PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion — Reddit Reviews
by CeraVe
Updated September 16, 2026
Niacinamide and ceramides in a lightweight lotion for barrier support; causes breakouts for some.
What the community says
This lightweight lotion blends niacinamide, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid to strengthen the skin barrier. Redditors often use it with tretinoin and for oily to combination skin but many report breakouts and irritation, especially if sensitive. Its niacinamide content may trigger issues despite studies supporting its acne and barrier repair benefits.
What this means for you
Backed by 28 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Lightweight and non-greasy; good for oily and combination skin
- Contains niacinamide and ceramides to support and repair skin barrier
- Works well in tretinoin routines as pre- or post-moisturizer
Watch out for
- Can cause breakouts and clogged pores, especially on sensitive skin
- Niacinamide can irritate or worsen rosacea and sensitive skin
- Some users find it not hydrating enough if skin is very dry or on retinoids
Product details
Concerns
Use caution
Skin Type
Key Ingredients
Where to buy
What the science says vs. what Reddit says
What the science says
Niacinamide
Some evidence for acne- It often improved acne, but many studies used niacinamide together with other ingredients
- 19 studies back this, including one large review
- Some studies found it worked about as well as clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide
- A few studies found niacinamide beat a placebo or no treatment for red, sore spots and blemishes
- No major side effects were reported in the findings given
What Reddit says
The why
Niacinamide reduces redness and soothes irritated skin from breakouts, improving complexion within weeks of consistent use.
“CeraVe PM facial moisturizer worked really well for me”
12 mentions for acne
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 718 mentions across 28 threads
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion on Reddit, in one place — 28 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 5 more, summarized.
“a gentle moisturizer (cerave pm is fine, no acids!).”
Mentioned
“i used to use cerave cleanser, azealic acid, and cerave PM moisturizer.”
Mentioned
“I guess that should be hold for now?”
Mentioned
“Cerave PM moisturizer mixed in with 1-2 drops of TO squalane immediately after”
Positive
“Cerave PM moisturizer”
Positive
“It was too painful to wash my face or put on moisturizer, much less start picking.”
Positive
“then apply my Cerave PM”
Positive
“I apply it on a wet face, wait 30ish seconds, then apply my Cerave PM, wait about a minute, then apply Vaseline.”
Positive
“Is that right?”
Positive
“I’ve tried super expensive creams like Skinbetter or dr lancers method and then also most budget friendly creams like cerave pm and naturium multi peptide”
Cautionary
“I haven’t found anything else personally other than Skinfix”
Cautionary
“I also have super sensitive skin and will break out easily.”
Cautionary
“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.”
Mentioned
“So if I buy from the cerave storefront, I could still be shipped an item that came from third party inventory.”
Mentioned
“they’ve allowed the counterfeit mingling up until this point.”
Mentioned
“using Cerave PM moisturizer, tret, then Vanicream moisturizing cream”
Positive
“when I do my tretinoin I usually wait 10ish mins between each step”
Positive
“using the sandwich method has completely stopped all peeling”
Positive
