When it comes to skincare, it is not always the case that the more you pay, the better the quality of products. Over the years there have been many high street brands, such as Inkey List, The Ordinary and No7, which have taken on some of the biggest names in skincare to bring out cost effective, targeted products that work. One of the brands leading the way in this category is Cerave.
Developed and recommended by dermatologist, this budget-friendly brand has grown a huge following over the years, especially now that a mass of TikTok users regularly tout its products. CeraVe boasts a lineup of products that are simple yet effective, and many of them have become favourites for editors, influencers, dermatologists, and beauty product enthusiasts who read an ingredient label with a critical eye worthy of a degree in biochemistry.
If you have yet to try out any of the brand’s products and are curious which ones are actually worth the hype, I’ve put together a list of the PS UK editors’ go-to products, which includes one of my absolute must haves.
Read on to see which Cerave products you should add to your skincare routine immediately.
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Cerave Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
I tend to be a bit skeptical of budget vitamin c serums as there are so many factors needed to ensure the vitamin c doesn’t oxidise and not only become useless, but also irritate skin. It is very hard to create a stable vitamin c product that will give you all the benefits of this powerful antioxidant, and save the pennies. However, I think Cerave Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum (£29) might just be it. It is still pushing on the top end of the budget options at nearly £30 but as far as I am concerned it had similar results to some of my favourite vitamin C serums which cost over £100. I am really impressed by the formula, which contains 10% vitamin c but didn’t irritate my skin, leaving it glowing, smooth and looking fresher.
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Cerave Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
I always find myself going back to the Cerave Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser (£14.50) – it is gentle, effective and leaves my skin feeling clean without stripping it. Its also suitable to use around the eye area and doesn’t sting. It is great as a first cleanse if you’ve been wearing a lot of heavy make up too. It is ideal for those with normal to dry skin.
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Cerave Hydrating Cleanser Bar
This simple soap is always in my bathroom at home. I also use the Cerave Hydrating Cleanser Bar (£10) for my children as it is gentle enough to be used all over without making skin feel dry or tight like some soaps. It can also be used on the face if you prefer a solid cleanser to a liquid.
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Cerave Advanced Repair Ointment
I could wax lyrical about just how good this Cerave Advanced Repair Ointment (£11) for days. It has tackled everything I have put it up against over the last few months, from straightener burns to chaffing. It also tackled a very serious skin reaction recently which I wrote all about here. It is a no brainer, every handbag needs one of these in it.
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Cerave Facial Moisturising Lotion with SPF30
The OG of facial moisturisers which contain broad spectrum SPF30. It is not a surprise that this Cerave Facial Moisturising Lotion with SPF30 (£16.50) has a legion of fans around the world. It feels like a regular moisturiser, so you don’t even notice you’re wearing SPF, it is ideal for those who don’t want to layer up with multiple products, but still want to protect their skin.
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Cerave Skin Renewing Eye Cream
I will be honest, I don’t get along with a lot of eye creams. I tend to find that thick creams irritate my eyes and balms tend to look a bit greasy on my skin. That’s why I was super impressed with this new Cerave Skin Renewing Eye Cream (£23). It contains peptides and caffeine which means it targets both fine lines and dark circles. The consitency is part balm, part serum so I found it absorbed really quickly and didn’t leave a cast under my eyes.
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Cerave SA Renewing Foot Cream
You may think its a bit of a curveball to include a foot cream in a best product round up but let me tell you, post summer and sandal season when your heels are hardened from being exposed and out of socks, you are going to want to stock up on Cerave SA Renewing Foot Cream (£9.50). Apply after the bath or shower and within a few days you will find the skin significantly softer and more supple. For an intense treatment apply at night and then pop a pair of socks on to ensure all the ingredients can soak in.
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Cerave Oil Control Moisturising Gel-Cream
If you’re the type to wonder what all the fuss is about in the constant desire for glossy, dewy skin, stop right now as this may just be the perfect product for you. I understand for some the idea of a well-moisturised face means one which shines, however if you suffer from oily skin this is your idea of a nightmare. Enter Cerave Oil Control Moisturising Gel-Cream (£16.50) this gel formula sinks almost immediately into the skin to leave it feeling hydrated, but giving a mattifying effect. One of the best things about Cerave is that it is a truly unisex brand and this product tends to be very popular with men as well as women.
Lauren Ezekiel is an associate editor at PS UK, where she writes about all things beauty and wellness. With a degree in journalism and 12 years’ experience as a beauty editor at a leading Sunday supplement, she is obsessed with skincare, hair and makeup, and is often found offering advice to innocent bystanders. Her work has been published in Grazia, OK, Health and Beauty, The Sun, ASDA, Dare and Metro.
