They swapped the formula. Didn’t ask us.
The real issue? That milky slip is gone — now it rinses a little too clean, a little too fast.
It’s the drugstore juggernaut from CeraVe. Still about $16. Claims to “hydrate” without stripping.
New Pump
Feels cheaper, like it might snap off.
Ceramides
Three essential ones, but the blend feels different.
Hyaluronic Acid
Still in there, supposedly.
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It’s a cocktail of barrier-repair stuff. But the texture shift tells me the ratios changed.
- Ceramides NP, AP, EOP: Repair skin’s mortar
- Hyaluronic Acid: Holds water in
- Glycerin: Classic humectant
- Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate: The new(ish) cleansing agent
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Texture’s thinner. Less of that creamy, almost lotion-y feel. Still fragrance-free, still gentle.
By week two, my t-zone felt fine but my cheeks were tight. That never happened with the old one.
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No new breakouts. But that “soft cushion” post-cleanse? Reduced by 70%. It’s now just…clean.
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It’s a step back for dry skin. A neutral shift for others. They fixed what wasn’t broken.