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CeraVe
Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment
A serum built around AHA and Lactic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
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From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
How to use
1 Apply evenly to face nightly, after cleansing. 2 Apply one pump of this skin treatment onto your fingertips, then spread evenly on the face and massage until completely absorbed. Can be used alone or followed by a moisturizer. Tips Avoid the eye area and lips. If contact with eyes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Store in a cool, dark place. Before using for the first time, you may need to prime the pump by pressing it down completely 5-6 times. SUNBURN ALERT: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards. Time of Day: PM Only
Caution
Avoid the eye area and lips. If contact with eyes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Store in a cool, dark place. Before using for the first time, you may need to prime the pump by pressing it down completely 5-6 times. SUNBURN ALERT: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
What's inside
Ingredients List
12 trigger at least one check · 17 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Phytosphingosine
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Glycolic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Lactic Acid
Brightening3
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Isopropyl Myristate, Phytosphingosine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Lactic Acid →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
Learn more about Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate →Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 →
Dupes
- CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum75% match
- CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum72% match
- CeraVe Skin Renewing Super Boost Serum68% match
- Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster64% match
- CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum60% match
- Alpha-H Vitamin E Serum with 1% Ceramide Complex60% match