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% in Squalane | $12 | Fine lines, Textured hair, Post-acne marks |
| 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 |