Cerave Retinol Walgreens (2024)

FAQs

Is CeraVe good for retinol? ›

CeraVe's retinol products are gentle enough to use every day. Whether you're wondering how to use retinol for acne, or looking to add an anti-aging serum to your skincare routine, or minimize the look of hyperpigmentation, we have a retinol formula just for you.

If any side effects or irritation occur, it's best to space out applications until your skin adjusts. This might mean applying a retinol serum every third evening, and gradually increasing application to every other night and then every night as the skin's tolerance increases.

Both serums contain retinol and ceramides (obvious), but Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum contains: 0.3% retinol.

That said, the gentleness of this serum should lead to less serious side effects than you might experience with stronger serums. After around two weeks of use, our tester did start to notice subtle signs of post-acne marks beginning to fade.

To be specific, you cannot mix retinol with AHAs (Glycolic Acid Toner, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid Treatment, Apple Cider Vinegar Acid Peel), BHAs (Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum, C-50 Blemish Night Treatment), PHA Toner.

The ingredient became popular as an anti-ager when patients using it to treat acne noticed it not only got rid of their blemishes but also helped diminish wrinkles and reduce pigmentation. It's also known to smooth the skin's texture and provide a brightening glow.

Apply Moisturizer as Needed: Depending on your skin's needs, you may need to apply moisturizer once or twice a day. It's especially important to moisturize in the evening after using retinol, as this helps counteract any potential dryness or sensitivity that may occur overnight.

Niacinamide. With antiaging and skin-soothing properties, Niacinamide makes a great buddy for retinol. It can help to reinforce your skin's protective barrier and reduce water loss to counteract irritation and dryness like a boss.

Warnings: For external use only. When using this product, avoid getting it into your eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. If skin irritation occurs, wash the product off and consult a physician.

CeraVe body moisturizers are developed with dermatologists, gentle on skin, fragrance-free, and intensely hydrating. They're formulated with beneficial ingredients (like ceramides) and are a great option for mature skin.

Does CeraVe retinol clog pores? ›

High quality serums, like those from CeraVe, are an effective way to deliver active and beneficial ingredients to skin in a lightweight formulation that can be layered with other products and won't block pores.

Hi, Thank you for reaching out. We recommend applying our Resurfacing Retinol Serum in the evenings after cleansing & before moisturizing.

Many studies show that retinoids improve acne and wrinkles- but what happens to the skin when you stop using retinol? The short answer is- you will get a short-term benefit after stopping retinol but eventually your skin will return back to baseline (how it was before you began retinol).

Don't apply retinol in the morning because it causes increased sensitivity to the sun. Don't skip your sunscreen, for the same reason. Daily sunscreen use is paramount during retinol use, if not every day anyway.

Ingredient callouts

this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.20% - 0.35%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives.

Going from gentlest to strongest formulas, we have the Kiehl's Microdose Serum with 0.1% retinol. This is a really low dose so it would be safe enough to use every day, and the formula also has ceramides to help build up your skin barrier. Next up is skin Medica's retinol complex with 0.25% retinol.