CeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Resurfacing Retinol Serum · Night treatment · 1 oz · around $22
Should you buy it? CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum is a night treatment at around $22 for 1 oz. Encapsulated retinol, which releases slowly and stings less than most. A reasonable first retinoid, aimed at the marks and roughness left after breakouts rather than at the breakouts themselves. Not while pregnant or nursing. It suits post-acne marks, textured hair, dark spots.
What it is
Encapsulated retinol, which releases slowly and stings less than most. A reasonable first retinoid, aimed at the marks and roughness left after breakouts rather than at the breakouts themselves. Not while pregnant or nursing.
Who it suits
- Post-acne marks
- Textured hair
- Dark spots
- Acne
- An affordable pick
- Fragrance-free
- Starting out gently
- Deeper skin tones
Where to buy it
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How it compares
Other night treatments in the directory that overlap with this one.
| Product | Price | Suited to | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion | $12 | Fine lines, Textured hair, Post-acne marks | compared |
| COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch (24ct) | $6 | Acne, Post-acne marks, An affordable pick | |
| The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA | $9 | Dark spots, Melasma, Post-acne marks | |
| The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% | $11 | Dark spots, Acne, Redness |
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Questions people also ask
How many nights a week should you use CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum?
As a night treatment it is used pM, 3-7 nights a week. That is the routine step it belongs to rather than a rule about this particular bottle, so follow the label where the two differ.
What skin does CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum suit?
It suits post-acne marks, textured hair, dark spots, acne. Encapsulated retinol, which releases slowly and stings less than most. A reasonable first retinoid, aimed at the marks and roughness left after breakouts rather than at the breakouts themselves. Not while pregnant or nursing.
Which CeraVe line is Resurfacing Retinol Serum from?
It is part of CeraVe's Resurfacing Retinol Serum line. Brands rarely say which of their lines suits which hair or skin, so the line decoder sets out what each one is for.
Where can you buy CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum, and what does it cost?
Around $22 for 1 oz, at Amazon. Retail prices move constantly, so treat that as a tier rather than a quote and check the retailer for today's price.
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