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Summary
Highlights
CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and three essential ceramides is a gentle face serum that improves the look of fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture and radiance.
Benefits
- Gentle yet effective daily retinol serum
- Anti-aging serum formula reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with encapsulated retinol
- Face serum designed to smooth skin texture and enhance radiance
- Helps restore the protective skin barrier with ceramides
- Helps attract moisture to the skin with hyaluronic acid
- Helps soothe the skin with niacinamide
- Ideal for all skin types
- Non-comedogenic
- Developed with dermatologists
Key Ingredients
- Encapsulated retinol helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles while enhancing skin radiance
- Ceramides help restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier
- Hyaluronic acid attracts hydration to the skin's surface and helps skin retain moisture
- Niacinamide helps calm the skin
- MVE Technology, a patented delivery system, continually releases moisturizing ingredients
Formulated Without
- Fragrance
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Apply in small dots where needed around the face and gently smooth until thoroughly absorbed. Use alone or under makeup once or twice a day.
Purified Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Polysorbate 20, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, PEG-40 Stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Behentrimonium Methosulphate, Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Root Extract, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Alcohol, Retinol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6-II, Phytosophingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ceramide 1.
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- Q
Can I use this as a neck cream as well???
- Asked by Multipurpose perhaps
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there! Apply in small dots where needed around the face and gently smooth until thoroughly absorbed. Use alone or under makeup once or twice a day. We hope this was helpful!Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this oil free?
- Asked by jen2
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there! Thank you for your interest. Skin Renewing Retinol Serum does not make the claim to be oil-free. We hope this information helps and you give it a try with complete confidence and satisfaction.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
IS THE PRODUCT SUPPOSE TO BE YELLOW OR WHITE IN COLOR
- Asked by eileen
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us about our Skin Renewing Retinol Serum for All Skin Types. This product is supposed to be clear in color. We hope this was helpful!Was this answer helpful to you
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Will it be ok to use my salicylic toner before using your renewing serum? Do i have to wait few minutes after applying may salicylic toner before applying the serum?
- Asked by Moxx
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there! Thank you for your interest in the Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. We recommend applying this product to clean, dry skin. We also recommend consulting a dermatologist before pairing active ingredients like salicylic acid and retinol for your skin.Was this answer helpful to you
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What is the percentage of retinol in this product?
- Asked by Midhuna
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi There! Thanks for reaching out to us about our Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. Ingredients may have different functions in products depending upon their combination with other ingredients. The percentage of specific ingredients in any given product is not a measure of the ingredient's efficacy. It is the unique formula and technology that provides the desired result. Except for active ingredients, information regarding the function and percentage of specific ingredients in our products is proprietary. We hope this was helpful!Was this answer helpful to you
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What's the difference between the Cerave Renewing retinol serum and cerave resurfacing retinol serum?
- Asked by Cookie
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHello there! Our Cerave Renewing retinol serum reduces acne marks and visible pores, while our Resurfacing retinol serum provides anti-aging benefits. Both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and three essential ceramides to lock in moisture and restore your skin's protective barrier. The Resurfacing serum also has MVE Technology for slow release over time.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What color is this product supposed to be? Mine is bright yellow and I see videos online and it's white/ light yellow. Did I receive a bad/expired batch or is this normal?
- Asked by J
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there! Our Skin Renewing Retinol Serum is a very thin light yellow color. If you're product looks diferent than it should, please contact us at 888-768-2915, M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET for assistance and provide reference #29159539. Looking forward to speaking with you. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can i use this product alongside your acne control gel?
- Asked by addie
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there! Thank you for reaching out about the Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. We recommend using this product separately from the Acne Control Gel to avoid irritation. For acne treatment, we suggest trying the Resurfacing Retinol Serum. We hope you will check it out!Was this answer helpful to you
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After applying it, how long do I need to wait before putting on my moisturizer?
- Asked by AHJ
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there! Thank you for reaching out about Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. We recommend waiting 10-20 minutes after application to allow product absorb into your skin, before applying moisturizer. If you have any questions or need any assistance please don’t hesitate to reach out.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What's is the percentage of hyaluronic acid?
- Asked by Vicki
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there, thanks for reaching out regarding the Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. The percentage of specific ingredients in any given product is not a measure of the ingredient's efficacy. It is the unique formula and technology that provides the desired result. Except for active ingredients, information regarding the function and percentage of specific ingredients in our products is proprietary. We hope you can continue to use our products with great satisfaction!Was this answer helpful to you
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What is the dosage of Retinol in the Serum?
- Asked by Connie
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there, thanks for reaching out regarding the Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. The percentage of specific ingredients in any given product is not a measure of the ingredient's efficacy. It is the unique formula and technology that provides the desired result. Except for active ingredients, information regarding the function and percentage of specific ingredients in our products is proprietary. We hope you can continue to use our products with great satisfaction!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this product also reduce the size of pores?
- Asked by Rocky
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi There! CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum with is an anti-aging serum with ceramides that improves the look of fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture and radiance.Was this answer helpful to you
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Should this be used on wet skin as it contains hyaluronic acid, or on dry skin?
- Asked by lilboba
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there! Thank you for your interest in our Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. You can use this product after you cleanse your face. We recommend applying in small dots where needed around the face and gently smooth until thoroughly absorbed. Use alone or under makeup once or twice a day. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I bought this product in april 2021. I've used it once or twice maybe. Is it still okay to use? Or should I buy a new one?
- Asked by DA
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there! Thank you for your interest in our Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. This product can be used up to 12-month once opened. It should be stored at normal room temperature, during which it will retain its integrity and perform as expected. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Will this product help reduce darker spots from sun and probably age? I use Cerave products that I love Tinted sun screen and Cleanser gentle.
- Asked by Island Di
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there! Thank you for your interest! Our Skin Renewing Retinol Serum is a gentle, yet effective way to improve skin texture and radiance! For effective results, we recommend pairing this with our Skin Renewing Night Cream to lock in skins moisture and help restore your skin’s protective barrier overnight. We hope this helps! Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What is the dosage of Retinol in the Serum?
- Asked by Connie
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there, thanks for reaching out regarding the Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. The percentage of specific ingredients in any given product is not a measure of the ingredient's efficacy. It is the unique formula and technology that provides the desired result. Except for active ingredients, information regarding the function and percentage of specific ingredients in our products is proprietary. We hope you can continue to use our products with great satisfaction!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this product also reduce the size of pores?
- Asked by Rocky
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi There! CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum with is an anti-aging serum with ceramides that improves the look of fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture and radiance.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Should this be used on wet skin as it contains hyaluronic acid, or on dry skin?
- Asked by lilboba
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there! Thank you for your interest in our Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. You can use this product after you cleanse your face. We recommend applying in small dots where needed around the face and gently smooth until thoroughly absorbed. Use alone or under makeup once or twice a day. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I bought this product in april 2021. I've used it once or twice maybe. Is it still okay to use? Or should I buy a new one?
- Asked by DA
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there! Thank you for your interest in our Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. This product can be used up to 12-month once opened. It should be stored at normal room temperature, during which it will retain its integrity and perform as expected. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Will this product help reduce darker spots from sun and probably age? I use Cerave products that I love Tinted sun screen and Cleanser gentle.
- Asked by Island Di
- Official Answer By CeraVe - BEHi there! Thank you for your interest! Our Skin Renewing Retinol Serum is a gentle, yet effective way to improve skin texture and radiance! For effective results, we recommend pairing this with our Skin Renewing Night Cream to lock in skins moisture and help restore your skin’s protective barrier overnight. We hope this helps! Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Part of my "Holy Grail" skin care routine
This is my 3rd repurchase of this product. I apply 1 to 2 pumps to my face & neck until thoroughly absorbed (even around my eyes), right after cleansing. Then follow it with CeraVe Facial Moisturizing lotion & CeraVe Eye Repair cream. All 3 products apply & absorb so easily. No greasy feel. No fr...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Gives results but pulls up on sljn
I saw this product reviewed on YouTube by the user "hot and flashy." She has many videos and looks great for her age. I'm about 4 years behind her (49) and wanted to try what she was using, and I had a crepey neck from age and gradual weight loss (no surgery) that she didn't have. I started using t...
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I use CereVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum for years. Love it.
I love CereVe products.
I do not feel this did anything for me
I just finished the bottle. I did not like the smell, it was a little like plastic. It really didn't seem to help my skin at all, and I actually got a little itchy sometimes after using it.
Caused a perioral dermatitis flare up!
I've been using CeraVe products for many years with no issues, so I thought I'd give this a try. I bought it at another retailer. I was using it over a three week period, a couple times a week, and last week my face started to have a perioral dermatitis flare! I haven't had a flare this bad in YEARS! I was concerned the retinol might be too harsh, but it was listed far down on the list so I was hoping it would be ok. Nope, not ok, and now my once clear skin is covered in blistery, weeping bumps. If you have ultra sensitive skin, be careful.
Definitely buying it AGAIN
I'm a 28 years old woman who hates applying too much products on my face. Upon my dear friend's suggestion, i tried this retinol serum and it changed my life. Just loved how light weight and non greasy this serum is. I'm definitely buying it more and would love to recommend it to others.
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Age 45-59
Skin Type Dry
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Absolutely amazing