CeraVe reviews and discussion

4.6

89% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Gentle, dermatologist-backed formulations
  • Fragrance-free, sensitive-skin options
  • Hydrating, ceramide-rich moisturizers
  • Effective, acne-calming cleansers
  • Occasional heavy, comedogenic creams
  • Drying, under-foaming cleansers
  • Irritating, oily-feeling sunscreens
  • Inconsistent texture and finish

CeraVe earns strong reviews as a gentle, dermatologist-recommended line that effectively hydrates, calms acne, and supports sensitive skin—especially through staples like the Hydrating Cleanser, Foaming Facial Cleanser, Moisturizing Cream, AM/PM Facial Moisturizing Lotions, and Healing Ointment. Reviews also flag drawbacks: some moisturizers feel heavy or cause breakouts, certain cleansers can be drying or under-cleanse, SPFs can irritate or feel oily, and concerns arise over non–cruelty-free status and perceived harsh or endocrine-disrupting filters in some sunscreens.

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290 reviews and posts

  • Nothing can top them for their simplicity and gentleness. They are like the warm, comforting, healing embrace of a mother after the cold, cruel world has harmed you and your skin barrier. The only reason I’m deducting a star from this review is that they still aren’t cruelty free and that makes me sad.

  • Since this brand is very well known as the safest and most effective skincare, this may come as a shock. It was quite shocking for me too as I am devoted to their products. However, they all contain Propylparaben which is classified as a hazardous ingredient and is prohibited in leave-on products. If you do not already know, parabens are highly harmful to humans as they are endocrine disruptors that exhibit estrogenic and anti-androgenic properties. This means they may contribute to the development of estrogen-dependent tumours and thus certain breast cancers. Their SPF stuff contains Octocrylene and Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate which is a common chemical UV filter allergic in particular cases to the sun. It is also a suspected endocrine disruptor. SPF stuff also contains parabens and BHT which are also classified as hazardous.

  • I have been using CeraVe Moisturizer and foaming facial cleanser for about 6 months now, and my skin has never looked better. I recommend this product to all my friends. Another thing the product packaging is pretty unisex (not that I care) but for some men they do. This product is all around a great product.

    Consumer
  • I’ve used almost all their cleaners and tend to repurchase the foaming one the most. I also use their sunscreen. I have been using Cerave for years now and it’s really helped my oily skin. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a mild cleanser for breakout-prone skin.

    Invested in CeraVe
  • A consumer