CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser

So happy to have been on this trial as I have been wanting to try CeraVe for ages now.

I have used SA cleansers before and often my dermatitis flares up but I didn’t have an issue with the CeraVe. However I do have bumps on my cheeks that didn’t go away after using this for a week, and my skin didn’t have that ‘exfoliated’ feel some of the other cleansers give.

Consistency is a bit runny but lathers well (one pump is enough) and removes makeup nicely. I also used this as a body cleanser in the hopes it would help my upper arms and thigh bumpy skin but there was no noticeable change.

I would buy this again, the price point is great for such a lovely cleanser and I’m looking forward to trying some of the other products from this brand.

What a treat getting to try this product along with the moisturing cream. This cleanser come in a very generous sized pump bottle. Contains 3 essential ceramides, free from fragrance, alcohol, paraben and sulphate. I used this daily in the shower and found it refreshing and it left my skin feeling smooth, silky and gently exfoliated. This product can be used as an all over body cleanser and a little goes along way. Definitely be buying this again, I'm very impressed.

I'm so happy I got to trial the CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser. I have Keratosis Pilaris on my upper arms, and over the past few years it has gotten worse and started affecting my forearms too. I've been using the Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash just to see if the Salicylic Acid in it will help, but CeraVe blows that out of the water! Straight after the first application I noticed a difference upon getting out of the shower. The skin on my arms felt a little smoother and not at all dried out like I thought it would. The cleanser was very gentle on my skin and non irritating, not much of a scent that I could discern either. After multiple uses I can definitely see a difference and I'm extremely happy with the results. I'll be continuing to use this cleanser as it has managed to give me the opportunity to bare my arms again in public without being horribly embarrassed over the ugly bumps.

The bottle for this has a clean, functional aesthetic in white and blue. And the pump is great for ease of use and dosage control.

The cleanser comes out as a creamy-gel liquid, but foams up gently when rubbed. It’s a nice texture and has no fragrance, which I quite like. It’s supposed to be for face or body, but as my face can be sensitive, I just used it on my dry, scaly, eczematic legs to start with. I’m not sure it smoothed or moisturised on its own (I needed to apply cream afterwards), but I imagine the SA helps prep the skin to absorb moisturisers, and it rinsed off easily, leaving my skin feeling super clean but not stripped. All good! So I decided to try it on my face... I was amazed to find it didn’t sting at all, it didn’t make my skin reactive, it rinsed off clean without leaving a slimy coating (which I’ve found some gentle cleansers do), and my skin felt really smooth and comfortable afterwards. After using it numerous times, however, I felt it was starting to leave my skin looking and feeling quite taut, like it was in need of a good long drink. So I think for me it’s the sort of facial cleanser I’ll use a few times a week so I get the SA magic happening and the lovely clean feeling but without it drying my skin too much.

This is definitely economical, as it’s super concentrated. The tiniest amount of product foams up to cleanse a large area. I’d absolutely recommend it for the body if you have ultra dry or rough or eczematic skin anywhere (and if you pair it with the SA Cream, the results are AMAZING). And I think it could be a lovely face cleanser for most people, but if you’re very sensitive or very dry, I’d advise starting off slowly.

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.

The dinky bottle is just so cute! I love this size, it would be perfect if you were just going to use it on your face!

It's a very prescriptive looking label, like something you'd expect to find in the pharmacy, not the skin care aisle. That said, it's clear what it is and what it does.

Being CeraVe I was confident just to get stuck in, I used this on my face and body, really scrubbing it into my upper arms where the skin is red and bumpy.

There's not much to say about using it, it foams, it spreads and it isn't scented. I've been using it for 2 weeks I think and have experienced no tightness or irritation. But my face is more balanced, less oily, and my arms feel smoother.

I will be repurchasing in the biggest size possible.

I love this cleanser! It works makes your skin feel so soft! I use this as well as the Cream that goes with it, and the results are amazing! I really recommend that you try it you won’t regret it x It has no smell, but that doesn’t bother me :)

This is a really nice simple body cleanser, it has virtually no scent at all and didn’t irritate my skin in any way, even the flare up I currently have on my wrist. It’s a nice simple body wash and the pump bottle is really handy, but I found it didn’t do anything specific for my skin or reduce the bumpy skin I get on the backs of my legs and arms. I’d still recommend this if you’re looking for a scent free, non irritating cleanser for your body, but personally I probably won’t repurchase this.

The CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser comes in a clearish pump bottle - great if you want to know how much you've got left before having to repurchase. It's quite runny and doesn't have much of a scent. Initially I tried this on my face but found it a touch too drying, however my skin did feel smoother after using it the few times that I did. In the end I switched it up and used it on my body as a body wash. One pump into a pouf saw the product lather up well and it was enough to use all over my body.

My back/arms/legs/chest etc did not feel dry after use, and also afelt nice to the touch while I applied moisturiser.

Had this been a winner on my face I think I'd have loved it, however I do like my body washes to have a scent and to feel like an experience, so I don't know that I'd repurchase this, but I would absolutely recommend it to a friend who wanted smoother skin without the scent.