CeraVe Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Thanks BR for sending this product to trial!

I have dry to normal skin, and use a serum morning and night.

I was quite surprised when I received this product how small the bottle was (30ml), which is a standard sized serum bottle...BUT this product isn't, in my opinion, like any serum I've used before. The serum is not thin/runny like other serums, it is more like a thick soft cream. It felt like I was putting on two moisturisers, as opposed to a serum then moisturiser..this is like a barrier cream I guess (the packaging uses the words "reinforce the protective skin barrier").

However I did find this product does absorb within a minute or two like other serums. I found one full push down of the pump gives me the right amount of coverage for my face, half a pump wasn't enough, pump & a bit was too much. The product is non-scented which is great for people who don't like scented products but in my opinion it did have an ever so slight smell..like a medical smell (if ya know what I mean).

The bottle is solid plastic, it feels very travel friendly and would have no issues if you dropped it. It's slightly annoying I can't see the product inside so I have no idea how much product I've used and when I need to think about buying a new serum. It seems like this product wouldn't last long given how much product I need to use.

In terms of results, unfortunately I haven't noticed any difference to my skin other then feeling smooth straight after application. I always felt like I needed to apply a more hydrating moisturiser after, this serum didn't really give me any hydration.

This product comes in a high quality plastic airless pump bottle that lets you dispense a precise amount. The serum is opaque white and has a lotion texture. It spreads easily and smoothly on the skin and feels very hydrating and plumping. It is not as watery as most face serums and therefore takes a short moment to absorb. After a couple of minutes my skin is left soft and smooth, and not sticky. I like to use this moisturiser around the eye contour and directly on my lips as it is lightweight and fragrance free. Since it is winter I follow this with my usual CeraVe lotion as I have dry skin, but in the warmer months it would be fine on its own as the packaging suggests.

This serum is different to other serums I've used. It is more like a cream than a gel or liquid. It definitely made my skin feel nice and soft, but I can't say it really made my skin anymore hydrated. I couldn't find on the box or the product, how much Hyaluronic Acid was actually in it. It was however quite nice to use as a hand cream. I don't think I'd purchase it myself as I think there are better products on the market and maybe an older skin needs a little more oopmh than what this product had to offer.

There were some things I liked about this product but overall I found it wasn't as hydrating as I'd hoped. The packaging is excellent, really easy to use and get the product out, and it's a nice size, not too unweildy. It pumps a nice amount out, and keeps light and air out of the tube really well. I also loved how gentle it was on the skin, with no reactions or uncomfortable feeling (my skin is quite sensitive). It was a bit like giving my skin a nice gentle moisturiser. However, the downside for me was I just felt it wasn't as hydrating as I hoped it would be. After consistent use, I didnt see a huge improvement in dryness which I was hoping for. However it certainly didn't dry my skin out or anything, but it felt more like a simple moisturiser rather than what I'd consider a potent serum.

This comes in a pump bottle for ease of use. It's quite thick for a serum more of a cream consistency.

I initially found that it didn't hydrate my skin and for a serum should do just that. So I tried another way to apply. After pumping on my fingers I smeared it and ran under the tap and this worked so much better. My skin felt moisturized and at night I felt I didn't need to add anything else. I did need 3 pumps to cover my face, neck and decolletage. My skin is dry and mature. This is suitable for sensitive skin as it's gentle and fragrance free. For me a serum needs to be more liquid for my skin to absorb and reap the benefits. I will continue to use this but won't look at purchasing in the future. There is another hyaluronic acid serum that I trialled and had better results. Thank you BR for the opportunity to trial this.

This product really does make skin feel soft instantly, so it delivers on its promise there. It is more like a moisturizer than a serum, lightweight in texture and absorbs quickly into skin. My skintype is dry to normal, since using I havnt had any dryness. I prefer some kind of fragrance in my cosmetics, it makes the skincare routine more memorable. If you don't like fragrance, then this is perfect for you! Works well as a midlayer product between cleansing and moisturizer or nightcream. Wears well under makeup. Good price point and value for money.

This was a lovely hydrating serum that I found absorbed really well. I applied the product mostly at night as I did find its quite thick in consistency (which works well for me as I have dry/normal skin). Each morning my skin has felt hydrated with my skin having a healthy glow in the morning. Although the product is quite thick in consistency it did feel really lightweight when applied and my skin over the last couple of weeks has been feeling really soft, plump, and I think it is looking more even in terms of texture and appearance, maybe even helping with some redness. A little goes a long way!

This serum idoesn’t really have a serum-y feel. The consistency is more like a normal moisturiser. I like that there is no fragrance to this product. I have sensitive skin and this product was fine for me.

One pump of the serum was enough to cover my face so while the bottle looks small I think it would last for a while.

I like the packaging of this product - it’s super easy to get a pump of product and the serum isn’t exposed to air every time you open it like a jar of product would be.

I tried this product both under makeup during the day and at night time. It wore perfectly fine under makeup and did help to make my skin feel moisturised at night. I would agree that this product delivers long lasting hydration.

Overall, even though it largely did what it said it would, I’m just not sure this serum added that much to my skincare. It might be good to replace a night cream, but I’m not sure you need it with a night cream.

The reason I won’t be buying this again is because I’m not sure if they are truly cruelty free. While the Cerave website says they do not test on animals, Cerave is owned by the L’Oreal Group and my understanding is that they aren’t cruelty free.

I found the CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Serum super easy to use. One pump was enough to cover my face and I apply it morning and night. It is quite a light cream so I definitely need to apply a moisturiser over the top. I found it absorbs really fast so I didn’t need to wait more than 10 seconds before I could layer over moisturiser. The non-greasiness of the product meant makeup doesn’t flake either. I feel that it has kept my skin hydrated and plump and overall helped to reduce some fine lines on my forehead. It’s a good day to day serum, especially for the price.