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17% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 93 in skincare
Sample
28 redditors with explicit opinion · 5 positive · 9 negative · 14 neutral
Score
0.223 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 8–36% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Editor's Pick — Curated classic. On the site regardless of threshold because we trust the long-term reputation.
Sources
r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin, r/acne + 4 more
CeraVe · skincare
Editor's Pick
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
r/SkincareAddictionUKr/SkincareAddictionr/30PlusSkinCarer/tretinoinr/acner/TheOrdinarySkincare
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
A basic oil-free moisturizer often used as a routine staple. May cause breakouts in some users.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.7 from 61,176 reviews — that's roughly 92% positive.
On Reddit: 17% of 28 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 74 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
What redditors love
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Can be a game changer in routine
“CeraVe pm mosturizer were the major game changers in my routine”
u/u/Educational-Place-96
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Makes skin look calmer over time
“My skin honestly looks the same, maybe calmer.”
u/u/No-Presentation298
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Oil-free formula for those avoiding oils
“Basic oil free moisturizer i.e. cerave PM or cetaphil etc”
u/u/Winter188
What they don’t
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Caused small pimples after a month of use
“I've been using cerave pm for the past month and noticed small pimples forming”
u/u/Shot_thrutheheart
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Didn't provide hydration when paired with hyaluronic acid
“I decided to introduce The Ordinary Hylaronic acid with my cerave pm moisturiser but it didn't hydrate my skin at all.”
u/u/Good-Name7660
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Direct quotes
What 28 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/Educational-Place-96
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r/SkincareAddiction
CeraVe pm mosturizer were the major game changers in my routine
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u/Shot_thrutheheart
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r/30PlusSkinCare
I've been using cerave pm for the past month and noticed small pimples forming
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u/Bubbly-Wolverine5607
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r/30PlusSkinCare
ble and calm, it clogs my pores the more I use it. Then I tried swapping to the Cerave pm facial moisturizer and that broke me out overnight with inflamed acne. If anyone has any recommend
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u/Conscious_Spare2153
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r/acne
y forehead closed comedones.
Previously I tried (yes, it has niacinamide too) Cerave PM and it broke me out in cystic acne because of the alcohols (healed thankfully)
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u/bogyz1
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r/SkincareAddiction
oche Posay DUOM PLUS, Avene Comedomed, BP clinda gel... Before that I was using cerave pm, broke me out in two days, cystic bumps started appearing, stopped that and hop
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u/clegh20
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r/SkincareAddiction
I had dehydrated, but oily skin and somehow with dry patches too and Cerave PM moisturizer has been a miracle maker for my skin. It's rather affordable too. 3 fl. Oz. For
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"CeraVe PM lotion... My skin honestly looks the same, maybe calmer."
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"I used to used the Cerave pm moisturizer for years, until it started brining my face. I also realized it was probably ca"
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"do find it leaves my skin a bit tight even with three layers of moisturizer on (Cerave PM + Drmtlgy peptide moisturizer + Cerave tub) so I’m trying to figure out how to"
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". The 2 nights after I just washed my face with CeraVe foaming cleanser and put CeraVe PM moisturizer. Parts of my forehead were read and burning again (though way less than when I"
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"an cerave lotion), cerave cream (caused me whiteheads after a few days of use), cerave pm (can use without breaking out but again doesn’t seem hydrating enough), cicapla"
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"PM: CeraVe SA Cleanser, Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser, Peach Slices Hypochlorous Acid, My iN.gredients Snail Mucin Serum, CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion."
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"I decided to introduce The Ordinary Hylaronic acid with my cerave pm moisturiser but it didn't hydrate my skin at all."
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"Basic oil free moisturizer i.e. cerave PM or cetaphil etc"
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"I used to use Cerave PM as my Moisturizer back then before they changed some of the suppliers of ingredients"
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"en moisturizing serum, I like the snail mucin, them moisturizing lotion, I like CeraVe PM, then a thicker cream like Vanicream or CeraVe in the tub. Sometimes I'll even"
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"Looks great. But why the niacinamide? CeraVe PM already has it, so you’re doubling up.
ETA: you could swap out the evening mo"
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"it's a solid start but be careful with doubling up on ingredients. the cerave pm lotion already contains 4% niacinamide (which is the clinically proven sweet spot). la"
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"hts when I use tret (every second night). I just use apply a light layer of the Cerave PM moisturizer. On the nights when I don’t use tret, I add on a thick layer of La Roche Posay"
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"Been going for a couple months now with no irritation."
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"These are the products I'm using to deal with it. Please critique my routine: CeraVe PM Moisturiser"
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"I get my CeraVe pm moisturizer from Amazon because it's cheaper and my local stores are usually out of stock."
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"I'm using cerave PM now."
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"Moisturiser: Ce"
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"I currently use the Inky List Oat Balm Cleanser and Cerave 50SPF moisturiser before my makeup"
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"SPF 50 Cerave moisturiser and my makeup routine that's been the same for 10+ years"
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The conversations we're watching.
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r/SkincareAddiction
Misc People With Oily Skin What Worked For You
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r/30PlusSkinCare
15 Years After Cutting Out Niacinamide
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r/30PlusSkinCare
I Need Help Finding A Moisturizer
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r/acne
Need A Specific Moisturizer Recommendation
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r/SkincareAddiction
Acne How To Fix Ts Im Lost
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r/SkincareAddiction
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r/tretinoin
r/tretinoin
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