your skin. Not good. Maybe OK for summer months or if you live in a humid climate. Also, CeraVe Night Cream may have impressive ingredients, but from a product development perspective the product has a tacky, waxy feel and the base smell comes through terribly. Even smells like wax. Almost more balm than cream. Better suited for use as an eye cream in current formula. The product needs to be reformulated to be blended better to make it whipped and creamier in consistency like the Moisturizing Cream but better, while still providing the same ingredient benefits, but with a smooth less matte finish and clean odorless fragrance free base.
Thanks for reminders for the night cream. Going to try that. I use the DRMTLGY peptide cream but may get this to alternate just to save some money. Or use one at night and one during the day..I have dry skin! Would you suggest if having the better ingredients of the DRMTLGY at night or during the day?
Cerave AM spf 30 I’ve been trying to love, but I’m finally throwing in the towel, it takes so much work to rub it in that it actually starts flaking on my skin while applying it. Love cerave PM lotion!
Unfortunately the healing ointment isn't available in my country so I have to use aquaphor. I literally use it almost all over my whole face because I get so excited too when I use it. I want the magic to happen everywhere but I focus on lips, eyes and under my nose. I want the ointment so bad!!!
Their Skin Renewing Oil is SOOOOOOO underrated. A bit on top of their Skin Renewing Night Cream will heal your skin barrier in one night. In my opinion, there are products out there that sell at 10X more that don't even get close to their quality and performance. I don't love their whole line but those two, for me, are outstanding.
I have used cerave for about 10 years, but have moved away from them a bit in the past 18 months. Not bc they’re not good, but I just know other stuff. In my opinion, that Healing Ointment is the best product they make. I use that religiously at night on lips, also around my mouth to hydrate/seal. (I’m a teacher who’s been in a mask all day for almost 1.5 years & that part of my face is always affected & gets so dry.) I, like you, would love a cleansing balm from them. I’m currently using Neutrogena’s bc it’s the only drugstore one that’s fragrance free w no residue.
If you like CeraVe’s PM facial moisturizer lotion, you may really like Cetaphil’s daily oil free hydrating lotion. Very similar and great for combo to oily skin!
This was great cause I always have about 4 CeraVe products in my rotation at any one time. Hate the Am moisturizer! I like their baby lotion and use it on my face all the time, nice texture light but creamy.
OMG yes! That AM moisturizer is so bad to work with. It peels off all the time. Because I spent money on it I continue using it. I notice that I have to use a small amount and rub it on one part of my skin quickly and go little by little until I cover my whole face. That minimizes the peeling a little bit. However, it still usually peels around my mouth. I won’t repurchase this.
Omg the AM sunscreen moisturizer was awful for me too! I tried it several times in different ways and it pilled so badly even on its own but horrifically under makeup. I love cerave but agree that one product needs a revamp! The PM one is amazing!
The Ultra Light Moisturizing Lotion with spf is much better than their regular AM lotion, I didn’t care for that one either but the ultra light is newer, absorbs matte and just feels light and nice, I’ve repurchased several times.
Super awful for me as well.
for me i use it and it makes my skin look really clear I personally like it
I hated it too! However, I mix a little bit of the pm moisturizer in it and it fixed all the problems I was having.
i got the target brand version and it pilled for me too. i was planning to buy the cera ve one to see if the problem would be better for the real brand but ig not, thanks for letting me know!
People who don’t like the AM moisturizer should try the Ultra Light moisturizing lotion with SPF- it is newer, absorbs quickly to a nice light matte, doesn’t pill, it’s just nice and much better than the regular/original AM lotion. It’s one of my current favorite AM with SPF lotions and I’ve repurchased several times.
Late to the party lol but this one makes me break out. Never had a problem w cera ve products but that one made me break out. I prefer olay complete
@@iihimikoWhy
I like this one too. Mostly because sunscreens seem to be so heavy and greasy. And I alternate days depending on the weather and also use a powder spf to matte-ify
I'd love to see a video on this for cetaphil and vanicream
Same.
yerrrrrr
The Ordinary top/bottom 5 would be a good video 💞
I’m obsessed with the skin renewing night cream it’s so rich and hydrating 😍
but girls dont like cerave n prefer cetaphil tho
LOVE the PM lotion…learned to use this as morning moisturizer from Angie…who also hates the AM😵💫 …PM is a beautiful formula! Also LOVE the night cream as last step for winter or in the night AC in the summer
Hi!
I loved your videos. Very informative.
An advice: I think it's better to mention the 5 worst OR best together. That way we can retain information better in our brains. Thank you!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year🎄🎊
Agreed
agreed. it seemed all over the place jumping back and forth between the best and worst.
Agreed, and easier to find what I am looking for to buy without just giving up and say screw it. Love your channel just found it
Angie from Hotandflashy here on RUclips did a review of Vitamin C serums by testing their pH level. The Cerave vitamin c serum you mention here in your least favorites had way too high a pH to be effective on our skin. So it’s a good thing you don’t love the formula! After I watched that video I switched to the Timeless serum (and I agree with you - that formula is much better!). ❤️
The vitamin C is my least favorite. Did not do anything to help lighten my post acne dark marks.
It is so annoying that some of these products are not available at all in Europe, when the others are... why cant they just stock all of the products from a brand?
Maybe bc some of the Ingredients are banned by the EU :(
Stop being European! lol
Because it's Europe
Yeah its the same for some of the drugstore hair products she uses, like those EverPure L'Oréal Shampoos. The brand's called "L'Oréal Paris" but those shampoos cannot be find in Europe so thats kinda confusing...
I love the ultra light moisturizer with sunscreen. And the PM moisturizer feels so nice on my skin.
I am exactly with you on your picks. The am moisturizing lotion with SPF, well I threw it in the trash. My go to moisturizer where I have tubs in my bathroom, vanity and nightstand is the Cerave pm renewal cream which I use night and day because it is packed with hyluronic acid, peptides, ceramides
I feel the same way about that AM sunscreen! I feel like a grease ball after I put it on. But! I ADORE the PM formula and wish it came in a giant keg-like container! LOVE IT!💕
I guess I'm one of the only people that loves the AM spf moisturizer! It goes on so smoothly and I really like the formula. I'm so surprised that most people hate it. :/
The Ceraze Moisturizing Cream is one of the best products to use as a primer. It really helps lock in makeup.
I absolutely agree with your opinion on the AM moisturizer I bought it and wanted to like it so much! But unfortunately, I absolutely hated it. it was awful under makeup and again I did not like the formula at all! Thankfully I learned from you that you can use the PM moisturizer under makeup that is now my holy grail! Well, that and the Healing ointment. Cannot live without either. Im excited to try the SA gel! Thank you so much for everything you do! My skin thanks you even more!
The Ultra Light Moisturizing Lotion with spf is much better than their regular AM lotion, I didn’t care for that one either but the ultra light is newer, absorbs matte and does just feel light and nice, I’ve repurchased several times.
Completely agree with the a.m. moisturizing lotion with SPF 30. It won’t rub in, it leaves a cast on my face, then it pills up. But I did find that it works on my neck so I’ve been doing that to use it up!
I use it on my neck too! Works great and does not irritate my sensitive neck skin.
Cerave Daily Moisturizing Lotion is a much larger size and cheaper than Cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion but the formula is extremely similar. I have more oily combo skin and the Daily Moisturizing has been a part of my daily routine for half a decade. Even as I have swapped other parts of my routine around, the Daily Moisturizing Lotion (and the Foaming Facial Cleanser) has stayed. The biggest difference is the PM has niacinamide, while the Daily doesn't. But it's really easy to get that in other steps in your routine. If you are trying to have an all in one product, the Baby Moisturizing Lotion has niacinamide (in a smaller dose) and also comes in a larger size for the same price.
Great tips, thxx
My top two cerave products weren’t even mentioned in this vid lol.. the TINTED sunscreen which looks like glowy high end foundation on the face and the itch relief cream which has been a Godsend for my eczema.
I use the AM SPF. I apply it in small amounts and work it into the skin, and allow it to dry before applying my make up. Never had an issue!
My favorite Cerave product is either the skin renewing retinol serum or the moisturizing cream. I have the big tub of moisturizing cream and it has made the BIGGEST difference in my winter skin care routine. I even use it on the tops of cheeks during the day before makeup. My least favorite is PM facial moisturizing lotion. For my personally, it did not provide enough moisture and it actually caused redness and sensitivity on my cheeks. They eye cream is alright, but I’d be interested in a different day time one. Thanks for the fun video!
It might be the niacinamide in the PM lotion that causes the irritation for you. It's a common complaint.
I couldn’t agree more about the AM moisturizer! Along with the crappy texture and formula I also found that it had a strange smell on my skin which was really weird and off-putting. I LOOOVEE the PM moisturizer and SA cream! It’s great for KP!
I’m really excited for this new series! I’d like to see it branch into makeup too since I’ve loved all your makeup favs!
I love the Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream. So good! I like it over much more expensive products.
I’m 61 years old, and I use CeraVe Moisturizing Cream. I use it in the morning, and at night on my face, neck, and chest. I never miss a day. I love it. I am however going to try the night cream 🥰
I actually use the AM sunscreen moisturizer and like it. I don’t use a lot (like you did when you pumped it out on your hand). I put a light coating (just two pumps) and blend it in. It does take a little extra effort to blend away the white cast, but with a little patience it does blend and doesn’t leave a white cast on my skin. I do follow it with a light coat of Australian Gold Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 in ‘Fair’, which blends beautifully and doesn’t leave a sunscreen shine, and it’s just enough to even my skin tone. I don’t have to wear foundation. I’m 67.
I use the am lotion with spf every day and the resurfacing retinol at night. The sunscreen smooths into my skin just fine but I have very smooth skin and most sunscreens blend in easily. I love both of them and recommended the lotion to my mom as well. I also love the foaming facial cleanser! My least favorite was the vitamin C. It didnt really help lighten my dark acne scars by the time I finished the tube.
I LOVE the healing ointment. Your suggestion to make a sandwich over a moisturizer has saved my skin. I tried the night cream and it burned like fire. It has a great consistency. Guess there’s something in it that my skin doesn’t like. Same with the cleanser, but it’s only on for a minute and I rinse it off. Wish I knew why it stings.
Hope your move is going well!
Thanks for the reviews!
It burns me too! Sets my rosacea on firrrreee. I couldn’t find anything on the ingredient list that was an obvious sensitizer, but it will definitely never go back on my face.
I personally agree with you about the am spf lotion BUT I found that if I mix it 2 parts of the pm lotion and 1 part of the spf I like it a lot better and is great under makeup. So if anyone has those two products and doesn't like the spf you can try that trick before tossing it!!
Also I am OBSESSED with the renewing pm cream and keep a back stock of it bc I can’t deal with not having it when it sells out so quickly!
I love their good ole daily moisturizing lotion. It is the best of the best. I used vanicream lite for SO MANY YEARS and now can’t stand the feel of it on my skin compared to the glorious sink-in-softness of Cerave Daily Moisturizing Lotion. ♥️Thanks for the rec for the night repair cream. I’m going to try it!!
I really love the cerave renewing night cream. It's winter now and I have a very dry skin and it gets dry quickly. With this night cream, it gets the job done. I love it. I just love the formula it's like a balm/waxy consistency. I warm it up a little bit with my fingertips and apply. Highly recommend it too. 😊
I re-started my skin regime in February and used mostly Cerave products and they saved my skin. 11 months later I have switched to some other brands but I still use the Hydrating Facial Cleanser (part 2 of a double cleanse), Moisturizing Lotion, Healing Ointment, Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum, PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, and Resurfacing Retinol Serum daily. I will switch to the Skin Renewing Night Cream in the winter. I use the heavier Moisturizing Cream in the winter and on my body only (not on the face since it's so thick). I think this line works well for me since I have combo normal/dry skin and I'm older (62).
I completely agree about the AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion but I find the Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion is much better and has the SPF30 as well. I normally use SPF50 in the daytime but I use the SPF30 on cloudy/rainy days. I don't like most of the Cerave sunscreens - lots of pilling and there are much better sunscreens for the same price/value.
@Maryssa c: I think that if it's light outside there is UVA/UVB rays but the cloud cover makes it not as strong as clear skies. Since I'm inside most days, I'd like to think SPF30 is sufficient. I do reapply through the day, too.
The Cerave purple night cream is $13. at Wal-mart. I really like it. I love vanicream facial cream also. Like to know what you think of vanicream products. Thank you for sharing your opinions on the skincare products.
My favorites are their resurfacing retinol, daily lotion, and acne cream cleanser
HI Abbey 👋... cerave released a new oil cleanser here in Europe!!!.. I am really enjoying it... I use it as a second cleanse or in the morning.... it is very gentle. I even use it as a shaving product. ....worth checking out....good luck in windy Chicago!!!!.. greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
I appreciate these types of videos. It is even better when it is an affordable brand that I can purchase here in Canada. Thank you🥰
You do the best swatches on the Internet period!!!!😊
I actually completely agreed with you except for the very last one! Oddly enough, the exact texture that is an issue for you is what keeps me going back to that product. I just feel like when I put it on as a last step everything is completely sealed in. I love that feeling ❤️ Love the video and hope you continue the series 😚
The AM lotion is just okay in my opinion. I love the consistency of the PM lotion and wish they were closer, but I always just assumed it was the sunscreen in AM that made it different than the PM, but I want the benefits of the AM during the day.
Omg I'm so with you about the eye cream and sunscreen, the texture IS like cheese...that eye cream ended my eye cream journey of many years (thanks!??) The purple night cream tho, when it launched I loved it so much in the winter, but then if you leave it for a while (not like many months) the texture changes! It turned from luxury smooth to waxy greasy ish ...for that I still go back to the tub, but not as nice as LRP Lipikar.
The moisturizing cream is meant for the body not the face, although people use it on the face. I don't like it on the face, like she said it is sticky and dries badly. I like it on the body.
Great overview, I got some ideas for my sons. Other brands to review: La Roche Posay, Paula’s choice, Skinceuticals. Thank you 💗
Agree with this 100%! Especially the AM spf moisturizer.
I’m newer to your channel, I absolutely ❤️💕🙌 your vibe , your positivity & your videos. I enjoy all the information you take time to provide. Thank you 😊 for being soo detailed in ingredients
I’ve seen in Australia CeraVe has a cleansing oil 👀 and so I’m waiting for that to come to the states 😂 the CeraVe hydrating cleanser is my go to and I love the moisturizing cream and the healing ointment ☺️
Ok, now I'm gonna have to look up that oil...
We have it in the EU, I use it under the shower at the gym but even if it is called an oil it is in fact a gel cleanser with oil (Squalane for most of it). So it does foam but it is nowhere near an oil for makeup removal.
The healing ointment and night cream are my holy grails! I never want to be without them! 💙💙💙
I love the AM moisturizer! I also have somewhat dry skin though. Maybe I need to try different spfs to get a better idea of how I feel about it, but for me it seems to go on very smoothly and soaks into my skin after 5-10 minutes.
Totally agree about the AM moisturizer with SPF. I found it to be greasy, shiny and did NOT work well under makeup. However, it works great on my neck because I have sensitive skin there, and it is very gentle. I also love love love the cleanser. Many creamy cleansers are difficult to rinse off. This is a great combo creamy, foamy, clean rinsing cleanser. The only thing I don’t love is the night cream. I do use it because of the ingredients, but I find it heavy, balmy, and diffucult to spread on my skin. I prefer a creamier product. I’m definitely going to try the acne treatment you featured in then beginning of the video. Thx so much!
The acne spot treatment! Yes, finding an SA spot treatment is TOUGH. That is, unless you get a product with fragrance and other garbage. They definitely filled a gap in the market. And it freaking layers nicely.
I agree on everything except the moisturizing cream! But then again I use it on my body, it’s so easy to spread and feels so good 😌
I’ve been on accutane for 3 months the night renew has been my absolute savior, my only down side with cerave that literally makes my soul hurt is that they aren’t cruelty free 😥. If I wasn’t on accutane I’d likely not use their products but it’s what has been recommended to me by many accutane users and I want to get through my treatment the best I can.
I recently bought the cerave am lotion with spf when i actually wanted the ultra light face lotion with spf. I can agree that it is greasy and leaves a white cast on the skin. The boxes look so similar so that’s why i didn’t realize it. If you’ve tried the ultra light face lotion moisturizer by cerave, what are your thoughts on it? Btw your vids are informative for me! 🤍
I love the ultra light formula. I'd buy it again. It's probably because I haven't found anything I like as much.
I use the Ultra Light every day and love it! Sinks in well and don’t feel greasy at all!
I also used to use their sunscreen and it was... fine. Now I've switched to Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen and I'm never going back, even though it is pricy. The texture is just so perfect and the lack of scent is perfect for me and my scent-triggered migraines!
I used to buy the vitamin c cream until I realized the PH was too high for it to be truly effective. Besides, timeless recently came out with a vitamin c serum that is more gentle for beginners 🙂
Which one is that? I want to try! I’ve been using the Vichy vitamin c but I think it’s breaking me out!
@@LUC1DL1V1NG It is called Timeless 10% C E Ferulic acid serum 😊
I love the healing ointment!!!! It helps the dry skin on my eyes due to allergies!!
I agree about the AM moisturizer. Honestly, I don’t even know if it can work as an spf because of how it pills in clumps on my face - it can’t be forming an even barrier. Many years ago, before a couple of reformulations, it didn’t pill and was my HG (still had a white cast, but I’m very fair and wore powder over, anyway). I don’t know what they changed. Regarding the moisturizing cream, I see why you don’t love it for the face, but it is one of my favorite formulas for body moisturizer since it doesn’t feel greasy for one so rich (on body skin).
Number one fave is Cerave healing balm! Love love love it! Least favorite is the AM moisturizer. It pills like crazy for me
In the 🇬🇧 Cerave isn't as affordable either but I'm loving their Salycilic Acid Smoothing Cleanser . I bought their normal moisturiser 50ml for £3.00 , it has a seal and I have Neutrogena Hydroboost to use up first . 👏😊🇬🇧🌈
I love the cream to foam cleanser too! I do a double wash and it does a nice job of getting the makeup off.
Team PM formula for our daytime moisturizer! I don’t mind the eye cream and also use it on my lips but I think the regular moisturizing cream does the same job if not better for eyes and lips before the ointment!
Loved your thoughts on these products! I’ve been loving my Cerave cleanser and can’t wait to try some of these other products you suggested. ❤️❤️
The Tinted sheer mineral Sunscreen! 👍... can you review good molecules? Thx Abbey
I'm sold on that night cream in a jar , love to try eventhough I'm currently using the sesheido night cream bcz sometimes the fragrance in it causes more irritation to my skin in winter time.
I love the hydrating cream to foam ... and was wondering if you're planning to do a comparison to the Cerave Foaming Oil cleanser? :)
Your videos are always super informative and I know I can trust your opinions because you research everything! 💖
I just bought the healing ointment on rec from my derm. I just got a small tube. But I love it, so good for winter and tretinoin use! Thanks abbey!! It’s better than aqua for sure! I love it on my lips, in dry corners. The eye cream is great for tretinoin too ! Happy holidays and congrats 200k! I rem when u were a tiny tiny channel !! 🎊🎊🥰
Love the series. Yes more and thank you! Have a great weekend. Hugs from Tampa
But my very fave products from them are the big huge tub of the moisturizer cream and the healing ointment and my holy grail SA face cleanser....i tried the skun renewing night cream a few years back and just didn't love it.....i actually thought it to be breaking me out...i don't remember other reasons I didn't like it but I gave it to my aunt....
I love Cerave PM. I dislike Cerave AM for the same reasons you mentioned.
The Cerave AM Moisturizer works very well for me, surprisingly. I didn't enjoy the feeling of it at first when I applied it but then it absorbed and it was great (it doesn't dry chunky on my skin like it did on your hand). It managed to keep my skin matte for most of the day. With the amount of hate it gets, I'm just waiting for it to get discontinued lol.
The skin renewing night cream is a godsend during cold Canadian winters!
A bit late to the Cerave party here - after using some other branded products that caused my skin to react, I just bought the Cerave morning facial moisterizer spf 30. After two days, my skin is finally less red and splotchy, and my pores are smaller. I am so happy how much BETTER my skin feels and looks!!
That being said, I agree with some of your criticisms. It does not blend well (you really have to work it into your skin) and is a bit chunky like you said, lol... I also do not like the smell of this and have to wash my hands to get rid of the odour. I also don't love the touch of this on my face, I wouldn't say it's greasy but it's not pleasant.
In spite of the negatives, I really do love how it has cleared up my face.
I would love you to review roche posay products! There are so many to choose from!
Hi Abbey! I have dry mature skin, no acne. The Cerave Acne Control sounds like it would be an effective exfoliation gel, even if you don't have acne. I'm looking for an exfoliator. Do you think that I could use this product?
Doris
When I started Tretinoin, that CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream became my best friend. It could transform my skin OVERNIGHT. I've never had anything do that 😳
I am in love with your sweater! I use the cream to foam cleanser and it's good, but I have noticed that I have a hard time rinsing it completely off.
Have you ever heard of, or used Herbal Face Food? All of the reviews I could find are sponsored. I'd love an honest review. Thanks for considering ❤️
Totally agree with the AM face cream and hyaluronic acid serum!
My fav is the cream to foam Cleanser. The formula is amazing.
I’d love to see you do this for brands like ouai and pureology
I love the cerve skin renewing night creme. I use it in the morning as well.
100% agree on the Acne Control Gel (yay) and AM Facial Lotion (yuck). I definitely don't have the texture issues with the Eye Repair Cream though; it's always been smooth for me, no curdling.
The night cream is amazing, and I love it. However, this is not some thing that I would recommend for someone with rosacea. I have a mild form of rosacea on my cheeks, and after using this on my cheeks on three separate occasions this has caused a major flare up. I have gotten some irritation and sensitivity from it. I before it’s from the retinol. Anyway, I no longer use this on my cheeks but I use it as an eye cream and the other places on my face that doesn’t have rosacea and it is wonderful.
Also the 10% vitamin C is great to dip your toe into vitamin C for those with sensitive skin. I started using it to see how my rosacea would react and it worked perfectly with it with no issues. I was able to get my skin used to it, so that we I moved up to a higher amount I didn’t have a reaction. I hope this helps!
I love the AM SPF, I also have very oily skin so it’s rare that a moisturizer works out for me. I use smaller amounts on my face and neck, let it dry and I ALWAYS wait before I put makeup on.
CeraVe PM used to be my favorite moisturizer, but since their recent vegan/paraben-free reformulation, I can barely tolerate it as it burns. So I have switched to La Roche products that contain just niacinamide alone with moisturizing ingredients. Honestly, I believe hyaluronic acid may not be best for skin after all because it can draw too much water from skin if your environment/air is dry, even slightly dry. Ends up making skin drier because if the ingredient cannot get water from air, it draws water from your skin. Not good. Maybe OK for summer months or if you live in a humid climate.
Also, CeraVe Night Cream may have impressive ingredients, but from a product development perspective the product has a tacky, waxy feel and the base smell comes through terribly. Even smells like wax. Almost more balm than cream. Better suited for use as an eye cream in current formula. The product needs to be reformulated to be blended better to make it whipped and creamier in consistency like the Moisturizing Cream but better, while still providing the same ingredient benefits, but with a smooth less matte finish and clean odorless fragrance free base.
I'm sure you have a HUGE hunch that your channel is going to blow up the "beauty" RUclips. 🔥💯💞
Love this. I already love the brand. Saw a new moisturizer I will definitely be trying!
Thanks for reminders for the night cream. Going to try that. I use the DRMTLGY peptide cream but may get this to alternate just to save some money. Or use one at night and one during the day..I have dry skin! Would you suggest if having the better ingredients of the DRMTLGY at night or during the day?
Thinking of you and wishing you well. Great video!
Cerave AM spf 30 I’ve been trying to love, but I’m finally throwing in the towel, it takes so much work to rub it in that it actually starts flaking on my skin while applying it. Love cerave PM lotion!
I didn’t like the am moisturizer either and it burned my eyes
Didn't like it either. It pilled on my face. I've been using it as a sunscreen on my arms so as not to waste it.
Do cetaphil pleaseeeee. Thanks girl! 😉
Love the new background!
Unfortunately the healing ointment isn't available in my country so I have to use aquaphor. I literally use it almost all over my whole face because I get so excited too when I use it. I want the magic to happen everywhere but I focus on lips, eyes and under my nose. I want the ointment so bad!!!
I found the Cerave healing ointment in a tube in the baby section at Shoppers Drug Mart. I think it’s the same formula.
Have you tried Amazon in your country?
My favorite cerave product is the lotion while my least favorite are their mineral sunscreens.
Their Skin Renewing Oil is SOOOOOOO underrated. A bit on top of their Skin Renewing Night Cream will heal your skin barrier in one night. In my opinion, there are products out there that sell at 10X more that don't even get close to their quality and performance. I don't love their whole line but those two, for me, are outstanding.
Is it the gel oil?
I have used cerave for about 10 years, but have moved away from them a bit in the past 18 months. Not bc they’re not good, but I just know other stuff. In my opinion, that Healing Ointment is the best product they make. I use that religiously at night on lips, also around my mouth to hydrate/seal. (I’m a teacher who’s been in a mask all day for almost 1.5 years & that part of my face is always affected & gets so dry.) I, like you, would love a cleansing balm from them. I’m currently using Neutrogena’s bc it’s the only drugstore one that’s fragrance free w no residue.
If you like CeraVe’s PM facial moisturizer lotion, you may really like Cetaphil’s daily oil free hydrating lotion. Very similar and great for combo to oily skin!
This was great cause I always have about 4 CeraVe products in my rotation at any one time. Hate the Am moisturizer! I like their baby lotion and use it on my face all the time, nice texture light but creamy.
I just got the skin renewing night cream, and I’m glad it’s got a good review. Just what I needed peptides, hyaluronic acid, and Niacinamide.
OMG yes! That AM moisturizer is so bad to work with. It peels off all the time. Because I spent money on it I continue using it. I notice that I have to use a small amount and rub it on one part of my skin quickly and go little by little until I cover my whole face. That minimizes the peeling a little bit. However, it still usually peels around my mouth. I won’t repurchase this.