This gel has two AHAs (glycolic and lactic acid) to smooth the skin, 2% salicylic acid (to target blemishes) and niacinamide to calm the skin and of course CeraVes essential ceramides. Luckily I received this after I had some nasty hormonal breakouts. I washed my face with the blemish control cleanser and after applied this directly onto my blemishes. I didn’t get any stinging or burning, I use some actives already in my routine. The next day I woke up and they were flatter. I was super impressed, I kept using this routine and they were gone within 3 days.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who struggles with acne, or even like me who has combination skin with hormonal acne. I’m gonna be bringing this out anytime a pimple pops out over a pimple patch.
This was my first time using such a product- applying after cleansing in the evening. For 3 nights I only used the product. It was easy to apply, non greasy, and didn’t leave an after feeling. I typically moisturise with a night cream, so I applied this before the night cream. The instructions didn’t advise either way of which order this should happen. (This may have been helpful- as I was really not sure which was more beneficial. I also used the Cerave cleanser while trialling this product. I do feel though that it definitely supported less blemishes. My skin looks smoother and feels better than prior to using. I had only tried one other Cerave product before this trial, and I will definitely use their products in the future.