I bought this lotion after I used up all of my Eucerin SPF 30 lotion. I have combination skin, which usually gets oilier in the warmer months, and occasional acne. Since using this product, my skin has turned dry and flaky, and broken out more than I've seen in years. I did like that it's a thick product which absorbs quickly, has a locking pump bottle, doesn't have a scent that I noticed. It just doesn't agree with my skin! I won't be buying this product again!

I was really expecting to like this product a lot. I did like that it wasnt greasy nor was it heavily perfumed. However I broke out in little whiteheads and that has never happened . I definitely will not repurchase and will most likely return

I've been looking for a replacement for my old Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 45 since they reformulated a couple years ago. For reference, I am very oily, very clog prone and very acne prone. I have not had luck with any Cerave products in the past, however, I was desperate for a facial SPF since we were going to the beach. I grabbed this one since it had a fairly short, decent ingredient list and I am so glad I tried it! I have been using for about 4 weeks now and not one clogged pore or acne breakout. Of course everyone is different, but it certainly works for me. I would definitely say it's worth a try if you're looking. I will say the first few days it seemed to dry my skin out, but after that initial period, I have had no issues with daily use.

One of the coolest things about MUA is that, because no one product works for everyone, one can compare one's self against others with seemingly similar profiles and try to predict success, etc.
For me, Cerave's AM and PM moisturizers are the truth. In my personal experience, the AM is light but effective. It sinks in quickly and does not leave a whitish cast. No odor that I could detect or problems with balling under makeup. I can name a few moisturizers that I like but do not use because they were not compatible (balling, etc.) with the foundation I use and I chose to stick with the foundation. What I like most is that this product does not clog my pores, irritate my skin or cause me to breakout...and I feel like my skin overreacts to *everything*. I second the observation that the product is not remotely sweatproof. I have not found use for the lotion or body cream. Again, I don't judge the accuracy of the other reviews, but wanted to add my own just in case my experience may prove useful to someone out there.

I purchased this item and I tried it on the back of my hand.....Needless to say, I can't seem to wash off the smell of SPF! Frustrating! I should have known better. I thought I could get by with using CeraVe exclusively, but I must return to my Paula's Choice Skin Recovery SPF. There is absolutely no fragrance in that one and it is packed full of antioxidants. This is a disappointment for me.

This is a newer general moisturizer I've been seeing on the shelves of drug stores and Walmart. I'm specifically reviewing their daytime moisturzer w/SPF 30. I like it for it's simplicity, although the ingredient list is short, they are high quality performance derived ingredients. When I mention it's a general moisturizer I mean it simply locks in water to protect from dehydration and adds an SPF 30 for sun protection. Niacinamide appears as the 2nd ingredient after water. This ingredient helps protect the outer skin barrier from disapating water (hydration.) The packaging suggests this ingredient helps the skin re-establish ceramides (ingredients that hold water to the skin and hydrate it.) I always thought of Niacinamide as a chemically morphed derivitive of a B Vitamin, being benificial to skin by increasing hydration in the way panthenol works. I also thought this to be an ingredient used in other products (Olay's Definity) to block pigmentation of the skin in the form of blotchyness and particularly sun/brown spots. I may be wrong here. Ingrdients that I think of as quality and found in more expensive moisturizers are as follows: Ceramide3, Ceramide 6-11, Ceramide1, Hyoluronic acid and Phytosphigosides along with common dimeticone for slip and comfort. These are rather high tech ingredients not usually associated with a $14, 3 ounce pump bottle drug store/Walmart moisturizer. These are ingredints more associated with high end department store brands such as Elizabet Arden who were the pioneers in using Ceramides. This all said and done is a superlative moisturizer for the price. The texture can be a bit heavier than most lotions, but this may just be the ticket for a drier skin type or a normal one in cold winter climates. This is just the thing the doctor may have ordered (plastic surgeons and dermatologists) for an after procedure (face lift, laser/chemical peel) when one needs something for sesitized skin. It does what it says and does so quite well at that and is dirt cheap. Highly Recommended!

Not water/sweat resistant. Works ok under makeup if given enough time to dry. It's good for a drugstore sunscreen.

I wanted to like this. Really, I did. But, being acne prone, I broke out SO BAD from using this. It contains a lot of zinc oxide, which can be really bad for acne.
It worked for the first day, but then it just went downhill from there.

I wanted to like this but it balls up on my skin. Returning.

After using this together with the PM lotion for 3 days, my skin had red blotches, acne and eczema. I think this is not moisturizing enough for me. I love the plain Cerave moisturizing lotion, but I hate these PM and AM lotions. I don't think it's because of Niacinamide. I used Olay Regenerist without any problem.

I really wanted to love this cream because it has a slew of beneficial ingredients along with an everyday sunscreen (for those of us that spend most of our time inside away from sunlight). I'm not usually picky about texture but I found this lotion somewhat hard to spread even when applying a very generous amount. I didn't mind the somewhat "glow-y" effect this had on my skin, but I did mind the fact that by the end of the day I felt as if there was a thin film on top of my skin. I also noticed this lotion began to clog my skin ever so slightly after about a week of regular use. I'm planning on using the rest of my bottle for my hands, arms, chest and neck and then not repurchasing. Definitely a quality product, but just not for me.

I have used Cerave PM for over a year now and loved it. When I ran out of my HG summer sunscreen this winter, I thought I might give the AM version a try. It's pretty good.
Compared to Cerave PM, Cerave AM is thicker and more lotion-like - probably due to the sunscreen ingredients. It does absorb in well after a few minutes and it doesn't leave my skin greasy. There's no lingering white cast that I notice. It's not particularly water or sweat resistant, but it's durable enough to stand up to a day in the office.
I wish the texture were more like the PM version...but all in all I like this. I don't LOVE it, but I like it. It's a good everyday sunscreen for the cooler months. We'll see how it performs as the weather heats up. I doubt it will replace my HG Skinceuticals Physical Fusion, but it's a good daily use product.

I have been using the Cerave PM for over a year now, but only recently began using the AM version. I really can't say enough good things about these products. I have combination oily skin and the Cerave AM provides even, non-greasy moisture and SPF protection to my skin. Although I am in my mid thirties, I still have occasional break-outs but since using this product my skin is actually glowing and clear! This is a definite HG item for me. I can't believe I waited to long to try it.

I switched to this sunscreen after my Shiseido SPF 33 ran out. It does the job at half the price. The formula is fairly thick but not greasy, and it absorbs into my skin within 5 minutes without leaving an annoying white cast. The pump packaging is very convenient, and two pumps are enough to cover my neck and face. Unlike other drugstore sunscreens, this one doesn't dry out my skin. The one drawback is that it balls up and flakes off if worn with gel products, so I have to wait about 10 minutes after putting on a serum to apply sunscreen.

i havent wrote a review in a while bc i guess nothing has really impressed me...this has impressed me! I was looking for something to add moisture and spf. I read the review about this being semi matte and i thought.. How is that possible? Well it is. I have combo skin and right now its on the dry side but even though im dry i dont want to look greasy. Just want to look like I have balanced skin. I dont think healthy skin should be neither shiny or compeletely matte either. Just balanced. This does that. I think its the mixture of physical (reflect uv rays) and chemical sunscreens (absorb uv ray) this is what causes this satiny effect that is so beautiful. That being said my mineral powder goes on beautifully over this. Im curious how this will be in the summer but ad for the dryer months so far so good. As for it not having antioxidants im not bothered by it bc i wear my skinc c e ferulic underneath for protection.

I was skeptical at first because most moisturizers are either too light that my skin flakes or too much that it aggravates my already super oily skin, but this product pretty much comes close to perfect in my eternal search! It's very moisturizing but as soon as it sinks into my skin no greasiness whatsoever. I've been using this for almost 3 months now and over time my husband has commented that my skin has gotten incredibly soft (this is the only new product in my skin regime). I've have no breakouts with this and I will continue to use unless my hg comes along.

I love this stuff! Nice level of sun protection, goes on beautifully, sinks in, no greasiness. I use Retin A and get fairly dry in winter; this keeps my skin moisturized and so soft.
However, I think it's breaking me out.
I switched sunscreens in early November and broke out. Those cleared up, and I switched to the Cerave and have three more zits along my chin.
I'm going to temporarily go back to my usual SS and then try again. I really hope it's not this, because I love it.
Edit: Had to move it to my purse for hand cream. Broke me out too much. Too bad, because I LOVE the texture.

I love this moisturizer! It is my HG. No breakouts and it leaves my skin soft and feeling hydrated all day long. I will continue to buy. I recommend this if your skin feels tight and parched during the day. Plus, it has ingredients that have been recommended by Dr. Oz.

I wish this had worked for me, it's cheap, readily available and CeraVe uses great ingredients. Unfortunately, like every sunscreen, this broke me out. It has a greasier finish than other CeraVe products, but not enough to keep me from using it if I could have. I love the CeraVe cream, lotion and PM and have had no problems with them but I'm still looking for sunscreen my skin will tolerate.

i really like that it's spf 30. The pump is also very convenient. I apply 2-3 pumps on my face. I love the way it makes my skin feel...hydrated without being greasy or sticky feeling...i enjoy the consistency, not too thick or too watery, so it's easy to spread on the face. Also, this product has not caused any new pimples or exacerbated any redness. Will purchase again