CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser

I've used 3/4 of a bottle of this product and can definitely say it does what it claims to do. It leaves my skin feeling smoother , has helped to reduce the size of my pores (also using other things along with this, so I'd say the combo has been great). The only thing experienced was that it would sting slightly if I didn't keep working it into my skin... like if I moved from face to décolletage for any more than 15 seconds, it would start stinging my face, but that would subside again as I began working it into my face again. I do have sensitive skin, so the stinging is something I've kind of come to expect from some cleansers, but this was an interesting finding nonetheless. It hasn't caused any "burns" or adverse reactions though. This hasn't put me off, I'm not just conscious to wash off my face before washing other areas.

I was very excited to try this product! It wasn't until I read the description for this trial that I found out what those little bumps on back of my legs and arms were. I just thought it was because the hair is so fine they mini ingrown hairs. I would exfoliate these but that would make the raw and hurt.

The bottle design is sleek. Easy to use pump. Only thing about product is I wish it was a little thicker consistency as it was easy to waste product because it would run everywhere. I also would of liked more instructions on the bottle. Because the trial said about bumps on back of legs etc I wasn't sure if I was to use the cleanser there too as the bottle didn't specify face only like all my other cleansers I have.

The first time I used the product on my face I left it on to long I think before rinsing cause when I got out my face was red. It didn't hurt just noticed the colour.

After the 1st use even you could feel the difference in the skins texture. It was a lot smaller. I also had 3 stubborn spots from wearing a mask that have been there for weeks and they were gone after 2 uses.

I did try this product on the back of my arms and legs also to see what it would do for the little bumps. Within 3days the bumps on back of my arms had gone. I am still using on my legs but these bumps were a lot worse so slowly seeing a difference.

I would definitely use this product again. Just wish it had clearer instructions on the bottle. Highly recommended trying!

Both my teenage daughter and I loved this cleanser. I’m usually just a micellar and reusable wipes gal, and so is she, but this is great for an extra clean, lux feel. We both have eczema and although mine has been better as I’ve gotten older, I still get dry, rough patches on my face and on my hands in particular. This cleanser did not irritate our sensitive, dry skin, especially my daughter as she gets some eczema around her eyes at times and it was gentle for her. It gave a good clean and fresh feel and was great at removing make up too, although I will probably continue to use micellar first especially for my eye makeup and then this as a second clean, which we should do anyway! Our skin felt very soft after using and it has a rich foam which feels luxurious, and quite different to a lot of sensitive cleansers or cleansers for eczema prone skin that don’t lather much. Overall it’s a great product that does what it says it does, improving rough areas through exfoliating salicylic acid, and niacinamide, which I also found great for the odd hormonal spot we both get at that time of the month. It also contains hyaluronic acid and ceramides which make the skin feel so soft and smooth and moisturised, not stripped away like a harsh cleanser, and I’ve noticed the small bumps I get on my face have improved. I’m keen to see what more it does over time. It is fragrance free and doesn’t smell bad like some products can and it doesn’t sting or hurt on broken skin. I recommend this for anyone with sensitive skin, eczema, rough or bumpy patches and it’s great used in combination with the Cerave smoothing cream. Probably great for combination skin as it is moisturising while also healing. I’m buying more Cerave products now!

A cleanser you can comfortably use on your body...and your face?! It's true!

I suffer from eczema and have for years. I have patches over my face and body, and struggle with cleansers being too rough or too irritating.

This cleanser is really gentle, and doesn't feel overly 'soapy'. It doesn't make my skin tight and it didn't aggravate my sore and tender patches.

I found it did definitely reduce the severity of my eczema patches and combined with the cream, left skin really quite supple and soft.

I will continue using this happily and can't wait to see what further results I get!

This product did what I expected - cleaned my skin and left it feeling soft and plump. I like the lack of scent and the texture. I used it in the shower at night before bed and it was good for removing products from my face. A double cleanse left my skin feeling fresh. I also used it on my chest and baby bump - I felt like both of those areas might need some extra love at the moment. I didn’t notice an exfoliating effect - it didn’t feel like an exfoliating cleanser but it was gentle on both areas.