This month I’m highlighting skin care products from CeraVe, a most-excellent drugstore brand. It’s a CeraVe jamboree! This week’s allstar is a significant night cream for all skin types — CeraVe Skin Renewing night Cream.
Why does this night cream not come in a big ol’ vat…? because it should! Yes, the dainty jar is convenient and cute. Also, yes, technically, one only needs to use a little (just a few tiny dots), but a supersized, super-fantastic jar if this hella hydrating, no-frills night cream needs to happen!
To the gals and people who love rich bedtime moisturizers, CeraVe Skin Renewing night cream could be a game-changer.
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Made for all skin types, this fragrance-free, time-released face cream parses out intensely moisturizing ingredients throughout the night, so, as you sleep, your skin regularly receives a consistent stream of moisture by means of CeraVe’s signature vital ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide (among other ingredients).
Benefits
Helps soften and renew the look of worn out skin overnight
Provides intense hydration
MVE Technology: This patented delivery system continually releases moisturizing ingredients for all night hydration
Biomimetic peptides: improve the appearance of tired-looking skin
Ceramides: help restore and maintain the skin’s natural barrier
Hyaluronic acid: helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture
Niacinamide: helps calm the skin
Non-comedogenic and fragrance-free
Developed with dermatologists
— cerave.com
It’s a trite term, but I have “combo skin,” indicating in my case that I have an oily forehead, dry cheeks, and my face is acne-prone allllll over. I use a retinol, a BHA and benzoyl peroxide daily, and I think that one of the reasons I can tolerate all of that exfoliation is because I use CeraVe night cream every night.
Right after I get out of the shower, when my skin is still damp, I dab a few dots on my forehead, cheeks, chin and neck, and gently massage it in. then I leave it to fully absorb while I put Connor to bed and prep for the next morning. Then, ideal before I pass out I go to bed, I apply a thin layer of retinol.
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This stuff isn’t greasy (a.k.a. no sticky neck), it layers well underneath the retinol I’m currently using, and, a lot of importantly, it’s rich enough to keep the uncomfortable peeling and dryness at bay. I probably wouldn’t be able to keep opting for all of the acids, retinol and exfoliating products if I weren’t using this. To be blunt, it makes a big difference.
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It’s absolutely on the pricey side for drugstore skin care (about $20 for a 1.7-oz. jar, depending on where you get it), but a little goes a long way. ideal now it’s $18.49 at Ulta, and they’re currently doing a get one, get one for 50% off online, so if you’re curious, that might be the way to go.
Your friendly neighborhood appeal addict,
Karen