I think this cream complements the cleanser beautifully. It’s great to know I’m not using a moisturiser that is going to block my pores but rather continue to exfoliate without drying my skin and leaving my KP almost all gone. I did find the cream quite thick and it didn’t absorb very easily, I had to run it in for a long time and it didn’t spread far so I was using a lot of product, however it is a rather reasonable price and quite a large size so worth the money to get the amazing results. I found it quite nice as a night cream on my face and under my eyes to hydrate my face at night when it needs it the most and continuing to decrease my acne at night as it absorbs into my skin. It did sting a little bit on my broken skin so just be careful if you have open pimples. I think it absorbed well with time and left my skin soft and hydrated with the SA and HA ingredients to help with my acne and KP which has left me so confident in my own skin.
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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream
The SA Smoothing Cream gently exfoliates bumps and dry patches without compromising the skin’s natural barrier.
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Tips: Don’t apply on broken skin
Coming out of the winter months I've started thinking about moisturising so I don't step out with scaly looking limbs in Spring, so I was happy to receive the CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream to review.
In a nutshell, it's an opaque, white, thick cream that comes in an easy to use squeeze tube. The scent is pretty much non-existent.
I initially tried this on my face but found it too thick and gluggy feeling, so decided to use it on my body post-shower.
While initially a little sticky on the skin, it sank in quickly and did a great job moisturising. I can't say that I've noticed any obvious smoothing of my lumps and bumps, but my skin became much more hydrated much more quickly when compared to other moisturisers I use, and for that I would reach for this again.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this.
Tips: Use it post-shower so it can really sink into the skin.
This is amazing! It has really helped with my strawberry arms! I use this every second day on my arms and have seen some amazing results. My strawberry arms are now so smooth and no longer bumpy. The cream is also super hydrating and my skin is nourised as well as smooth which I wasn't expecting! I will definitely be getting this again!
Tips: Use this with the cerave SA cleanser in the shower for more severe/persistant strawberry arms
I picked this up in the vault, thanks BR! I have used a couple of Cerave products before and loved them so was excited to try this out.
It comes in a squeezy tube with a flip top lid. Quick and easy to dispense but when you start getting near the end I find it easier to just cut the tube open so you can use every little bit.
It is a thick, white consistency and has no fragrance at all. I started off using this on my face, it makes a nice base for makeup but I found that it really bought out my pimples! So I stopped using it on my face and targeted the tops of my arms amd legs that were a bit bumpy.
It absorbs well and doesn't leave your skin feeling sticky at all. I noticed after about a week of using on my arms and legs that they were super smooth and all the little bumps had gone away! Awesome!
So I totally recommend this for anyone with bumpy skin! Really happy with the results and how fast it works. I also like using it on my feet to keep them nice and soft.
This product is effective at making skin feel softer and appear more smooth, but I didn't find it very moisturising and it was challenging to incorporate it into my skincare routine. The positives: From the first use there was a noticeable difference in the smoothness of my skin. I experienced a bit of stinging and redness but I sometimes get that with SA so I wasn't too concerned. The redness subsided quickly and then my skin looked great. The negatives: It has a thick texture - almost like a smooth toothpaste kind of feel - which feels occlusive on the skin, but it doesn't leave my skin feeling hydrated. To counteract this I tried adding more moisturiser over the top which worked a little bit, but obviously it can't get through the cream properly to hydrate my skin. I didn't try applying moisturiser underneath this product because I wanted to make sure there weren't any barriers between the smoothing cream and my skin, but that might be an option I try in the future. The other negative is that it smelt like zinc sunscreen which was a bit off-putting. Overall I think this is an effective product, but it isn't as hydrating as I would like. I think it would be good for use as an exfoliating cream on the body as well.
This was a bit of a hit and a miss for our family. First up - it is fragrance-free (yay) and suitable for two of our family members with dry, red, rough and bumpy skin; one of of us has eczema and sensitive skin, and one with keratosis pilaris. For me (eczema/sensitive) I was not a fan. The cream was so thick and rich and really didn't absorb at all. I applied it to my eczema spots on my legs before bedtime first and awoke thinking my legs had been oiled. Jumping in the shower I could feel a film of it all over me. The next time I used half as much and still encountered the same problem. I switched to using it on rough patches (elbows, knees etc) and had a much better go of it, but I was hoping for a cream that would work in tandem with the wash to really target my eczema. However, for our keratosis pilaris sufferer, she loved it. It absorbed well into her skin and, done in tandem with the wash, we noticed an improvement in the appearance and colour of her skin (goodbye inflamed red arms). This is definitely a product that you'll have to try and see if it works for you - it was mixed success for us!
Tips: This is thick and formulated for thicker skin of the body - use sparingly.
I was so excited to be part of this trial as I had been wanting to try this cream as soon as I saw it was available.
First off, I am a bit confused by this range. Is it for body or face? It doesn’t really say on the packaging but some online research led me find out it’s actually for both! I used it on my face once but it started smarting slightly so I decided to just trial on my body. I have super dry skin with bumpy upper arms, thighs and back. This cream is really thick so I was looking forward to the results.
My skin definitely felt softer, but I didn’t notice a difference in the bumps. I also think due to the consistency you need to use quite a lot of product and for the price point I’d be a bit hesitant to use this again as I have had better results with a cheaper product. It also left a residue on my skin which felt a bit slippery when showering again the next day.
Overall a nice product, there is no strong fragrance and my skin did feel moisturised and soft after using it for a few days. I was just hoping it would banish the bumps more!
I have tried this product as the cleanser was amazing. However since I have combination skin and already use a cream moisturiser. This didn’t help my skin as there was just so much cream and sunscreen which made my skin break out. It’s not entirely the product but more my skin type.
Tips: Think about the product and your own skin type before using a product. That was a mistake on my part. Especially think about your skincare routine
It does have a mild urea scent (think cat pee...) that I don't enjoy, but I'm particularly sensitive to scents so I could just be dramatic. It is very mild though! And there's a chance it's all in my head just from seeing the word urea...
This also has quite a thick consistency, so I prefer rubbing it into my hands and then pressing it into my skin so as not to pull or drag on my skin.
I do have sensitivity on the tops of my cheeks and I definitely could feel a bit of stinging. I also made the mistake of applying it soon after waxing my eyebrows and that was a big mistake! But that was entirely my fault, not the product's.
I did still find it hydrating, and used in conjunction with the CeraVe SA Cleanser, I have noticed my skin feeling more smooth.
However, I think I might mostly use this moisturizer on my elbows and heels (I read that urea is great for those areas) once I find another facial moisturizer to replace this one.
All in all, it does what it claims, my skin and sense of smell might just be a bit too sensitive for regular use on the face.
Tips: Do not apply to broken or vulnerable skin such as post waxing or dermaplaning!
Perhaps avoid if you have very sensitive skin.
Apply in patting motions if you have delicate skin as product has a lot of drag.
This is a beautiful cream with a thick matte texture that spreads really well - it says no fragrance but it kind of does have a bit of a off scent. It has great ingredients like niacinamide and shea butter. My skin felt very smooth after application. I feel like its helping with the bumps on my body slightly, more making my skin soft feeling. I will say it absorbs super fast! You would need atleast 4 weeks of daily usage to see good results.