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A 101 GUIDE TO CERAVE

5 Cerave skin care products against bathroom tilesThe CeraVe journey began back in 2005 when skin experts realised it was the weakening of the skin’s natural protective barrier that led to many skin issues. From blemishes and rosacea, to psoriasis*, oily to dehydrated and dry skin, a stronger natural barrier ensures your skin can lock in moisture and keep out harmful elements.  to protect and restore your complexion, bringing it back to its best.

 

From effectively hydrating cleansers to rich and creamy moisturisers, the CeraVe skin care brand is known for developing products that get to work restoring the health of your skin. Whether it’s the iconic {CeraVe moisturising cream} or a pick of one of the cult-favourite CeraVe cleansers, the wide range covers all skin types, allowing you to build a routine that works in sync with your skin.

 

Developed with expert dermatologists, CeraVe products are all formulated with 3 essential ceramide ingredients, paired with its innovative MultiVesicular Emulsion Technology (MVE). The skin-identical ceramides help to restore your skin for a stronger and healthier protective barrier. And the MVE technology works to release the formula’s ingredients gently and slowly into your skin throughout the day. So, your CeraVe skin care keeps working for your skin long after application.

 

Feel like revamping your skin care collection with some CeraVe products? Here, you’ll find our Cult Concierge top picks alongside a breakdown of recommended products based on your skin type.

 

 

 BEST CERAVE CLEANSERS

Packed with ingredients to gently cleanse and exfoliate, CeraVe’s SA Smoothing Cleanser is one of their salicylic acid products, ideal for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin types. Developed to help smooth rough and textured skin, use daily finished with a deeply hydrating CeraVe moisturiser.

 

The CeraVe Foaming Cleanser pairs up the brand’s signature ceramide-rich formula with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid ensuring that while it does a great job of cleansing your skin, your natural protective barrier goes undisrupted. Gentle, yet effective, this is a perfect choice for normal to oily skin.

One of the newer products revealed in the CeraVe collection, the Hydrating Cleanser is the ideal choice for normal to dry skin. Developed to effectively cleanse the skin of the day’s dirt, the added hyaluronic acid helps to restore and maintain the skin’s barrier, locking in that all-important moisture your skin needs.

 

If you’re a fan of micellar, you won’t want to miss the CeraVe Micellar Cleansing Water. This no-rinse cleanser is the gentlest way to remove make up and dirt after a long day while the formula pairs up 3 essential ceramides with niacinamide, which works to strengthen your skin’s barrier. This 3-in-1 product cleanses, hydrates and restores in one sweep.

 

BEST CERAVE MOISTURISERS

A beauty favourite, the CeraVe Moisturising Lotion is a must in every bathroom beauty cabinet. Designed for the face and body, this rich lotion is ideal for dry to very dry skin and is a must if your skin is seeking out some extra hydration and TLC.

 

Looking for a rich and silky moisturiser that helps to restore your skin’s natural barrier? The iconic CeraVe Moisturising Cream is the one for you. Formulated with 3 essential ceramides, it gets to work improving and strengthening your skin’s barrier to lock in moisture and build a healthier and smoother complexion.

 

Suffering with extra dry and rough-feeling skin? CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream is designed to help. Formulated with salicylic acid, this super rich and silky cream deeply hydrates while gently buffing your skin for maximum smoothness.

 

BEST CERAVE SERUMS

No routine is complete without the perfect serum, so try the CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum for that extra locked-in moisture your skin craves. Formulated with ceramides and vitamin B5, it’s the final touch for replenishing your skin’s hydration and strengthening your protective barrier.

 

BEST CERAVE EYE CREAMS

The delicate eye area needs some love too! And the CeraVe Eye Repair Cream is perfect for the job. Tap this silky soft ceramide-rich formula into your under eye and surrounding area for strengthened and replenished skin that feels and looks brighter with every use.

 

WHICH CERAVE PRODUCTS SHOULD I USE?

 

BEST CERAVE PRODUCTS FOR DRY SKIN

 

 

BEST CERAVE PRODUCTS FOR OILY SKIN

 

 

BEST CERAVE PRODUCTS FOR TEXTURED SKIN

 

 

BEST CERAVE PRODUCTS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

 

 

Looking for some inspiration on how best to use your new CeraVe products? Our expert Cult Concierge team is here to help!

 

HOW TO USE CERAVE

  1. Get started with CeraVe by narrowing down your skin type. Considering your skin type can help you to find the very best CeraVe products that will work with your specific skin issues and help to replenish and strengthen your skin’s overall health. Whether you have acne-prone, extra dry or combination skin, there is a specially-formulated CeraVe product for you.
  2. When you’ve picked out the CeraVe products that are formulated to suit your skin type, it’s best to start slowly when introducing them into your routine. Patch test first to double check your skin’s reaction and introduce your new products one at a time over a few days.
  3. Start your new routine with a cleanser or CeraVe face wash and make sure you’re cleansing your skin twice a day, in the morning and in the evening to kick off your skin care routine. Cleansing not only removes any make up or dirt accumulated throughout the day, but CeraVe cleansers also add hydration back into your skin while the ceramides get to work on improving your skin’s natural protective barrier.
  4. Follow your cleanser with a CeraVe moisturiser. Choose a moisturiser to suit your skin type and apply a light layer across the whole face and neck. Several of the CeraVe moisturisers are also formulated for your body to offer complete head to toe hydration. During the day finish with SPF or use one of their moisturising lotions instead.
  5. Finish your routine with a CeraVe serum and eye cream, gently applying using your fingertips, pressing the product softly into the skin.* this step goes before the moisturiser

 

WHICH IS THE BEST CERAVE MOISTURISER?

Each CeraVe moisturiser is developed using ceramide-rich formulas and work to restore and replenish your skin’s natural protective barrier. The cult-favourite {CeraVe Moisturising Cream} is one of the best-known moisturisers in the collection, designed for dry to very dry skin.

WHICH CERAVE CLEANSER IS BEST FOR ACNE?

The {CeraVe Foaming Cleanser} is a great choice for blemish-prone skin because along with the 3 essential ceramides, the fragrance-free formula also contains niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. These two extra ingredients help to thoroughly but gently cleanse the skin of make up and dirt trapped in your pores without disrupting the gentle balance of your skin.

DOES CERAVE HAVE SPF?

Keep a look out when browsing the CeraVe product range and you’ll see products like the {CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25} which contains UV protection. It’s important to always wear SPF during the day as part of your skin care routine so if you choose one of the products that doesn’t contain SPF, remember to also add another SPF product for that essential sun protection.

DOES CERAVE TEST ON ANIMALS?

CeraVe does not test its products on animals but at this time, it is not considered a fully vegan brand.

 

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