CeraVe reviews and discussion

4.6

89% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Gentle, fragrance-free formulations
  • Dermatologist-recommended, trusted reputation
  • Hydrating, barrier-restoring moisturizers
  • Effective acne-cleansing options
  • Occasional heavy, comedogenic moisturizers
  • Some cleansers feel drying
  • Spf can irritate or feel oily
  • Lookalike packaging causes mix-ups

CeraVe earns strong reviews as a gentle, dermatologist-recommended staple that keeps skin hydrated, soothes sensitivity, supports acne care, and helps repair the barrier—especially with Hydrating Cleanser, Foaming Cleanser, SA Cleanser, Moisturizing Cream, and AM/PM lotions. Reviews also flag drawbacks: some moisturizers feel heavy or pore-clogging, certain cleansers can be drying or leave a film, SPF and AM lotion irritate a minority, packaging can confuse lookalike bottles, and the brand isn’t cruelty-free for some buyers’ ethics.

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291 reviews and posts

  • Awful to my skin! Bought the cleanser for sensitive skin and my skin got worst, a lot of pimples started to appear.

    Customer
  • 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