Cerave Hydrating Toner for normal to dry skin is a new pH balanced, hydrating toner that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide which act to restore the skin’s natural protective barrier. This was launched recently along with the new Cerave Comforting Eye Makeup and Cerave Cleansing Balm.

I don’t normally use toner. I like a deeply hydrating essence after I wash my face and before the rest of my skincare. It’s been a long time since I actually used a toner in my routine! Remember those Seabreeze days!??! Ha…! No but in all seriousness, toner hasn’t really been part of my skincare routine in a while. I just go in with essence or HA immediately after a cleanse. But toner is a good way to balance your skin’s PH levels and also, to remove any leftover makeup, grease, oil, or dirt that your cleanser may have missed.

Cerave Hydrating Toner arrives in a 6.8 oz bottle and will set you back about $9-10 bucks. Yay Cerave for creating a formula that’s not only fragrance-free but also doesn’t contain alcohol or witch hazel. No idea why, but toners love to pop witch hazel into the mix of things as well as alcohol which can be drying as hell and break down skin’s collagen. No bueno.

This formula is indeed loaded up with plenty of ceramides in a water and glycerine base and also throws in Niacinamide to brighten up your complexion and Sodium Hydroxide to draw moisture to your skin (although, these are lower down on the ingredients list.. All in all, a nicely formulated toner that won’t strip or dry skin out.

I typically apply most liquid skincare products with my hands and gently press into my skin but in the case of Cerave Hydrating Toner I use a cotton round for application. I do this because I can whisk away any leftover makeup that my cleanser may have missed. I do a double cleanse which makes it rare for me to have any remaining makeup but I prefer the cotton round method for application nonetheless. This goes on easily and doesn’t leave my skin sticky or tacky after application. It also leaves my skin with just the right dewiness that makes the application of HA easier (as HA should always be applied on damp skin). After application, my skin feels smoother and my skincare applies easier.

I mean, I use so many products already in my routine I dunno if I’d say “WOW! You need Cerave Hydrating Toner NOW!” but I wouldn’t say no, to buying it on sale. I’ll probably re-purchase it after I’m done with this bottle. It’s not too bad a product at all and I like the idea of perhaps easing my skin and restoring any moisture I lost during my cleanse and even removing any dirt or oil my cleanser may have missed.

This one gets a thumbs up from me! Not a must-have but not a bad addition to my routine!

Cerave Hydrating Toner is available now.

Tried it?

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Where to buy

Ulta Target

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Cerave Comforting Eye Makeup Remover is a new waterproof eye makeup remover that contains Hyaluronic Acid and 3 Essential Ceramides to remove makeup easily without drying out the eye area. I have to admit, I was pretty excited to give this try. I saw a well-known Tiktoker promoting it and she used it all over her face which confused the hell out of me so, just keep in mind my testing for this review was on my eyes only, not my face as the packaging says nothing about “makeup removal” just eye makeup removal.

But as I said above, I was excited to try it as I’m always trying to find that perfect eye makeup remover to replace my expensive Lancome Bi-Facil.

Cerave Comforting Eye Makeup Remover comes in a chubby little square bottle that’s 4oz in size and $10.99. I imagine once it starts reaching mass retailers like Target and Walmart the price might drop slightly to around $8.99-$9.99. But at the moment Ulta has it marked as $10.99.

Don’t buy it. Don’t buy it if it’s priced at 99 cents. Don’t take it if they are giving it away to you. Don’t do it. And don’t say I didn’t warn you.

I have a funny little feeling this is going to go viral really soon and Tiktoks and youTubers are going to start force-feeding it to us (I already saw one Tiktoker doing a sponsored promotion for it and hailing it as awesome!). Don’t fall for it. Save your $$! This stuff is garbage! It’s hot garbage engulfed in the flames of hell. I mean, I could be wrong! You might want to take a chance! Maybe it’ll work for you. BUT I DOUBT IT!

This is milky formula that I guess sort of can be called a bi-phase but really, it doesn’t actually separate the oil from the milk part of the formula so, bi-phase might be the completely wrong term to use. It’s more of cleansing milk that has that greasy consistency a bi-phase has from time to time. Since this comes with a wide mouth it tends to spill out A LOT of product which results in a good deal of waste but that isn’t even the bad part.

I have literally never tried a worst eye makeup remover. It’s awful. It basically smears makeup all over your eyes and removes none of it. I am completely serious. It just smears my mascara all around my eyes. I end up coming out of this looking like a raccoon. My mascara is smeared all over my eyes, my eyeshadow is half on and half off, and my eyeliner is giving that I rubbed my eye and I forgot I had makeup on look. This is truly the hottest of hot messes.

Not only does it smear all your eye makeup everywhere without removing it but it partially blinds you with a completely trippy cloudy film that it leaves on your eyeball. Not to mention it stings a little too. I mean, none of this hot disaster would be complete if we didn’t also get a little stinging while we’re blind and looking like a raccoon!

This is utter trash. Sorry, Cerave. I have all the love in the world for a lot of your products but Comforting Eye Makeup Remover is trash.

This one is a major skip!

Where to buy

Ulta

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Cerave Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm is a new alcohol, fragrance, paraben, and soap-free makeup-removing cleansing balm created for all skin types that recently launched at Ulta. I actually instantly purchased this without realizing how tiny it was. It was priced at $13.99 and I just assumed it was around 3 oz in size. When my order arrived I was shocked it was only 1.3 oz. Ouch! I mean, right now you can purchase two Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover Minis from Clinique at ulta.com for the price I paid for this one jar (each is 1 oz in size). And there are many, many other affordable options in the cleansing balm world right now that are way bigger for this price like Neutrogena Makeup Remover Melting Balm (2 oz at $12.99), E.L.F. Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm (2 oz at $11), Milani Avocado Makeup Melter Cleansing Balm ($13.99 for 1.58 oz), and many others!

These are just a few that popped into my head but gods there are millions of very affordable and larger-sized cleansing balms available. I’m still a little shocked Cerave is charging $14 for 1.3 oz! I imagine it’s because it’s a new product and at some point, they’ll make it a bit cheaper. Also, Cerave is on sale often so, you’ll likely never pay full price but still….!

Aside from that let’s review Cerave Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm is pretty great. Let’s get deeper into this review and see why!

I admit I’d buy Cerave Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm again. The price is a bit nuts but the actual product is pretty darn good. This is a dense balm that shares a similar consistency as Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover but it melts down much, much quicker upon application.

As with all cleansing balms it’s meant to apply and massaged onto dry skin and a little water can be added to emulsify the formula. The formula gets much softer as you rub it into your skin and melts down quickly. When water is added it gets milky and can be washed away easily. I had no issues with it leaving behind any stickiness or any unusual film. It rinsed clean away and the best part was it didn’t strip or dry out my already dry skin. It did a great job removing my makeup very easily even waterproof mascara! They do recommend it as the first step in a two-step double cleanse but if you don’t embrace double cleansing you can go ahead and just use this to remove your makeup easily and effectively. I thought it did a solid job removing all my makeup easily.

It did have one main issue which was the price but also, it does have a rather strange smell. It is fragrance-free but does have a sort of strong plastic scent. I didn’t mind it much but it deserves mentioning for sensitive users. As for the formula, it contains a ton of ceramides which could account for the reason I don’t feel dry after use as well as Jojoba seed.

All in all, Cerave Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm has all the making of a solid makeup remover but the price and scent might have some second-guessing a purchase. I’d personally buy it again as I liked how well it removed makeup without drying my skin out.

I’d totally recommend trying it for yourself!

Where to buy

Ulta

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CeraVe Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm has a new unique cleansing balm that just launched at ulta.com! This new balm removes long-lasting makeup including waterproof mascara without stripping skin! It contains jojoba oil along with 3 essential ceramides to keep help the skin maintain moisture. It’s been tested on sensitive skin as well and is suitable for all skin types. The formula is fragrance and paraben-free.

I technically don’t need a cleansing balm at the moment as I’m still all about Paula’s Choice Cleansing Balm (LOVE IT!) but I’m also a big lover of CeraVe and curious about this formula.

I’ll let ya know what I think after trying.

CeraVe Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm is available now for $13.99!

Where to buy

Ulta

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CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion is a great affordable moisturizer for drier skin this Winter. This moisturizer is packed with a blend of glycerin, ceramides, cholesterol, and hyaluronic acid to help drier skin look and feel it’s best.

You know what? Sometimes basic is better! This is simple, no frills, and easy on your skin.

I recently started using a chemical peel and if you know me you know I prefer physical exfoliation over chemical but as I get older I realize that isn’t always the best option! So, I started testing out the Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution and I’m liking it but I like to keep my other skincare a bit more basic when using this peel as it can make my skin feel sensitive and popping different lotions and potions on top of my skin after a peel isn’t a good idea.

Solution?

Basic moisturizer! CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion is fairly basic! It’s fragrance-free and it packs it all the good things your skin needs to stay hydrated and retain moisture. Sure, it’s basic on some levels but it’s solid with excellent performance and will keep your skin looking younger. I didn’t only start using this because of my peel but I also, feel like in the Winter my skin seems a bit sensitive and of course, drier. This single-handedly keeps my skin very soft, very smooth, and extremely well hydrated without being greasy or adding any shine to my face. It’s a lightweight lotion that absorbs very easily! I feel like I’m applying body lotion on my face when I use this for some reason! Maybe it’s the bottle it comes in!

None the less, if you’re one that uses chemical exfoliators or peels or you just suffer from dry, Winter skin I highly recommend checking out CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion. It’s basic, affordable, but still packed with plenty of things your skin needs to retain moisture and look younger!

Good stuff!

Where to buy

Ulta

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CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser ($14.99) is a new creamy cleanser that contains ceramides, niacinamide, and Hyaluronic Acid. This is one of those Tiktok made me do it purchases. I swear CeraVe has literally disappeared off shelves in New York lately. It’s all due to social media in particular it’s due to Tiktok as everyone and their mom is on Tiktok recommending CeraVe. I follow a few dermatologists on Tiktok who have basically drilled into me that I need to start using CeraVe cleansers.

So here I am with CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser as my new second cleanse product of choice.

If you do double cleanse I’m sure the second part of your cleanse is a gentle one. Typically you’ll want to stick to a cleanser cream or milk that will restore the pH level in your skin or at the least not leave you feeling tight and dry after that final cleanse. I typically do a balm or oil as my first cleanse and I follow up with a foaming cleanser. That can be a bit too much during the cooler weather for me so my goal in the Winter is to switch up to a cleansing milk or a low lather cleanser for the second and final step of my cleansing routine.

I recently switched up to CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser and it’s one of the smarter things I’ve done in my cleansing routine. This looks like a lightweight lotion and produces very little lather. It has zero fragrance and the texture feels lightly hydrating when applied. It rinses clean away and doesn’t leave my skin tight or dry after use but best of all it really does cleansing my face. I’ve used it to remove makeup without the aid of a cleansing balm or oil on it’s own and it does a great job removing makeup but I personally love it as the second portion of my cleanse.

The formula fairly simple but much of the “better” ingredients are lower on the list so I’m unsure how beneficial they’ll be! Like many of the ceramides are the 10th or so on the list so who knows how good beneficial these are with so little in the cleanser. That being said, I felt like this didn’t leave my skin tight nor dry and I felt very smooth and soft after using this.

All in all, the joy of CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser is the fact it’s so basic. This is a simple but effective cleanser that won’t leave you feeling dry or tight.

A great pick for those that double cleanse!

Where to buy

Ulta

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