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About this item
- [ ACNE RETINOL SERUM FOR FACE ] With encapsulated retinol, this serum helps skin look smoother and more even-toned. Pore-minimizing serum for face helps refine skin’s texture over time and helps visibly reduce the appearance of post-acne marks.
- [ LIGHTWEIGHT SERUM ] Gel texture & a non-greasy feel. Apply Resurfacing Retinol Serum at night & apply sunscreen. Apply a pea-sized amount of CeraVe retinol serum in a thin layer and allow to fully absorb into skin before applying additional products.
- [ BRIGHTENING SERUM ] Formulated with licorice root extract helps to brighten the appearance of skin and niacinamide helps to calm skin. Fragrance free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic.
- [ 3 ESSENTIAL CERAMIDES ] Ceramides are found naturally in the skin and make up 50% of the lipids in the skin barrier. All CeraVe products, formulated with three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II)to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier.
- [ DEVELOPED WITH DERMATOLOGISTS ] CeraVe Skincare is developed with dermatologists and has products suitable for dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, acne-prone, and more.
Product Dimensions : 1.18 x 1.18 x 4.33 inches; 2.12 Ounces
Item model number : B07VWSN95S
Manufacturer : ShoprapportUs/RSLS7
ASIN : B07VWSN95S
Country of Origin : USA
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Best Sellers Rank: #2 in Facial Serums
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Customer Reviews: 32,568 ratings
Nevaeh White –
Great product
Love the product just probably won’t be buying it from Amazon again. Box came open, didn’t seem to be empty as it had a seal type thing but it was all crushed and gross feeling packaging.
Beka –
love it!!!
It helped me a lot with acne marks, they disappeared! My pores are barely visible and my skin looks and feels smoother.
john cortes –
Holy grail for acne scars
I use a cheap cleaning toner before applying this retinol, wait 20 minutes to absorb, put some moisturizer and go to sleep. I wake up to such calm, soft, smooth skin, the redness goes down so much its incredible. Now, if you dont use this your gonna have to spend thousands of money on laser treatment if you want your acne scars away, well this is only 10$ and super cheap, which one are you gonna pick?
11 people found this helpful
Ansari –
Really cleared my skin
This is the best acne serum I have ever used. It really helped my skin. I wash my face with pure black soap, then put this on at night. It has really cleared up my skin and made me feel better about it. I hope they use it and keep this price
6 people found this helpful
Jessica –
Ok but could use improvement
Was ok I couldn’t see a difference and the bottle doesn’t last long at all
Rachel –
So far so good
Been using this for a month or 2! I definitely notice smoother skin and less breakouts. Wish I’d tried this sooner. Currently only using 2-3 times/week!
Antonella Regazzoni –
Changed my skin !
This product has really changed the game in my skin care routine! I put it on after I wash my face and I have seen amazing results I would recommend if you have struggled to get rid of those little bumps !
3 people found this helpful
Lizz –
My second time buying this.
I have combo (oily/dry) skin with texture. I use this every night after cleansing and before moisturizing and after using for a few months I really noticed a more evened out skin tone and texture!
One person found this helpful
Debbie –
Cerave doesn’t disappoint!
I use a lot of their products. This is part of my nightly rotation. Non-irritating and gives a morning glow!
Amazon Customer –
Use it every day!
I use this every day! It’s making my acne scars fade and feels acne at bay, and doesn’t mess up my sensitive skin.
One person found this helpful
Vanessa Ford –
Use at night
Great product
Cassie –
Perfect!
CeraVe retinol serum is exactly what I have been searching for for years, absolutely surprises me that it works so well. I have noticed my complexion initially worsened as old cystic acne rose to the surface and then healed. Afterwards, my acne and overall complexion is considerably improved, my pores are smaller and exfoliation is much better. I have been having severe skin issues for the past year due to stress and even the prescriptions couldn’t do what this has done. I’m definitely going to purchase again. On a side note, my skin is sensitive and have a medium complexion..
15 people found this helpful
Marsha P. –
Like
Been using this on daughter’s face for a few weeks now and starting to see a difference. Face is smoother, brighter, but using along with another product. So don’t really know if all the cudos go to this one or not. I do love the Cera Ve brand. So glad I found it. Wish it was a little less expensive. Such a small bottle.
One person found this helpful
Kathryn Hisle –
A miracle worker.
After reading the reviews on this product it really sounded too good to be true. I don’t have acne scars or dark spots like the product says it’s supposed to help, but I do have larger pores. Some of the comments left by others said it can shrink pores so I decided to give it a try. LITERAL MIRACLE WORKER. My pores had shrunk in size by day three. Heads up, keep using the product for at least two weeks. You’ll have a little breakout as the impurities leave your skin, but after a week this is done and your skin is left better than before. 100% would recommend.
16 people found this helpful
Jason Quantrell –
My picky Girlfriend loves this product
Anti aging with retinol in it. Good for lessoning post acne marks and gentle enough to use daily.
One person found this helpful
Kira Szarka –
Makes my skin sooo soft
I love this! I have psoriasis on my forehead, temples, & eyebrows & it doesn’t irritate that at all. It makes my face soft & smooth!
2 people found this helpful
Geralyn –
Not bad for over the counter
For the price and the level of retinol it is a decent product. I do notice a bit of difference in my skin.
One person found this helpful
Kaitlin –
Love
Helps with blackhead and texture absolutely love this product
One person found this helpful
Alma –
Easy to use. Quality product.
I can feel an immediate difference in the quality of my skin after my first use! Heavily recommend for anyone looking to refuse the appearance of pores, fine lines, and or acne scars.
2 people found this helpful
Sbug ratta –
Oh man
I wasn’t sure if this was going to help. I bought it bc I had an extra 20 bucks. I was dealing with acne and then LOTS of dark spots and scars from that acne. I saw a difference overnight I swear! It gp3s into the skin and after a while it’s dries and leaves your skin soft with no residue. Zero scent and is super clean. Love it sm buying it again
8 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
Love this stuff!!!
I have sensitive skin, & I love this !! Its not drying either, you won’t regret it, just wish the bottle was bigger for the price.
One person found this helpful
CPL –
Will continue using this
Im very prone to acne, breaking out, forehead bumps, etc. but this product has made my skin noticeabley better within a day. I havent had it for too long but it has stopped me from breaking out and decreased redness in my face. It made my forehead bumps go away too almost completely and i havent even used it for that long. I was suprised when i felt my forehead and it was actually smooth (Thats never happened to me with any other skin care product) Its also nice for sensitive skin and it does dry my skin out like my lips and nose especially but not neaarly as much as other acne treatments do so if youre worried about your akin drying out, just dont put it on the lips and mayne nose too if youre prone to skin peeling in those areas. however it doesnt dry out any other parts of my face. It has never made my skin itchy or too dry. works like acne treatment should. Its great and ill be sure to use this consistently for even better results.
14 people found this helpful
Mel A –
Very good
I’ve been using this for a while now and I love it
brittani –
Loved
Absolutely loved this! It is super moisturizing and leave your skin glowing after a week
Angela Lewis –
REMOVES DARK SPOTS
If you are looking to remove dark spots on your forearms? THIS IS YOUR PRODUCT 🙂 my only regret is not purchasing 2. I used twice a day. 1 PM and again at 1 AM. The odd hours are due to my work schedule. I always wear a long sleeve shirts so I do not cause any more damage to my forearms from the UV rays. I also wear a long sleeve shirts because I don’t want people to see my dark spots on my forearms. This product truly works! I have seen a noticeable difference. I’m talking 75-85 % lighter. I just ordered a second bottle and I can honestly say, I will no longer have age / dark spots by Christmas… Great Product! Again I use daily and I use twice a day with a long sleeve shirt to avoid UV rays. 10 out of 5 ⭐️ PS BEST price on Amazon even w/ 10% employee discount from large retailer AMAZON is the BEST price.
21 people found this helpful
Gandalf_the_Grey –
good brand
this is a good brand that I likesometimes it seems to dry out my skindoesn’t burn
Bobbie –
Amazing
Love this serum. No breakouts, skin is so smooth, and my skin looks fresher.
Connie –
Good intro retinol
I’ve been using retinol for a few years and this didn’t really make a huge difference on my skin. I think it would be good for anyone new to retinol as it is a lower dosage.
5 people found this helpful
WU TUNG sheng –
How can I know where is the expired day of Cerave product
I bought these product ,but I couldn’t saw any expired day where I can find, I only find the LOT number,please tell me where the expired day, thanks a lot.
3 people found this helpful
Hillary –
Lo mejor para las manchas
Mi salva vidas, lo amo
Samir taleb –
Good seller
Nice work
Raian Michael Gil Del Rosario –
Buen producto
Es un buen producto , no tiene olor e hidrata, pero al principio (la primera semana) noté que me brotó la piel ya luego disminuyó hasta desaparecer, y hasta ahora siento que he tenido cambios positivos en la piel. A mi me ha funcionado bien.Estuve esperando un tiempo para hacer esta reseña. Espero te sirva de algo.
One person found this helpful
Sharon J. –
Works wonders
I use this cleaner everyday and it is excellent!
G Fam –
Not for me
So this didn’t do much if anything for me, then again my acne scars are from my teen years. I’ll need something stronger or at least a different type of product. I gave this to my teen son and it works great for him. It does dry out your skin so only apply on target areas. This may be good for you if your acne scars are more recent.
12 people found this helpful
Patty Swinford –
Good value
I’ve used the serum for several weeks and can tell a difference in my complexion. Smoother, brighter skin
integralux –
If you have pimples and blackheads
I use this after moisturizer cuz I have sensitive skin. This works amazing, my face is a lot well controlled having to use it for a month now. I’d recommend testing it on you neck or use a small amount at first if you have sensitive skin like I do.
Haley –
Great
I love
lavincia –
Pretty good
Just got it so it hasn’t started working yet it takes consistency so don’t be alarm if it doesn’t work immediately. Has no smell, I only use it every other day so my skin gets used to it. I know it says use it everyday but be careful because I did some research and it says use it every other day or every three days until you see how you skin reacts. Also I saw that it said don’t use it during the day and only at night because it reacts bad with uv rays so be mindful of that and just use it at night and not everyday at first. Right now it hasn’t affected me bad so I think I’m going to now do it everyday so we’ll see my results from thatUPDATEEE:So I’ve been using everyday and it hasn’t given me any bad side affects. And my skin has been clearing up and I may give pictures later today. Because it definitely has been working
17 people found this helpful
Latz –
Great Product
Great product, already seeing dark spots disappearing from my face after 2 weeks. I only use it twice per week, the scent is not overpowering.
5 people found this helpful
SheenaPeace –
This stuff is amazing!
I love Cerave products and this stuff really works!! My skin looks and feels so much better! I’ve been using it for about 2 months.
One person found this helpful
Robin Gallant –
Excellent retinol option!
I’ve been using Retin-A as prescribed by a dermatologist for skin renewal and pimples for about 20 years. Recently I moved and been having hella time finding a new dermatologist, and I’m out of Retin-A so I decided to try an over the counter retinol. I’ve always had great experience with Cera-Ve, especially their cost to value so I ordered a tube. Its been about 2 weeks and I’m really impressed! In fact, I find I like the Cera-Ve even better than the prescription Retin-A, which ALWAYS dried my skin no matter what I did. I guess bc the concentration of retinol is less in Cera-Ve. I also notice a better texture to my skin as well as some existing acne scars fading; perhaps because of the nianamiacide.So happy to continue to support a brand that I love that doesn’t ever break the bank!
One person found this helpful
CLOUD Q –
Very good product, it can really lighten acne marks.
I bought a lot of acne-removing products before, and most of them had some effects a few days before I bought them. After a few weeks, I found that the efficacy seemed to weaken. I have oily and dry skin, which is oily in summer and dry in winter, so it will be difficult to find the right skincare products for me. Although the capacity of this product is not much, the effect is really good. The color of the essence is milky white, and it will feel refreshing when applied to your face. Moreover, the absorption speed is very fast, and it won’t make your face feel very greasy. I have been using it for a week, and I can obviously feel that my skin is much better, and my acne marks are lighter. I recommend it to be used together with CeraVe brand moisturizing products.
9 people found this helpful
Bee –
Don’t use everyday
Okay so I’m writing this review so you wouldnt do the things I did😭😭basically I apply this product everyday (DONT DO THIS) because I used some medicated creams and gels before and I thought “my skin is used to acids”and it turns out it’s not . I used cerave face wash (mornings and nights) and this product (at nights) everyday and it really dries my skin even though I have oily skin. But I woke up with redness on my one cheek yesterday. It’s not itchy and not that serious like chemical burns and actually started to fade away but still obvious and REALLY SCARED ME. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before. I want to add I don’t have very sensitive skin. So please be careful.
11 people found this helpful
Somedaysam –
Really Helpful
Didn’t have high expectations. Surprised that it’s helping already, and I’ve only used it for about a week. I’m old, 48, have acne scars, both dark and pitted, and large pores, REALLY sensitive skin, because I have Rosacea and Rhinophyma. Felt a little bit of stinging the first few times I used it. Hardly noticeable and went away after that. Feeling very ugly and ashamed of my skin, especially after being able to hide under a mask for two years. Now my problems are back in full view and feel like people are noticing more because it’s been so long since they’ve seen my face. So grateful for this product!!
14 people found this helpful
Carla –
Give it time!
Yes, it did cause my skin to purge; yes, my skin has considerably improved though! I’m about to turn 27 and my acne isn’t severe, so I can attest it works for mild adult acne.My skin has never felt this soft, and even though I’ve only been using it for about a month, and still have enlarged pores, bumps, some pimples and hyperpigmentation, I can feel and see the difference. Some of the area in which my pores are enlarged already have patches of considerably minimized pores, so I know it’s working! You’ve got to allow the newer skin on the deeper layers to come to the surface, it won’t clear your skin in just days, it will take weeks or months!The purge left me with post-acne hyperpigmentation but I was expecting that. I’m glad it has niacinamide and licorice root extract to help with that as much as possible. The only thing I don’t understand is that when I use this product, my skin produces much more oil than it normally does otherwise. It has niacinamide and it’s supposed to be a slow release of retinol so I don’t get it? However, even with that issue, I still have seen great results, and I exfoliate and use benzoyl peroxide in one of my cleansers to make sure I don’t allow the oil it makes my skin produce overnight to really become an issue. I use my benzoyl peroxide cleanser as a mask and leave it on for a few minutes. My skin hasn’t produced new blackheads while I’ve been doing all of this.Overall, I’m very very glad I have added this product to my skincare routine, I think it’s worth giving it a try. Please moisturize after you apply this product, because it’s not a moisturizer replacement at all; and remember to use sunscreen during the day.
37 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
Actually works
I have tried a few different products to lighten a Sun spot I have from tanning without any luck. I figured this was cheap enough to just try and see if it works and it actually did. I’ve been using it 3 times a day on the spot I have for 4 days now and it is about 50% lighter. I’m hoping in another week it will be gone. I’ve noticed the pores around the spot are looking more blurred so I’ll probably start using it on my whole face.
7 people found this helpful
Shubham Kashikar –
This is only good if you are new to using retinol
I had never used retinol before, therefore I thought of trying what my mom was using, and my skin started burning. my dermatologist recommended me to start with this one as this is very mild for individuals just starting off. But once you get used to this, you can start using a heavier one.DO NOT FORGET TO USE SUNSCREEN the next day!
One person found this helpful
Mindy T. –
Wonderful Skin
I bought this taking a chance on a cheaper product to replace a more expensive product that is not wise to purchase. I love and look forward to putting on this serum daily. It feels nice, helps improve my skin, and hydrates well.
Antonella B. –
Excelente inversión
Es increíble este producto! Desde el primer uso de sienten los cambios, la piel más suave en la primera noche!Vivo en un clima muy húmedo y mi piel es muy grasa por eso no lo usaría de día, solo lo use de noche con 2 pumps y me quedo un poco pegajosito pero para dormir no me importa. Luego empecé a notar que con 1 1/2 pump mi piel absorbía mejor y ya no quedaba tan brilloso y pegajoso.Se siente la piel mucho más lisa , humectada y suave en las primeras noches! Espero que sirva como dicen para el acné y las manchas.Noto que viene muy poca cantidad de producto pero por el precio está bien.
11 people found this helpful
Michell B. –
Just perfect
I love Cerave! Odorless and lightened up some dark spots I had. I used it for a few months and it left my face like new. I had no allergic reactions. I definitely recommend it. // No tiene olor y aclaró algunas manchas que tenía. Lo usé por algunos meses y dejó mi cara como nueva. No tuve reacciones alérgicas. Lo recomiendo al 100%!
3 people found this helpful
Madeline Scully –
Works great!
This stuff has done wonders for my old acne divots. Just don’t forget to wear sunscreen over it!
One person found this helpful
mat larson –
Wow!
Mats girlfriend here: bought this weeks ago. Today was the first day I was able to actually walk out the door without foundation on!!!!. I have delt with acne, scars and reddening of the skin since my teens. Never had skin that looked good without foundation. Today my skin is not covered in acne, redness has gone down and I actually look and feel happy with my skin! I didn’t like anything else I used to do for my skin that would dry it out or just not work. I gave up after years. Tried this and this is the winner! Works so well without irritating my sensitive skin. I wish I could give this more stars!!
18 people found this helpful
Matthew –
Great works
Great works
meliko kiwi –
Nice work!
Like it
Mac –
A retinol for sensitive skin
If your skin is too sensitive for retinol you should try this. Apparently jumping right in using a retinol cream every night was a bad idea. My skin rebelled and I screwed up the moisture barrier. So I put that cream aside, rebalanced my skin by being extra gentle and tried this serum. 1 my skin is sensitive, 2 my skin is normally on the drier side. 3 I occasionally get pimples along my jaw line during my period.When I was half way through this bottle I noticed my pores looked more clear and less clogged which gave them the appearance of being smaller, which they don’t get smaller just less noticable. I suffer from massively clogged pores specifically on my nose. They always looked dirty. They were less so now. I didn’t experience any dryness or irritation. If you do I suggest using a hyaluronic acid serum before this one and giving it time to soak in. I’ve done that here and there on drier skin days. By the end of the bottle I noticed some unevenness in skin texture was smoothing out and darker scars from acne were ever so slightly lightening up.I have a bad habit of not giving products enough time to work and moving on bc I want instant results, yeah not smart. Because this is a much gentler form of retinol it will take longer to see full results but I’ve already started using my second bottle and that wonderful horizontal worry line on my forehead is ever so slowly becoming less noticable.Bc of how sensitive my skin is I was afraid I would never be able to use a retinol product bc I’ve tried many with disastrous results even when I used them once or twice a week.CeraVe knows how to take care of skin, they know how to create products that work effectively for all skin types without damaging your skin in the process. You just need to figure out what YOUR skin needs and check out their line of products. I didn’t notice any particular scent but as far as I know they do not add fragrance to any of their products which I appreciate bc my skin does not like fragrance even if my nose does.When I run out of this product I will be repurchasing and I use this in conjunction with the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night cream or the original CeraVe moisturizing cream at night if my skin is particularly dry.My skin, at 33 looks better now than 5 years ago bc I’m making an effort to take care of it. I wish I had back as a teenager but maybe anybody reading this will think about taking care of it better bc it’s never too late to start. Last thing, I always wear a sunscreen during the day. I’m not a foundation fan but I love the CeraVe tinted sunscreen. It offers the right tint to even out my complexion while still protecting. It’s on the moisturizing side so give it a few minutes to soak in or use a little setting powder and your good to go.Also, the tinted sunscreen is not great for darker skin people, I’m pretty pale, so if CeraVe could expand that line to include a larger range of skin tones that would be so helpful.
6 people found this helpful
Tara Narkon –
Love It
This is a great an simple product. sometimes it’s the only thing I put on.
Amazon Customer –
I will forever buy this !!!
I’ve always had bad acne . And I still have occasional acne here and there . But after a few months of taking this consistently I truly do think this is perfect for my skin. It’s so gentle on my skin! And you have to be patient with it . Like I said I’ve always had bad acne but I’d say this helps 95% of my acne.
3 people found this helpful
Luimi Cerano –
So far the results are…
I wanted to wait a while before I wrote a review of this product. Now that I am 4+ months into it, I feel that I can contribute something.I have suffered with acne(mostly pustules and a cyst here and there) for almost 30yrs. In the past five years, I have completed two courses of accutane, both of which provided awesome results. Unfortunately, these results only lasted about a year for each of the courses. But it definitely changed the composition of my skin. Since about 2020, my acne is exclusively congested/clogged pores that flame up into cysts. Every few weeks since then, my face flares up with cystic acne( at one point I counted about 12 – at once!). This has left me terribly scarred and hyperpigmented. I fell into a terrible depression with the state of my face. I incorporated some dietary changes, vitamin supplementation, and AHA exfoliation which have helped just a little bit. I provide this long winded backstory in case anyone with a similar story is looking to try this product.. On to the product review…This product feels absolutely wonderful when applying it. It actually feels a bit moisturizing on its own. About a week using it every night, I started to notice that the scars were lightening. Retinol doesn’t work this quick, so I knew that this had to be the licorice and niacinamide. Other than that, nothing else.About two months in, i noticed that my pores are not as congested, which means that I was also getting less breakouts. Four months in, my skin was even better, the hyperpigmentation and scarring has greatly reduced and my entire face looks brighter and healthier. I was on the fence using this product while still getting really bad acne every few weeks, but I am glad that I decided to try it.
130 people found this helpful
prime –
Nice product, Great seller
nice product and the seller is kind too
Karlitos –
Un producto excepcional
Excelente para ayudar a reducir las marcas del acné