AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen

There is a world of moisturizers out there, and it can be confusing to decide on one. Compounding this difficulty is the tendency of the industry to change formulations, or to discontinue good products. After years of trying moisturizers, this is simply the best I have tried. I am sensitive to ingredients in many moisturizers. This is no fault of those products, I simply happen to react to them. My eyes are particularly sensitive, and I can have watery eyes for the entire day when I encounter ingredients that don't work for me. This is the first moisturizer I have ever tried which includes a sunscreen (one of my must-haves for a good moisturizer) which hasn't caused some sort of issue for me. My skin has been healthier since I have used CeraVe, with no rashes, watery eyes, or breakouts. It does the job, very well. As with all allergies and sensitivities, YMMV - not all of us are sensitive to the same ingredients, and it is not the fault of the manufacturer when we are sensitive to ingredients in their products - we simply continue to search. The other product I love, except for the eye sensitivities, is Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen, available in a number of SPF strengths. My husband is in construction, and spends a lot of time out of doors - he uses the Neutrogena product daily, and is happy with it. Some are dismayed that the product is thick -- my tip for you is this: get one of your hands slightly wet, then pump the amount of moisturizer you need into your hand - rub your hands together, thinning the moisturizer with the little bit of water, and smooth it over your face. It will be easier to apply, and will dry quickly. It can't hurt to have your face slightly moist, as well, as when you have just washed your face. CeraVe is a rare bargain, with ingredients we don't normally find in moisturizers at this price - my only wish for improvement would be for a larger bottle, but perhaps the shelf life is such that it is better to buy this smaller bottle more frequently. I wouldn't know, because I liked this product enough that I used it daily until it was totally empty. 05/31/2020: This product simply isn’t the same since the maker was acquired by L’Oreal. It goes on very thick (far more so than previously - really impossible to work with), is difficult to distribute on the face, and tends to pill with application of makeup. I am, once again, on the search for a good SPF moisturizer that doesn’t make my eyes sting. Texture and ease of application are important.

This is a top of the line moisturizer that includes SPF 30. It feels great going on and does not irritate/burn my skin like some other moisturizers with sunscreens in them. I believe this may be due to the fact that it includes both physical and chemical sunscreens, so maybe my skin is getting a smaller dose of the chemical sunscreens. I think you could spend so much more at the department store and still end up with a sunscreen that cant match this one! I am cutting and pasting a review from beautypedia, which has great skin care product reviews for drug store and departments store brands. I always check there before purchasing "Joining CeraVe’s Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM is this daytime counterpart that includes an in-part zinc oxide sunscreen for reliable UVA protection. The formula has a lightweight lotion texture that feels elegant and wears well under makeup. Other than the sunscreen, the star ingredient in this daytime moisturizer is the cell-communicating ingredient niacinamide. This fragrance-free product also contains an impressive mix of skin-identical ingredients (ceramides and hyaluronic acid). The only thing holding it back from a higher rating is the lack of antioxidants; it is well established that adding antioxidants to sunscreens not only boosts the effectiveness of the sunscreen but also boosts your skin’s ability to fight the free-radical damage sun exposure causes. This is still worth strong consideration for its overall formula and affordability, but it doesn’t quite qualify as a best option. Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM SPF 30 is best for normal to slightly dry or slightly oily (combination) skin. It is a worthwhile option for blemish-prone skin, too."

I was an Oil of Olay user and a acne suffer for many years. I had gone the gambit with dermatologist. Till I went to a dermatologist in my city that was old school. Believe it or not. I had cystic acne. I was allergic to most of the prescription medicines and had to treat topically. As I aged in my twenties I knew I had to take care of my skin. Not only did I have acne but I have Vitiligo just like Michael Jackson. Instead of treating the Vittilligo with lightening creams and spending my time in the sun. I use sun protection products that have been heavy. and I don't like that on my face because it would create acne. Or melt off into my eyes. So when she suggested I try the Cera Ve moisturizing cleanser and AM and PM. I was skeptical because I thought were treating the acne and the vitiligo I would have to live with. Cera Ve Am products gave me back my skin. I do still use Cetaphil for oily skin foam wash as well. But I gotta say my acne now has cleared up. I may get one or two every six months my skin has repaired itself thanks to Cera Ve not to mention it has been a great protector for the sun as well. I swear by it. Good bye Olay. Good bye expensive department store lotions. This lotion has given me back my skin and I have softer skin. And when your aging an people start getting wrinkles this is great. I haven't had wrinkles yet, but I think that is in part thanks to Cera Ve. Thanks Again.