The CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser is a face wash formulated to help exfoliate and smooth rough, bumpy facial skin texture. It contains salicylic acid, an acne-fighting ingredient that can gently shed dead skin cells. I tested out the 16 oz bottle to see how well it performed.
Key Features
First Impressions
I chose the Renewing SA Cleanser to help smooth some texture and clogged pores on my forehead and chin. The light green gel has a slick, creamy texture that lathers up nicely. A little goes a long way, so the 16 oz bottle should last a while.
It doesn’t produce that super squeaky clean feeling right away. But my skin did feel gently exfoliated without any tight dryness after rinsing. I didn’t experience any irritation from the salicylic acid.
Exfoliating Effects
With continued use morning and evening, I noticed a difference in my skin’s texture after about 1 week. The 0.5% salicylic acid concentration provided a mild exfoliation effect.
The cleanser helped unclog pores and smooth out some small bumps on my forehead. It didn’t cause excessive dryness or peeling like higher concentration chemical exfoliants.
Hydration Benefits
In addition to chemical exfoliation, the CeraVe cleanser contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid for hydration. This helped prevent my skin from feeling dried out after washing.
My complexion looked brighter and less dull thanks to the renewal of dead skin cells. But it still felt moisturized without getting stripped, just a little softer and smoother.
Customer review
So first timer here! This one I got delivered on time, packaged great and it had no issues or flaws the bottle is in prefect condition, my previous order was not at all which AMAZON didn’t post that one bc of my rating and review but anyway, I used this cleanser last night and moisturized with a different brand but my skin feels and looks great even After one night so I’m looking forward to using it again and getting more clear results. I’ve been reading people rave about CERAVE so I thought I’d try it out and I’m glad I did. It lathers well, there’s no scent or fragrance, once I rinsed my face off I looking in the mirror like WOW it really does work! Lol it cleanses thoroughly and I appreciate that, I did use some Micellar water to remove my mascara and it even washed off what I missed. Glad it was available on Amazon and it was a PDG deal!
Some time ago, I suggested a bigger size for this product. And, it is now sold in 16 OZ bottles. I use it on my face and body. I have oily skin and have occasional breakouts. 1-2 pimples every 6 months or so. Plus, I have psoriasis on my elbows and hand knuckles.
This soap smoothes my facial skin and helps the psoriasis a little. It feels a tiny bit drying on my face. After washing, I also use the Cerave hydrating cleanser(the one that does not foam) to add moisture. I like that it is fragrance free and gentle for sensitive skin. I get occasional eczema and this product does not flare that up. I bought 2 bottles for a bargain.
Customer questions & answers
Q: Has this product been discontinued? Amazon cancelled my subscription to it
A: Supplies have been inconsistent, allegedly. And it is hard to find in stores so it may be just that. But I must admit I also have seen a noticeable price increase and think they may just be negating your deal, knowing they can charge more for it now.
Q: When will this product be restocked? It has been out of stock for a while now. Is it discontinued?
A: I just checked it. it’s availability now.
Q: Does this leave an oily filmy residue?
A: I use mine daily, it doesn’t for me.
Q: Does it smell funny?
A: No, not at all. Great cleanser.
For those struggling with rough, clogged skin texture and breakouts, the CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser is definitely worth trying. It provides noticeable smoothing effects without irritation or dryness.