What the community says
Pros
- Thin, non-greasy texture ideal for layering under tretinoin
- Contains ceramides and niacinamide for barrier support and redness reduction
- Widely used as a fragrance-free, lightweight option for sensitive skin
Cons
- Niacinamide can trigger irritation or breakouts, particularly with compromised barriers
- Some report it causes or worsens cystic acne and clogged pores
- Packaging is cheap and some find the hydration insufficient for very dry skin
Product details
Key Ingredients
Use caution
Commonly Used With
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/SkincareAddictionIn routine
16.6k pts · 594 comments
“After about a week, the skin should have grown back (it will be very pink). You can start using gentle facial cleansers (cerave, cetaphil) and a gentle moisturizer (cerave pm is fine, no acids!)”
“i used cerave cleanser, azealic acid, and cerave PM moisturizer. i guess that should be hold for now?”
r/SkincareAddictionIn routine
10.3k pts · 354 comments
“Cerave PM moisturizer mixed in with 1-2 drops of TO squalane immediately after”
“Cerave PM moisturizer”
r/AsianBeautyMentioned
4.8k pts · 167 comments
“I use the premium orange gokujyun. I apply it on a wet face, wait 30ish seconds, then apply my Cerave PM, wait about a minute, then apply Vaseline.”
“It looks like you're using it correctly (after actives and before moisturiser).”
“and then apply my Cerave PM, wait about a minute, then apply Vaseline.”
r/30PlusSkinCareIn routine
4.1k pts · 323 comments
“started using the Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide and Cerave lotion.”
“The only thing I ever used was a good moisturizer like Nivea or Ponds until I hit my 50’s”
“a good moisturizer and a vitamin C serum.”
r/SkincareAddictionMentioned
2.6k pts · 297 comments
“This is for the issue where an item, like cerave pm, is identified the same in their system whether it is sold by Cerave themselves or a third party.”
“So if I buy from the cerave storefront, I could still be shipped an item that came from third party inventory.”
“the products I buy on Amazon sometimes come different than when I buy them in retail stores. Not just beauty like my shampoo, but cleaning products too.”