CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream

I cannot wax lyrical enough about the CeraVe Smoothing Cream! I'm so grateful to Beauty Review for the amazing opportunity to trial this product. Having Keratosis Pilaris on my upper arms for years and not finding a decent product that actually worked was very disappointing, so I resigned myself to the possibility of always having to cover my arms. CeraVe has come to my rescue and given me back the confidence to wear singlets again, which are very much needed in the coming Summer heat. This cream has smoothed out the vast majority of my bumps, and also given my skin a much needed dose of hydration, which lasts for days. There is no unpleasant scent, and the consistency of the cream is like an ointment which is just perfect for the task. It sinks in very quickly without leaving a greasy residue on the hands, and I love how silky soft and smooth my skin feels afterwards. This cream is definitely on my to buy list once I run out, I absolutely love it!

The packaging has a functional aesthetic in clean white and blue, an easy-to-use squeeze tube for precise dosage, and a very well-sealing, click-shut lid. Brill.

The cream is super thick, but - surprisingly - not greasy or fatty AT ALL. It blends in beautifully, leaving a soft, cushiony sort of feel to the skin – not slicky or sticky, just comforting. And at the end of the day, my skin still feels moisturised. It’s fragrance-free too, which I'm fine with.

It’s for both face and body, but as my face can be sensitive, I focused on my legs, which have mild eczema that can become scaly and dry and horribly itchy, especially throughout winter. This cream soothed and softened and moisturised them so well that I started trying it on other body parts - and then on some small flaky dry patches on my face. Miraculously, the rough elbows and knees, dry hands and, yes, even the dry patches around my nose and mouth... all gone. This SA cream didn’t just soothe and moisturise my skin; it seems to have healed it.

This is very economical; it's a big tube, and a little goes a very, very long way. If you have dry, sensitive skin, I’d highly recommend trying it. I've spent years plastering on thick, oily cold creams prescribed by my dermatologist to combat eczema and dry, itching skin. Those creams were really unpleasant to use, and didn't soothe and heal like this CeraVe cream does. I'm so grateful I got to try this! I'll be buying more when the current tube runs out.

As with the matching cleanser, I can't fault this.

It's an unscented, smooth cream, that absorbs easily and isn't greasy after use. It goes really far. We received small tubes, but I've been slathering it all over and it's lasting well.

I was so pleasantly surprised I could use the same cream on my face as I do my body.

My skin texture has improved a lot, much smooth, less bumpy and no dry patches. It didnt mess with the balance I'd achieved with the cleanser either...oil be gone!

LOVE IT!

I absolutely love this cream so much! It has helped with my ugly cracked heals, which now feel so soft, I was so sceptic at first, but Wow! I have repurchased this cream as well as the cleanser again, I can not fault this product! An absolute winner x

I'm in love with this. Just as I am with the Smoothing Cleanser. I think in combination, these are a dream. My skin responds well to salicylic acid and I'm glad it's in this. It's been helping reduce my acne and KP. My skin is significantly smoother and clearer. This cream has such a lovely consistency. It is hydrating without being heavy and it dries with an almost blurring effect on the face. I haven't worn full makeup over this yet, so I'm not sure how it wears, but I have high hopes with the matte and blurring finish of the cream. I'm excited to keep using these products.

I've been using this smoothing cream for a week for the keratosis pilaris on my upper arms. It is a thick and nourishing cream that absorbs but leaves a protective barrier. When I get into the shower 24 hours later and my arms get wet they become slick as the smoothing cream is still there, protecting and moisturising; it doesn't just absorb and disappear. There is no greasy after effect after applying it. But best of all, in just one week I have noticed a distinct reduction in dryness, bumps, and roughness of my skin. I'm excited to have found products that can help with this problem as nothing else has made a difference, as I have it quite bad on my upper arms and behind my shoulders. Will continue to use it, and I'm sure it will get even better, which is great as summer is coming up and I'll want to bare my arms. Would highly recommend.

I've been using this in conjuction with the Smoothing Cleanser, and it's made such a difference with the KP I have on my upper arms and thighs. I definitely recommend it!

Great product - I brought this for hydration and exfoliation - it’s thick, hydrating and makes my skin look great. Gets rid of super dry looking skin and helps with KP. I would happily repurchase. I think I’ll try the cleanser next for my body.

I've been using this on my skin as my chemo and radiation treatments have really dried out my skin.

It's fragrance free so doesn't irritate if you are sensitive to fragrance.

Nice and thick but not greasy and doesn't clog up your pores

It feels nice and moisturised. Definitely noticed the difference in the dryness of my skin.

I love the SA cleanser and love this moisturiser just as much. I have oily congested skin and this moisturiser is so hydrating and thick but not heavy, the salicylic acid in it exfoliates your dead dry skin away and clears congestion. So it’s an amazing product. It is abit of a different texture, more on the dry side and it does dry on the skin very quickly.