Product Reviews Rated 4.57 out of 5 stars
163 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Great for oily skin This is my perfect daily moisturizer + sunscreen!
I've used the CeraVe AM Moisturizing Lotion for several years but it's a bit too emollient for my oily skin, making it tougher for me to keep makeup on all day. Saw this new Ultra-Light variant and had to try it!
It absorbs instantly, doesn't leave a white cast (no titanium dioxide or zinc oxide) and is the perfect amount of hydration for oilier complexions. It claims to dry matte but I have found it's more of a satin finish (looks like skin). It's noticeably less shiny than the AM Moisturizing Lotion and my makeup wears longer over this Ultra-Light version. I think I've finally found the perfect daily moisturizer + broad spectrum sunscreen!
I like the packaging too, which is a tube with a pump and cap.
It's significantly more expensive than the AM Moisturizing Lotion because you only get 1.7 oz in the Ultra Light vs. 3 oz in the AM Moisturizing Lotion for essentially the same price. But it's worth it to me to have an excellent moisturizer + sunscreen that doesn't make me an oil slick and wears better under makeup.
Folks with normal-to-dry or dry skin would probably prefer the AM Moisturizing Lotion.
Most Helpful Critical Review Too greasy for my oily skin I bought this because I wanted an all-in-one product. Love that it has spf, it does not break me out at all or clog my pores and the small bottle lasts a really long time, which is awesome. Unfortunately, I found that the formula was not "ultra light," and my skin got incredibly greasy after applying this. And I only used one pump on my whole face. I have very oily skin, and it's really hard for me to find a moisturizer that sinks into my skin and actually dries "matte" as it claims. This does not, unfortunately. I think it's a fantastic product for those who maybe have normal or combo skin, but it was just a little too heavy and greasy for me. I love Cerave though and will be patiently waiting for a true matte finish sunscreen or moisturizer for us super oily folks!
Reviewed by 163 customers Amazing 5
Texas from CA
Best sunscreen I ever used no. It's hard for me to even trust a good sunscreen so this one is a good one.
Love this product 4
Nikki from Kansas
I have combination skin. I am very fair with red hair and light eyes. As I have aged I've developed red splotches on my face that will get super dry and flaky. This product has reduced the red splotches and completely moisturizes the dry areas without leaving my oily areas greasy. I use it twice daily.
This is my go-to sunscreen moisturizer 5
Babs from Denver, CO
I love how lightweight this product is! I use it every morning after I've washed and toned my face. Doesn't feel like I have too much layers when I put on makeup. The
All time favorite 5
Carmellow from Arkansas
I fell in love with this moisturizer several years ago. I have a hard time finding it at my local stores so once I find it I stock up. I pair this with a mattifying moisturizer on top and it works like a charm on my combo sensitive skin in the humid climate where I live. I love how lightweight it is and that it doesn't mess with my skin. I've worked very hard to find a good skincare routine and this is a staple in my vanity. I use it daily. My only complaint is that it comes in such a small container.
Great SPF 4
Grace from Oklahoma
I knew I needed to add an SPF to my skin care routine, I had 1 that I did not like, it would flake through out the day, like dead skin.. so I bought CERAVE A.M SPF, it did the same thing! I ended up getting this as a gift from Ulta and it blends really well! The only reason it gets 4 stars is because it's not enough product to be this expensive.
good buy 4
riss from Chicago
Im a skincare junkie and I have bought so many expensive moisturizers and finally tried this on a whim. Its exactly what I needed for a winter sunscreen and moisturizer. It does not leave my skin matte, but I dont like matte for my skin type anyway, so I like that. It doesn't bode all the fancy claims of a skin care moisturizer, but it still makes my skin look great.
Nice moisturizer for everyday use 4
Jack from Michigan
I just started using this product, although I have using other Cera Ve products for awhile. It is nice and lightweight and not greasy, it's nice to use after a serum and before foundation.
Love this stuff 5
Leah from Irvine, CA
Best non greasy daily sunscreen
Best affordable sunscreen 5
Sindee from WA
This moisturizer is great and it has spf. I'm a Mexican American with tan-olive toned skin and it doesn't leave me a white cast. It is a bit harder to spread but I don't mind it, I first use another moisturizer and then apply the sunscreen and it does not feel heavy on my face. It's a great affordable sunscreen/moisturizer.
leaves my skin with a healthy glow that is not at all greasy 5
MaliaJo from California
I use this product without makeup and it leaves my skin with a healthy glow that isn't greasy but also isn't super matte. I prefer this look, and the finish is like no other sunscreen I have ever tried. My dermatologist recommended it to me after not being able to find a sunscreen that didn't break me out! 10/10 would recommend :)
Like this moisturizer 5
Pickyskin from MidlandMi
Over 60 but circumstances but health and meds cause breakouts. Not a lot of wrinkles but still need moisture. This product seems to be perfect blend for me. Using for about 5 weeks and skin is becoming softer again w/o more breakouts caused by some moisturizers I have used.
My boyfriend loves this product. 5
Abs from California
My boyfriend loves this product.
STILL my favorite! 5
A from IN
Every other SPF from other brands break me out! This one is the best! I have acne prone sensitive skin. This is fabulous! Lightweight but still moisturizing! Wears awesome under make up, I stopped needing a make up primer with this one! No white cast on me even when I'm tan.
Works well with other serums in the morning too!
Only down side is I run through this pretty quickly and it's kind of expensive, would like it if it came in a bigger size!
Light weight 5
Grace from Ohio
Great for oily skin and soaks in wonderfully
Doesn't have a matte finish but works nice as a primer 4
Zacharie from Florida
It definitely leaves a slightly greasy finish if putting it on is your final step for getting ready, but the texture is actually helpful if you apply make-up afterwards because it helps your products apply better and leaves your facial texture looking more natural and less cakey. If you don't wear make-up though, you'll just look greasy.
Perfect everyday sunscreen 5
Mayssa from Michigan
Feels like a moisturizer and great for under makeup! A little goes a long way
Not funky under makeup 5
Steph from Idaho
This worked well over the summer. Some days this did not feel like it had enough moisture for my combo skin. The biggest pro is that this does not mess with my foundation!
Mid summer I used two pumps for my face. Now that we are transitioning into fall I'm using three pumps. I really like this product.
I staple product 5
Tonka's mom from Chisago city man
This is a staple product for me. It moisturizers and gives me an SPF. I can put it under make up and it is not pill up. It absorbs relatively quickly into skin, are usually have make up on top about 10 minutes after application.
Great everyday option 4
Meghan from USA
I have sensitive, dehydrated skin that can be quite reactive. I started using this a few months ago and I'm really pleased with it. I find that it's a good option for days where I'm mostly inside, with or without makeup, as it plays nice with my complexion products.
While it does sink in to my skin, I can't say that it's mattifying as the finish doesn't ever really "set" nor does it look matte, so if I need it to be set, I'll wear some primer and powder, especially around my eyes. As it's made for normal to oily skin, I've found that on dryer days I need an additional moisturizer underneath, but on more humid days it's great by itself.
The BEST!!! 5
Michelle from Los Angeles
I use this sunscreen daily and I LOVE it! I wouldn't call it a matte finish but it's definitely not oily or greasy. Has a nice lightweight feel to it so that's a plus. I will purchase this over and over again!
Great for a chemical sunscreen 4
Ekm from Az
The best sunscreen is one that you actually wear. This is lightweight, moisturizing, doesn't sit on the skin and offers pretty good protection. Personally I prefer mineral sunscreen
Not A Matte Finish But Still Good 4
MissMV from Orange County
This product is best for dry/combo skin. Not as light as I expected but still a good option for sunscreen.
Would not buy again 2
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Breaks me out everytime I use it
Could be better.. 2
Diana from Oregon
Nice lightweight consistency but it left my face SUPER oily
amazing 5
Lizz from new york
lightweight and very moisturizing
