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I’ve mentioned this sunscreen in several posts, so I figured it’s time to pull all the info together into one comprehensive review. The CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 25 is worth talking about because it’s straightforward, fragrance-free, budget-friendly, and effective. Like many of CeraVe’s products, it features ceramides, which are crucial for restoring the skin’s protective barrier. Ceramides are naturally found in the skin, making up over half of its composition. However, they might lose their effectiveness over time. Essentially, ceramides create a barrier that keeps harmful things like pollution out while locking moisture in. If this barrier weakens, you might see dryness, itchiness, redness, and general sensitivity. A strong barrier helps skin feel and look more hydrated and soothed, often appearing plumper and firmer as a result.
I wasn’t always aware of how ceramides worked, perhaps because of those misleading shampoo ads from the nineties that made me skeptical. But it turns out, they play a vital role in holding our skin together. So, having essential ceramides in a well-crafted cream is definitely beneficial. Plus, the lotion includes niacinamide, another excellent ingredient for strengthening the skin barrier, making it a great choice for sensitive, itchy, and irritable skin that often feels on edge.
Additionally, there’s broad-spectrum sunscreen included to protect against UVA and UVB rays. The lotion itself is elegant—it hydrates without being greasy, is lightweight without being filled with alcohol, has no added fragrance, and comes in a practical, easy-to-use pump tube. Although CeraVe recommends this SPF 25 lotion for normal to dry skin, I wonder if it could also benefit oily or acne-prone skin. Niacinamide helps calm skin and regulate oil production, which might make it a nice option for those dealing with oily, spotty skin that’s also flaky and dehydrated.
For those comparing it with my go-to test SPF, Anthelios XL, I find CeraVe more hydrating and a better fit for drier, sensitive, or compromised skin. If you prefer a more invisible and lightweight finish, Anthelios might be the better choice.
