They reformulated the cleanser. Didn’t ask us.
The real issue? That iconic milky slip is gone — it rinses faster, but leaves a weird, almost squeaky feel my dry skin did not sign up for.
It’s the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser. Still ~$16. Claims to “hydrate” and not strip. The old one nailed that.
New Texture
Thinner, less luxurious lotion feel.
Foam Factor
Still non-foaming, but now it’s almost watery.
Fragrance
Still fragrance-free, thankfully.
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They kept the ceramide trio and hyaluronic acid. But the surfactant blend changed — that’s the cleaning agent. Less gentle coco-betaine, more standard stuff.
- Ceramides NP, AP, EOP: Repair skin barrier
- Hyaluronic Acid: Holds water
- Glycerin: Basic humectant
- New Surfactant Blend: The culprit behind the new rinse-off
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Pumps out like slightly watered-down milk. Spreads fine, but vanishes in 5 seconds flat — have to rush to massage it in.
After two weeks, my t-zone felt balanced but my cheeks? Tight. Not “clean” tight. “I need serum NOW” tight.
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My barrier didn’t freak out. But the old formula felt like a drink of water. This feels like… a wash.
It’s fine. But “fine” is a step back for a former staple. They fixed what wasn’t broken.