Resurfacing Retinol Serum

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CeraVe

Resurfacing Retinol Serum

A serum built around Niacinamide and Ceramide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

The brand recommends it for

  • Sensitive skin
  • Acne & blemishes
  • Dark spots & pigmentation
  • Large pores
  • Uneven texture

How to use

1 Apply evenly to face daily Tips Avoid contact with eyes and lips If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water If discomfort occurs during the first application, space out applications until skin adjusts Apply a sunscreen while using this product When Time of Day: PM Only Routine Order: Cleanse Tone Treat Moisturize Protect Where Face

Caution

Avoid contact with eyes and lips If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water If discomfort occurs during the first application, space out applications until skin adjusts Apply a sunscreen while using this product

What's inside

Ingredients List

15 trigger at least one check · 18 trigger none

clear
AquaSolvent
0 / —
clear
PropanediolViscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
  • Hydrating
flagged
DimethiconeEmollient
1 / 0
  • Silicones
  • Barrier Repair
  • Hydrating
  • Smoothing
flagged
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  • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
clear
NiacinamideSmoothing
0 / —
  • Niacinamide
  • Acne Fighting
  • Barrier Repair
  • Brightening
  • Dark Spots
  • Even Tone
  • Oil Control
  • Pore Refining
  • Redness Reducing
clear
—
clear
—
  • Brightening
  • Reduces Irritation
flagged
—
  • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
clear
0-1 / —
flagged
Ceramide NPSkin Conditioning
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  • Ceramide
  • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
  • Barrier Repair
  • Hydrating
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Key Ingredients

  • Fatty alcohol1

    Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

    Cetearyl Alcohol

  • Ceramide3

    Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

    Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • Retinoid1

    Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.

    Retinol

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Hyaluronic acid1

    Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

    Sodium Hyaluronate

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

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