CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser

This is the third CeraVe cleanser I have used (the SA Smoothing Cleanser and the Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser being the others) and I would say this is probably my second preferred from the three.

This cleanser is a clear gel formula, which lightly foams when applied to the face, its gentle and does a fine job of cleansing the skin without drying and is gentle for a product specifically for blemishes, but I didn't see a reduction in breakouts and blemishes whilst using it.

The thing I love about the CeraVe cleansers, is the bottle is bigger than most at 236ml so it lasts a really decent amount of time and is great value for the price, and they have a pump which is convenient for applying.

Overall, it is a fine cleanser, and I will continue to use it until it's all gone, but for my skin, I prefer the CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser and will re-purchase that once this one is used up :)

I found the CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser is easy to incorporate into my morning routine. It comes in a 236ml pump action bottle. The Cleanser comes out as a gel but quickly turns into a soap and is easy to create a lather once massaged into my face. It doesnt have a scent and is easy to rinse off. My 13 year old son also tried this as he has started having breakouts - he found it did work and made his face feel less oily and more fresh. My son and I used this for a little over a week and we did find the breakouts were more controlled and less angry looking. It made our skin feel fresh and clean and did appear to prevent breakouts. My son preferred the gel as it was easier to apply however would be happy to use the Cleanser in the shower.

I have really enjoyed using this cleanser, it's fragrance free so good for those who have sensitive skin, it lathers nicely to clean off my makeup, and, the pump is easy to use and doesn't feel flimsy. After I cleanse my face, I'll wipe my face with toner and I noticed that there was very little make-up left on my face. I usually use two pumps for my whole face + neck and decolletage. The cleanser is quite thick but with a bit of water it lathers up quite nicely. I haven't noticed much difference with my blackheads but I can say that I haven't had any new breakouts. I would be very happy to repurchase this!

I definitely have acne-prone, blemish-prone skin and I normally use water in the morning then a double or triple cleanse at night. I like the pump dispenser which makes it good for everyday home use but would not be great for travelling. It pumps out as a clear gel which foams up easily.

Sadly, I found it's a little too drying for me. I genuinely feel this would be a superior option for those with particularly oily skin but for those with more combo oily skin like myself, I'm afraid it might be overkill.

I'll start off with the packaging. Call me snobbish, but I do not like a cluttered bathroom top. Things must look aesthetic to me. This cleanser fitted in nice with its simple, white pump bottle on my counter.

The product self was really good & my face did feel so much cleaner afterwards. I know it is most probably a clisé, but my face felt fresh, clean and hydrated afterwards. Most times these types of cleaners dries out your face, but not this one. I think I've fallen in love with it & will definitely be using this going forward.

After two weeks of using it, I can definitely state that there is an improvement in my skin, especially my pores.

I found this cleanser to be really average. It has a nice enough texture and you get a decent amount for the price. The packaging isn’t anything special but it does the job. I didn’t notice much of a difference in my blemishes to be honest. I would recommend other products over this one

This is a great cleanser for everday use for someone with acne or even just the odd pimple. It pumps out of the bottle as a rather thick clear consistency but it is really easy to lather up so a little goes a long way. It has no fragrance - perfect for sensitive skin. It felt great on my skin and left my skin feeling nice and clean without stripping the oils or drying my skin out. Since using this cleanser my skin's texture is noticeably better and breakouts have disappeared or have drastically reduced. I will definitely be repurchasing in the future.

I was excited to try CeraVe - having never used this brand before. I was particularly excited to try this Blemish Control Cleanser as I still have acne into my thirties and keen to be rid of it!

The decently sized 236ml white pump bottle comes in white cardboard packaging, which is rather minimalist except for all the text repeated in multiple langues. The bottle is relatively square, so easy to store. The pump works well and can be locked closed for convenience when travelling.

The cleanser is clear with a think almost sticky consistency, until applied to a damp face. One pump is plenty. The product foams up as expected and is easily applied to the face before being rinsed off. I didn't notice any distinguishable fragrance.

I did find it gave me some uncomfortable tingling around the edges of my nose and mouth for a few seconds, but no noticeable redness. I was also a little concerned by the many warnings about not getting this product in your eyes. I would normally wash my face in the shower and usually use a gentle natural cleanser so would normally wash my eye lids too.

After 2 weeks of use I noticed a very slight improvement to my blemishes, but then again most of their claims are based on 4+ weeks of use so maybe my skin will improve even more over time. Will have to wait and see!

One last thing that was frustrating was the lack or information regarding what to use in conjunction with this product other than the blemish control gel. Should I be using toner? Moisturiser? Where in the routine do these fit? Blemish Control Gel should be used in the evening only so should I use toner and moisturiser in the morning and just the gel at night? Normally products mention the rest of the routine to get the best results but this range lacks this information.

Firstly I love the pump bottle as the amount is more controlled and you really only need one to one and a half pumps for your face, meaning the bottle will last really well. It lathers up easily and leaves my face feels fresh and clean afterwards while seeing the blemishes fade after only a couple of applications. I found for the first time in forever I felt good about how my skins looks without make up or a tinted moisturiser on to even out the skin tone so will be continuing with using this.

I did not know a lot about this brand when I tried this product, I’ve never used any products by CeraVe. The packaging is a little clinical, it’s not inviting sitting there in your bathroom but let me tell you the results were fantastic!

The cleanser is a little bit sticky, but lathers up well. You don’t need a lot to use so the full size bottle should last some time. There’s no smell that I could discern, and I like that about facial cleansing products.

There was something I’m finding difficult to describe other than to say my face just feels overall clearer, parts of my face that are not prone to break outs feel clearer as well (I have combination skin, some dry patches some prone to break outs). It’s an overall look and feel – I feel more confident with a bare face even! I would definitely recommend this product.