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CeraVe

CeraVe verdicts.

Moisturizers · Cleansers · Balms & Ointments · Serums
53Products
41Reviewers
1578Mentions
91%Approval

53 products

Every product from this brand the gurus have weighed in on.

✓83%
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizers
Moisturizing Cream
Dr. Vanita Rattan's Top Pick
28 reviewers · 190 reviews
✓85%
2 Certified Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Cleansers
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Crowned best by 2 gurus
28 reviewers · 145 reviews
✓88%
Certified PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizers
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Doctorly's Top Pick
19 reviewers · 90 reviews
✓87%
Certified Healing Ointment
Balms & Ointments
Healing Ointment
Dr. Aleksandra Brown's Top Pick
18 reviewers · 131 reviews
~70%
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
Serums
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
Dr. Sam Ellis's Top Pick
16 reviewers · 43 reviews
✓76%
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser with 4% Benzoyl Peroxide
Cleansers
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser with 4% Benzoyl Peroxide
AliceintheRabbitHole's Top Pick
13 reviewers · 52 reviews
✓78%
Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
Cleansers
Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
Doctorly's Top Pick
11 reviewers · 39 reviews
~74%
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Retinoids
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Dr. Jenny Liu's Top Pick
11 reviewers · 36 reviews
✓82%
Acne Control Cleanser with 2% Salicylic Acid
Cleansers
Acne Control Cleanser with 2% Salicylic Acid
Dr Dray's Top Pick
10 reviewers · 37 reviews
✓85%
Certified Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with Zinc Pyrithione
Haircare
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with Zinc Pyrithione
208SkinDoc's Top Pick
9 reviewers · 34 reviews
✓76%
Skin Renewing Night Cream
Moisturizers
Skin Renewing Night Cream
The Budget Dermatologist's Top Pick
9 reviewers · 22 reviews
✓81%
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleansers
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
The Budget Dermatologist's Top Pick
8 reviewers · 47 reviews
~69%
Eye Repair Cream
Moisturizers
Eye Repair Cream
Darnell Cox | 50+ Healthy Aging Expert's Top Pick
8 reviewers · 27 reviews
✓88%
3 Certified Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Crowned best by 3 gurus
7 reviewers · 21 reviews
✓83%
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye Care
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream
The Budget Dermatologist's Top Pick
5 reviewers · 16 reviews
✓87%
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
Dr. Daniel Sugai's Top Pick
4 reviewers · 41 reviews
✓89%
Intensive Moisturizing Lotion with 5% Urea
Moisturizers
Intensive Moisturizing Lotion with 5% Urea
Doctorly's Top Pick
4 reviewers · 16 reviews
✓90%
Intensive Foot Repair
Body & Tan
Intensive Foot Repair
Dr Dray's Top Pick
2 reviewers · 2 reviews
✓75%
Renewing SA Cleanser
Cleansers
Renewing SA Cleanser
23 reviewers · 65 reviews
✓79%
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Cleansers
Foaming Facial Cleanser
23 reviewers · 64 reviews
✓79%
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizers
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
15 reviewers · 42 reviews
✓77%
SA Cream for Rough and Bumpy Skin
Body & Tan
SA Cream for Rough and Bumpy Skin
14 reviewers · 23 reviews
✓76%
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
12 reviewers · 28 reviews
~68%
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serums
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
10 reviewers · 21 reviews
✓83%
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Retinoids
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
8 reviewers · 37 reviews
✓79%
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
8 reviewers · 37 reviews
✓79%
Tinted Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Tinted Mineral Sunscreen
7 reviewers · 17 reviews
~67%
Oil Control Gel Creme
Moisturizers
Oil Control Gel Creme
7 reviewers · 17 reviews
✓81%
Hydrating Toner
Toners
Hydrating Toner
6 reviewers · 16 reviews
✓77%
SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy Skin
Body & Tan
SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy Skin
6 reviewers · 11 reviews
~59%
Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
Cleansers
Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
5 reviewers · 13 reviews
✓78%
Ultra Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen
Ultra Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
5 reviewers · 9 reviews
~61%
Micellar Cleansing Water
Cleansers
Micellar Cleansing Water
5 reviewers · 8 reviews
✓84%
Acne Control Gel with Salicylic Acid
Acne
Acne Control Gel with Salicylic Acid
4 reviewers · 18 reviews
✓78%
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
Moisturizers
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
4 reviewers · 18 reviews
✓79%
Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen
Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30
4 reviewers · 17 reviews
✓84%
Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment
Masks & Peels
Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment
4 reviewers · 12 reviews
~55%
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
4 reviewers · 6 reviews
✓81%
Itch Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizers
Itch Relief Moisturizing Cream
3 reviewers · 8 reviews
✓77%
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Sunscreen
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
3 reviewers · 8 reviews
~70%
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel
Serums
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel
3 reviewers · 7 reviews
✓84%
Hand Cream
Body & Tan
Hand Cream
3 reviewers · 4 reviews
✓80%
Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizers
Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion
3 reviewers · 4 reviews
✓85%
Moisturizing Relief Body Wash
Body & Tan
Moisturizing Relief Body Wash
3 reviewers · 3 reviews
✓84%
SA Cream for Rough and Bumpy Skin
Body & Tan
SA Cream for Rough and Bumpy Skin
3 reviewers · 3 reviews
~71%
Balancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser
Cleansers
Balancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser
3 reviewers · 3 reviews
✓84%
Fragrance-Free Hydrating Hair Care Shampoo and Conditioner
Haircare
Fragrance-Free Hydrating Hair Care Shampoo and Conditioner
2 reviewers · 8 reviews
✓84%
Skin Renewing Gel Oil
Serums
Skin Renewing Gel Oil
2 reviewers · 5 reviews
✓78%
Rough and Bumpy SA Body Wash
Body & Tan
Rough and Bumpy SA Body Wash
2 reviewers · 3 reviews
~65%
Eye Makeup Remover
Cleansers
Eye Makeup Remover
2 reviewers · 3 reviews
✓84%
Baby Healing Ointment
Balms & Ointments
Baby Healing Ointment
2 reviewers · 2 reviews
✓84%
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser with Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid
Cleansers
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser with Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid
2 reviewers · 2 reviews
✓82%
Acne Clay to Foam Cleanser
Cleansers
Acne Clay to Foam Cleanser
2 reviewers · 2 reviews

Gurus on CeraVe

22 takes on the brand itself, straight from the tape. Click any card to watch the moment without leaving the index.

MA Mad About Skin Nay
“CeraVe actually held their prices in the US, but here in the UK it's roughly double the price, so [...] there was definitely an element of price gouging going on. And for sensitive skin people, packing all of their products full of niacinamide can cause a lot of problems, with reformulations triggering sensitivity reactions.”
Mad About Skin reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶17:00
AB Dr. Aleksandra Brown Yay
“For moisturizer immediately after shaving, I recommend plain moisturizers like [CeraVe] or Cetaphil.”
Dr. Aleksandra Brown reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶7:32
A AliceintheRabbitHole Nay
“I made the switch away from CeraVe because the price just kept creeping up every time I took my eyes away from it. It was like the Doctor Who don't blink episode, no joke.”
AliceintheRabbitHole reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶2:38
VR Dr. Vanita Rattan Yay
“Go in with your ceramide moisturizer, something like CeraVe, for example. Do this protocol for 12 weeks. You should start to see lightening.”
Dr. Vanita Rattan reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶6:12
D Doctorly Yay
“I might recommend [CeraVe] or [PanOxyl], for example, and that's going to be less than $20.”
Doctorly reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶2:55
MM Mixed Makeup Yay
“I love Aveeno, CeraVe. [...] The formulas are super hydrating. It's so good, [...] it just gives that glowy skin and that hydration. It's always worked good for my spray tans.”
Mixed Makeup reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶32:07
DS Dr. Daniel Sugai Yay
“CeraVe's acne control cleanser is great to use as an exfoliating cleanser with salicylic acid, and you can also find benzoyl peroxide cleansers [...] as CeraVe, which are great cleansers to alternate by the day to help exfoliate and keep your pores clear without destroying your skin's moisture barrier.”
Dr. Daniel Sugai reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶4:16
D Dr Dray Yay
“Like if you go through say a brand like [CeraVe] for example, most of their facial moisturizers are going to have [dimethicone] in it”
Dr Dray reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶4:22
SI Dr. Shereene Idriss Yay
“I love CeraVe for very mature and dry necks. It has ceramides to help repair and strengthen your skin barrier, shea butter or squalane to soften and smooth your skin overall, especially as you start to feel rougher around the edges or even at the top of your chest on the bone. And white paraffin and petrolatum, which are really thick and powerful occlusives to seal in hydration.”
Dr. Shereene Idriss reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶9:23
SO Skin Obsessed Mary Yay
“I went from using Vaseline to [Aquaphor] to CeraVe to Prequel because each of them was more elegant than its predecessor.”
Skin Obsessed Mary reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶8:10
2 208SkinDoc Yay
“CeraVe is my favorite skincare brand. I love that the products are affordable, fragrance-free, and they work, and it's the brand I recommend the most to my patients, at least a dozen times a day. I have been disappointed by a CeraVe product before, and I don't think CeraVe dupes work as well as the real thing.”
208SkinDoc reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶6:22
JW James Welsh Yay
“Younger consumers aren't going to pay $30 for a basic cleanser from Clinique when they get something more effective from CeraVe or all the other competitors for half the price”
James Welsh reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶23:57
DC Darnell Cox | 50+ Healthy Aging Expert Yay
“I like CeraVe. It's just clean, washes off clean because you want this stuff, the active stuff, to go on clean dry skin.”
Darnell Cox | 50+ Healthy Aging Expert reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶17:29
NB No BS Beauty Yay
“CeraVe is another great affordable brand. You don't need to spend $200 on a vitamin C serum to find one that works great; you just have to spend $12 and get one that works.”
No BS Beauty reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶7:27
NK Nipun Kapur Yay
“All my friends in Australia anything drug store related CeraVe Cetaphil Neutrogena Olay Chemist Warehouse authorized distributor”
Nipun Kapur reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶13:36
SB Dr Sam Bunting Nay
“I was using seravee first because I just didn't know what to do”
Dr Sam Bunting reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶41:34
SS Dr. Somji Skin Yay
“Something like CeraVe is so popular because it's providing those ceramides for the outer layer, but you can do that very easily by just including squalane on the skin and that will really help things.”
Dr. Somji Skin reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶5:52
CB Cassandra Bankson Nay
“I'm not a fan of sah V I just find that it kind of pels up on the skin doctors and derms do recommend it um but it's not cruelty-free either”
Cassandra Bankson reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶3:40
Y Doctor Youn Mixed
“I think CeraVe is a good start, it's not my favorite. It's definitely very budget-minded, which for a lot of people is really good. [...] I think the good thing with CeraVe is you don't have a lot of fragrance, so people don't have as much reaction to something like that. But at the same time, [...] if you can afford better products then I would encourage you to look into those. If you can't, then that's okay. I think they're reasonable.”
Doctor Youn reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶14:48
H Hyram Yay
“We do like CeraVe good gentle skincare”
Hyram reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶1:34
JL Dr. Jenny Liu Yay
“I really like ones from like CeraVe, Cetaphil, Vanicream, then go ahead and use a moisturizer of choice.”
Dr. Jenny Liu reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶9:55
LM Lab Muffin Beauty Science Yay
“In general, big brands like CeraVe make pretty much the safest products you can buy. I think a lot of people forget to do a reality check when they accuse giant brands of trying to kill them. These big beauty companies hire tons of scientists. If it was this easy for someone who has zero science background to just pick up a product and look at the ingredient list and tell that it's unsafe, they wouldn't have released this product. It would just not happen.”
Lab Muffin Beauty Science reviewing CeraVe on YouTube▶5:13

Frequently asked

Is CeraVe any good according to the experts?

CeraVe holds an overall Guru Score of 91%, our read on how warmly the experts talk about its products across the catalogue.

What are the best CeraVe products?

Among CeraVe products, experts rate Intensive Foot Repair (90%), Intensive Moisturizing Lotion with 5% Urea (89%) and PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion (88%) highest.

How many CeraVe products have the experts reviewed?

41 experts have weighed in on 53 products from CeraVe across 1578 individual takes.