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CeraVe SA Lotion
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About this product

A lightweight moisturizing lotion with salicylic acid and lactic acid designed to exfoliate and hydrate rough, bumpy skin while maintaining the skin barrier.

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Oily skinAcne-prone skin
Moisturizers

The Guru Index verdict

79%

Approved

✓Approved · 79%
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What the gurus are saying

The gurus found this lotion strikes a balance between exfoliation and hydration without triggering irritation, making it especially suited to rough, bumpy texture and keratosis pilaris on sensitive skin. The salicylic and lactic acids work to unclog follicles and smooth texture, while ceramides help maintain moisture and the fragrance-free formula keeps it gentle. Because it's lightweight and spreads easily, it works well for larger body areas, and those wanting both active exfoliation and comprehensive moisturizing in one product may find it makes more sense than a serum alone.
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Key actives & flags

NiacinamideHyaluronic acidSalicylic acid (BHA)CeramidesFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Purified Water, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Mineral Oil, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Ammonium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Triethanolamine, Cetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, PEG-100 Stearate, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D In Corn Oil), Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 11, Ceramide 1, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Edetate Disodium, Propylparaben, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr Dray
Dr Dray
2.66M subs · 30k devotees
✓Approved
"The CeraVe SA Lotion is something that you could layer over thinner products under thicker products. If you want a product that is going to be a moisturizer and is going to deliver the salicylic acid, then the lotion makes perfect sense. A lot of serums certainly their backbone is moisturizing, but they're not necessarily as occlusive and they don't quite really comprehensively moisturize the skin in all cases."
Dr. Aleksandra Brown
Dr. Aleksandra Brown
105k subs · 4k devotees
✓Approved
"It does a really good job at exfoliating and hydrating at the same time without irritating the sensitive KP skin. Salicylic acid also helps unclog follicles reducing bumpy texture. This lotion is completely fragrance-free and non-irritating, making it really good for sensitive skin. The key ingredient is the salicylic acid, but it also contains a little bit of lactic acid and ceramides. It's a more lightweight alternative compared to the cream, and it's a little bit easier to spread especially if you're going to use it on large body surface areas like your whole arms and legs."
All 2 takes from Dr. Aleksandra Brown
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"CeraVe SA Lotion for rough and bumpy skin."
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"It does a really good job at exfoliating and hydrating at the same time without irritating the sensitive KP skin. Salicylic acid also helps unclog follicles reducing bumpy texture. This lotion is completely fragrance-free and non-irritating, making it really good for sensitive skin. The key ingredient is the salicylic acid, but it also contains a little bit of lactic acid and ceramides. It's a more lightweight alternative compared to the cream, and it's a little bit easier to spread especially if you're going to use it on large body surface areas like your whole arms and legs."
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