CeraVe

CeraVe: ceramide cleansing and moisture

CeraVe skincare was developed with dermatologists and is built around three essential ceramides: NP, AP and EOP. It suits you if you want an easy daily routine with no complicated steps: wash your face, moisturise and get on with your day. We stock two products from the range: a foaming gel cleanser for oilier complexions and a light lotion that keeps dry skin comfortable all day. Below you will find what sets CeraVe apart, what each product does and how to turn the two into a daily habit.

What is CeraVe skincare?

CeraVe was developed with dermatologists in 2005, and its tagline is “Science that goes skin-deep”. The range centres on three essential ceramides that help maintain the skin’s natural barrier. They work alongside hyaluronic acid, which helps skin hold on to moisture.

The range covers facial and body cleansers, facial serums, face and body moisturisers and suncare. It is also organised by concern: anti-ageing, blemishes and blackheads, dry and sensitive skin, and rough and bumpy skin. Besides ceramides and hyaluronic acid, you will find retinol, salicylic acid, squalane, urea, lactic acid, vitamin C and peptides across the line. All of this makes it easy to build a routine without comparing dozens of formulas.

Three ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Ceramide NP, ceramide AP and ceramide EOP help keep the skin barrier in good order. Hyaluronic acid draws in moisture, which leaves skin feeling soft. The foaming cleanser adds niacinamide, which helps calm the skin.

A formula like this is easy to make sense of. Once you know what each ingredient is there for, it is clear why these products belong in everyday care. Ceramides and hyaluronic acid appear in both the cleanser and the lotion, so one thought runs through the routine: cleanse without disturbing the barrier, then moisturise in a way that lasts.

MVE technology: moisture released gradually

CeraVe lotion uses patented MVE technology. The letters stand for multivesicular emulsion, which releases moisturising ingredients gradually and keeps skin hydrated for up to 24 hours. A morning application stays with you through the day, and an evening one carries on while you sleep.

CeraVe Foaming Cleanser: foaming gel cleanser for normal to oily skin

Our foaming gel cleanser comes in a 236 ml bottle and is made for normal to oily skin. On contact with water the gel turns into a light foam. Inside are three ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. It is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, and it removes oil without disrupting the protective skin barrier. Wash your face with it at any time, morning or evening.

Wet your skin with lukewarm water, massage the gel in with gentle circles and rinse well, then pat dry with a clean towel. Follow with your serum and moisturiser, plus sunscreen during the day. There are no complicated rules to remember: the gel is a simple start to the day and leaves skin feeling fresh and clean.

CeraVe Moisturising Lotion: light lotion for dry to very dry skin

Our hydrating lotion also comes in a 236 ml bottle. The lightweight, non-greasy texture absorbs quickly and leaves skin soft. It contains three ceramides and hyaluronic acid, while MVE technology delivers moisture bit by bit. The lotion is fragrance-free and designed for dry to very dry skin.

The directions are short: apply liberally to your face and neck and smooth gently until fully absorbed. Do this every day, morning and night, or whenever skin feels dry or tight. The light texture means you can get dressed straight afterwards, so even a rushed morning has room for it.

Morning and evening, step by step

In the morning, wet your face, work the gel into a lather in your palms and massage it over the skin. After rinsing, pat your face dry with a soft towel and smooth on a thin layer of lotion. Heading outdoors? Finish with sunscreen. The whole thing takes no longer than your first coffee.

At night, wash away the day with the same gel and reach for the lotion again. Both products are light and fragrance-free, so nothing feels heavy and there is no long wait before bed. At the weekend, give yourself a little longer: massage the gel in slowly and enjoy a quiet moment at the mirror.

CeraVe for every part of your day

Good care adapts to your schedule. After a workout the gel refreshes your face in moments. On a trip, two familiar bottles spare you any guesswork, and the routine works just as well in a hotel as at home. When the cold months leave skin wanting more moisture, use the lotion more often. In summer the gel stays a refreshing step at either end of the day.

That simplicity makes CeraVe a thoughtful present for someone new to ceramide care. Two products form a small, complete routine and show how comfortable skincare can be with nothing extra in it. You will find more ideas on the gift sets page.

Why a foaming gel suits oily skin

Normal to oily skin needs a cleanser that lifts excess sebum without over-drying. The Foaming Cleanser does exactly that: the gel cleanses and refreshes while the protective barrier stays intact. It also washes away makeup and is suitable for blemish-prone skin.

Besides three ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, the formula contains cholesterol and phytosphingosine. Together they turn a daily face wash into care as well as cleansing.

How to choose the CeraVe product for your skin type

The choice is straightforward. Normal to oily skin is well served by the Foaming Cleanser, which clears away excess oil and leaves skin comfortable. Dry and very dry skin wants lasting moisture, and that is the job of the Moisturising Lotion. With combination skin, wash with the gel and use the lotion wherever you feel drier. Both products then have their place, and you never need to give one up for the other.

More cleansers are waiting in our face cleansing section, and the body has its own range of body creams. If this is your first experience of ceramide care, the light textures make a gentle introduction: both products are designed for daily use and fit into morning and evening alike.

The lotion and your skin barrier

The Moisturising Lotion hydrates intensively and helps restore the skin’s protective barrier. Three ceramides and hyaluronic acid soothe and replenish dry skin, while MVE technology encapsulates the ceramides for efficient release within the barrier. Cholesterol and phytosphingosine are part of the formula too.

The lotion is non-comedogenic and developed with dermatologists. A light texture with lasting moisture is a happy combination for anyone who has assumed that dry skin always calls for a heavy cream. One bottle is usually enough to see why people with dry skin take to such a light formula.

When you want to do more

You can begin with two products and add to them little by little. The CeraVe range goes well beyond what we stock, with serums, suncare and products for anti-ageing, blackheads and rough skin. In our shop you will find other options in the face care and body care categories, as well as serums for the face. Add one new step at a time, give it a couple of weeks to see how your skin feels, and only then think about the next. Your routine stays clear, and you always know what your skin likes.

Frequently asked questions

Which skin are CeraVe products for?

The products we stock suit normal and oily skin as well as dry and very dry skin. For normal to oily skin there is the CeraVe Foaming Cleanser foaming gel cleanser 236 ml, and for dry skin the CeraVe Moisturising Lotion hydrating body lotion 236 ml.

How do I use the CeraVe foaming gel cleanser?

Wet the skin with lukewarm water, massage the CeraVe Foaming Cleanser in with gentle circles, rinse well and pat dry. Use it morning and evening.

How often can I use the hydrating lotion?

The CeraVe Moisturising Lotion can be used every day, morning and night, and whenever skin feels dry or tight. Its light texture absorbs quickly.

What does MVE technology mean?

MVE is a multivesicular emulsion that releases moisturising ingredients gradually. You will find it in the CeraVe Moisturising Lotion, which hydrates for up to 24 hours.