Anti-Aging Face Cream SPF 30, Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Cream with Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides, 1.76 oz

To me, CeraVE has developed a great reputation, as well as a great name! In my book, their products cannot be topped in any way -- including price! If they claim their product does this or that, then I don't question one single statement. Every word written is not just fluff; therefore, if my skin is needing what is claims on the box -- I purchase that product without hesitation. And I've never once been disappointed because CeraVe has always lived up to their WORD!

This has got to be one of the best face creams with spf (especially for mature women) for the price. In fact, CeraVe makes wonderful products across the board. As someone that often deals with combo skin issues, I appreciate how this product does not leave a greasy film or texture. I can layer serum underneath and setting spray afterwards with flawless finish. It was a life saver on vacation in Australia and Thailand. You don’t HAVE to spend hundreds or thousands to have good skin care. Thank god. As the wealth divide grows at break neck speed, the more products we can afford that work will be more and more precious.

I give it 4 stars because the product tends to become patchy or pilling in the process of applying onto the face.

I bought this product on the search for daily sunscreen I could wear and the Retinol was a nice bonus. So far I like it enough for it to become my go-to sunscreen but there's a few caveats to using this: Pros: - It goes on quite smooth. I do have to rub it in and let it sit for a bit in order to get rid of the overcast (you definitely have to apply a solid layer for the SPF to be effective), but I'm able to apply makeup over it without any pilling like the other users suggested. - It's done wonders for my skin. I'm having a lot less breakouts and my skin is healing faster than it did before, and this was apparent almost immediately after I started using this product. - This replaces the multiple step routine I had with a moisturizer/SPF/active. Cons: - It is VERY drying. This is not moisturizing AT ALL. I find myself using a ton of moisturizer at night to prevent skin tightness the next day despite not really having dry skin normally. - You have to be REALLY careful rubbing your eyes with this product on or in the shower as it getting anywhere near them is very irritating and a bit painful. - The pump in the bottle "broke" immediately. After each pump, I'm able to wiggle the top back into position to allow me to pump again so I've been able to use it but it's finicky and they need to figure out a new bottle for this product.

I really like that this product doesn't irritate my (super sensitive) skin, and that it isn't at all greasy. It initially goes on a bit thick/pasty and white-ish, which at first put me off. However, it pretty quickly disappears into the skin and feels nice and light. The AI review says some customers complain about a white residue remaining on their skin. That has not been my experience. (I'm fair skinned, and not sure whether or not that's a factor.) The product feels a bit "different" going on but, for me, the drier texture prevents the urge to skimp on sun protection. I still sometimes use the spf 30 Neuturogena day cream (which I also like). But, I think the thicker initial texture of this one makes it easier to cover every part of my face evenly and thoroughly. I feel this product provides protection more akin to a suntan lotion one would apply at the beach, but unlike that, works well under make up. It's a combination of mineral and chemical sun protection. Mineral sun protection is less irritating to skin, but tends to be thicker, whiter, etc. I feel this product is a good compromise.

It goes on my face WHITE, so I have to keep smoothing it onto my skin to get rid of the white. It even changes the color of my eyebrows and then have to rub it off. On top of that, it doesn't all soak in and leaves a light residue behind.

I started following 3 separate dermatologist & each highly recommended Cerave products. The products are budget friendly & I saw results showing up quickly. The texture of my skin showed less lines & more hydration within a couple of days & continues to show improvement.

I have used this face cream for years, mainly because of the retinol which seems to be effective for me. I apply it after CeraVe retinol serum. I'm 70+, and my skin looks good. The SPf is effective against sun damage.