CeraVe, founded in 2005, has successfully developed a budget-friendly skincare line that’s so good, it has become the leading dermatologist-recommended skincare brand in the U.S., which is no easy feat. I’ve kept returning to CeraVe because their products have proven time and time again to perform so well. They’re gentle and effective, all without costing an arm and a leg. And in the vast skincare world, you can’t get any better than that. <\/p>\n
Ahead, I’ve selected, in my professional opinion, CeraVe’s greatest hits, including a moisturizing cream my entire family cannot live without as well as cleansers that’ll work with various skin types. <\/p>\n
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The Best CeraVe Products<\/h2>\n
\nCeraVe Moisturizing Cream<\/h3>\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.retailmenot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1.png\")
Image: Target<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIf I had to pick just one CeraVe product to bring to a desert island (hey, it could happen!), it would be the brand\u2019s best-selling, truly incredible Moisturizing Cream. Intensely hydrating but never sticky, the product sinks into your skin<\/a> and soothes even super-dry, chapped, red skin. It\u2019s the only lotion my kids, one of whom is prone to eczema and the other whose hands get beat up because she works in a commercial kitchen, will use. <\/p>\nIngredients include the brand\u2019s hero ingredient, ceramides, along with hyaluronic acid and petrolatum. It\u2019s also fragrance-free and so gentle that it\u2019s accepted by the National Eczema Association, meaning it\u2019s typically well-tolerated for even people with sensitive skin and skin conditions like eczema. What\u2019s more, the pump top makes for the easiest application. <\/p>\n
Price: <\/strong>$16.99 at Target<\/a><\/p>\n\n Shop now at Target<\/a>\n <\/div>\nAdd this Target promo code<\/a> to your order and you may be able to score 25% off your purchase. Plus, if you have a RetailMeNot account<\/a> (it’s free to sign up), you can earn 2% cash back<\/a> on your purchase and anytime you shop at Target from now until April 30. <\/p>\n\n Get 25% off at Target<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n Earn 2% cash back at Target<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\nCeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser <\/h3>\n\n![\"Bottle](\"https:\/\/www.retailmenot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1-copy-4.png\")
Image: Target<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nI tend to bounce around with my face washes depending on how my skin is looking and feeling. I\u2019m breakout-prone but my skin can also get dry, so choosing a face wash that\u2019s effective for acne without being too harsh isn\u2019t always so simple. <\/p>\n
Enter CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser. The SA stands for salicylic acid, which works to unclog pores, per Mayo Clinic<\/a>. The chemical exfoliant also helps to keep skin looking clear and refreshed. That acid is balanced out by the gentle ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. You can use this fragrance-free wash on your face and body. <\/p>\nPrice:<\/strong> $13.59 at Target<\/a><\/p>\n\n Shop now at Target<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\nCeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser: 23% Off<\/h3>\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.retailmenot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/71H9-irrghL._SL1500_-1024x1024.jpg\")
Image: Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nCeraVe\u2019s elegant foaming oil cleanser was such a pleasant surprise! I\u2019m skittish about oil-based face cleansers since oil in skincare can cause breakouts, but this is a fantastic face wash that doesn\u2019t seem to lead to clogged pores. If you enjoy a double cleanse, this 2-in-1 cleanser serves both roles. It starts as a silky soft oil and then morphs into a foaming wash that rinses clean. I use it when my skin\u2019s feeling a little on the dry side, or at the end of the day to wash off makeup<\/a>. <\/p>\nIt\u2019s made with ceramides, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and squalene, is fragrance-free, and is another product that has earned the seal of approval from the National Eczema Association. This CeraVe product is suitable for the face and body and can even be used on infants who are three months or older. <\/p>\n
Buy this today and you can score 23% off your purchase for a limited time at Amazon. <\/p>\n
Price:<\/strong> $12.37 (orig. $15.99) at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n Shop now at Amazon<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\nCeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 30: 25% Off<\/h3>\n\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/www.retailmenot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/71gxI34qYNL._SL1500_-1024x1024.jpg\")
Image: Amazon
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThis lightweight facial moisturizer makes for a nice base under makeup<\/a>, offering an oil-free formulation that\u2019ll give your skin a bit of a matte finish. It contains ceramides, like all CeraVe products, hyaluronic acid, and the brand\u2019s proprietary MVE Technology, which slow releases moisturizing ingredients over time for long-lasting hydration. <\/p>\nBest of all, it contains SPF 30, which we all need to be wearing on our skin year-round, whether we\u2019ll be at the beach<\/a> or going to the office. Buy the CeraVe CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion today and you get 25% off for a limited time at Amazon.<\/p>\nPrice:<\/strong> $14.99 (orig. $19.99) at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n Shop now at Amazon<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\nCeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum<\/h3>\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.retailmenot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1-copy-2-2.png\")
Image: Target<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWhen it comes to ingredients with solid data to support their efficacy, retinol takes the crown. It supports common skin goals such as achieving smoother, brighter, softer skin. <\/p>\n
Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A, and the American Academy of Dermatology<\/a> suggests using it to prevent premature aging. The ingredient can be drying though, which is why this drugstore product<\/a> also contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides to moisturize and protect the skin barrier while the retinol does its job.<\/p>\nPrice:<\/strong> $22.99 at Target<\/a><\/p>\n Shop now at Target<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCeraVe Healing Ointment: 25% Off <\/h3>\n\n![\"Blue](\"https:\/\/www.retailmenot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1-copy-3-1.png\")
Image: Ulta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThis is an extremely thick moisturizing ointment for super-chapped, rough skin. It\u2019s not an all-over body lotion \u2014 it\u2019s just too thick and doesn\u2019t fully absorb right away, but it\u2019s ideal for rough heels and cracked hands. The best way to use it is to apply and then cover your skin with cotton clothing, like thin socks or cotton gloves, and let it heal overnight. <\/p>\n
Along with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, the ointment has petrolatum to further protect and treat cracked, chapped skin. Get this ultra-hydrating product at Ulta now and you’ll be able to save 25% off your purchase.<\/p>\n
Price: <\/strong>$8.24 (orig. $10.99) at Ulta<\/a><\/p>\n\n Shop now at Ulta<\/a>\n <\/div>\nSavings tip:<\/strong> Sign into your RetailMeNot account<\/a> while shopping and you’ll be able to earn 4% cash back at Ulta from now until April 30. <\/p>\n\n Earn 4% cash back at Ulta<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\nCeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo<\/h3>\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.retailmenot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1-copy-4-1.png\")
Image: Walmart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThey took their time, but CeraVe finally <\/em>entered the haircare space with the launch of their gentle shampoo and matching conditioner, which was launched alongside a 1% Pyrithione Zinc anti- dandruff \/ itchy scalp shampoo<\/a> and conditioner<\/a>. <\/p>\nThe brand\u2019s Gentle Shampoo is fragrance-, sulfate- and paraben-free, and contains niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and ceramides to nourish your scalp and hair. If you really love a scented hair care product though, this won\u2019t suit your needs.<\/p>\n
Price:<\/strong> $8.97 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n\n Shop now at Walmart<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\nCeraVe Gentle Hydrating Conditioner<\/h3>\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.retailmenot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1-copy-5.png\")
Image: Walmart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nPair the aforementioned shampoo with CeraVe\u2019s new hydrating conditioner, which contains the same key ingredients, and is equally gentle and fragrance-free. These two products are great for hair that is thin or prone to unwanted frizz, because they won\u2019t strip moisture from hair or weigh it down. <\/p>\n
Price:<\/strong> $8.97 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n
If I had to pick just one CeraVe product to bring to a desert island (hey, it could happen!), it would be the brand\u2019s best-selling, truly incredible Moisturizing Cream. Intensely hydrating but never sticky, the product sinks into your skin<\/a> and soothes even super-dry, chapped, red skin. It\u2019s the only lotion my kids, one of whom is prone to eczema and the other whose hands get beat up because she works in a commercial kitchen, will use. <\/p>\n Ingredients include the brand\u2019s hero ingredient, ceramides, along with hyaluronic acid and petrolatum. It\u2019s also fragrance-free and so gentle that it\u2019s accepted by the National Eczema Association, meaning it\u2019s typically well-tolerated for even people with sensitive skin and skin conditions like eczema. What\u2019s more, the pump top makes for the easiest application. <\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>$16.99 at Target<\/a><\/p>\n Add this Target promo code<\/a> to your order and you may be able to score 25% off your purchase. Plus, if you have a RetailMeNot account<\/a> (it’s free to sign up), you can earn 2% cash back<\/a> on your purchase and anytime you shop at Target from now until April 30. <\/p>\n I tend to bounce around with my face washes depending on how my skin is looking and feeling. I\u2019m breakout-prone but my skin can also get dry, so choosing a face wash that\u2019s effective for acne without being too harsh isn\u2019t always so simple. <\/p>\n Enter CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser. The SA stands for salicylic acid, which works to unclog pores, per Mayo Clinic<\/a>. The chemical exfoliant also helps to keep skin looking clear and refreshed. That acid is balanced out by the gentle ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. You can use this fragrance-free wash on your face and body. <\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $13.59 at Target<\/a><\/p>\n CeraVe\u2019s elegant foaming oil cleanser was such a pleasant surprise! I\u2019m skittish about oil-based face cleansers since oil in skincare can cause breakouts, but this is a fantastic face wash that doesn\u2019t seem to lead to clogged pores. If you enjoy a double cleanse, this 2-in-1 cleanser serves both roles. It starts as a silky soft oil and then morphs into a foaming wash that rinses clean. I use it when my skin\u2019s feeling a little on the dry side, or at the end of the day to wash off makeup<\/a>. <\/p>\n It\u2019s made with ceramides, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and squalene, is fragrance-free, and is another product that has earned the seal of approval from the National Eczema Association. This CeraVe product is suitable for the face and body and can even be used on infants who are three months or older. <\/p>\n Buy this today and you can score 23% off your purchase for a limited time at Amazon. <\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $12.37 (orig. $15.99) at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n This lightweight facial moisturizer makes for a nice base under makeup<\/a>, offering an oil-free formulation that\u2019ll give your skin a bit of a matte finish. It contains ceramides, like all CeraVe products, hyaluronic acid, and the brand\u2019s proprietary MVE Technology, which slow releases moisturizing ingredients over time for long-lasting hydration. <\/p>\n Best of all, it contains SPF 30, which we all need to be wearing on our skin year-round, whether we\u2019ll be at the beach<\/a> or going to the office. Buy the CeraVe CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion today and you get 25% off for a limited time at Amazon.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $14.99 (orig. $19.99) at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n When it comes to ingredients with solid data to support their efficacy, retinol takes the crown. It supports common skin goals such as achieving smoother, brighter, softer skin. <\/p>\n Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A, and the American Academy of Dermatology<\/a> suggests using it to prevent premature aging. The ingredient can be drying though, which is why this drugstore product<\/a> also contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides to moisturize and protect the skin barrier while the retinol does its job.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $22.99 at Target<\/a><\/p>\n Shop now at Target<\/a><\/p>\n This is an extremely thick moisturizing ointment for super-chapped, rough skin. It\u2019s not an all-over body lotion \u2014 it\u2019s just too thick and doesn\u2019t fully absorb right away, but it\u2019s ideal for rough heels and cracked hands. The best way to use it is to apply and then cover your skin with cotton clothing, like thin socks or cotton gloves, and let it heal overnight. <\/p>\n Along with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, the ointment has petrolatum to further protect and treat cracked, chapped skin. Get this ultra-hydrating product at Ulta now and you’ll be able to save 25% off your purchase.<\/p>\n Price: <\/strong>$8.24 (orig. $10.99) at Ulta<\/a><\/p>\n Savings tip:<\/strong> Sign into your RetailMeNot account<\/a> while shopping and you’ll be able to earn 4% cash back at Ulta from now until April 30. <\/p>\n They took their time, but CeraVe finally <\/em>entered the haircare space with the launch of their gentle shampoo and matching conditioner, which was launched alongside a 1% Pyrithione Zinc anti- dandruff \/ itchy scalp shampoo<\/a> and conditioner<\/a>. <\/p>\n The brand\u2019s Gentle Shampoo is fragrance-, sulfate- and paraben-free, and contains niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and ceramides to nourish your scalp and hair. If you really love a scented hair care product though, this won\u2019t suit your needs.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $8.97 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n Pair the aforementioned shampoo with CeraVe\u2019s new hydrating conditioner, which contains the same key ingredients, and is equally gentle and fragrance-free. These two products are great for hair that is thin or prone to unwanted frizz, because they won\u2019t strip moisture from hair or weigh it down. <\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $8.97 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser <\/h3>\n
\nCeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser: 23% Off<\/h3>\n
\nCeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 30: 25% Off<\/h3>\n
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\nCeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum<\/h3>\n
\nCeraVe Healing Ointment: 25% Off <\/h3>\n
\nCeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo<\/h3>\n
\nCeraVe Gentle Hydrating Conditioner<\/h3>\n