They changed the formula. Didn’t announce it — just swapped the bottles.
The real issue? The texture. OG fans say it went from creamy lotion to thin gel-milk. A sensory betrayal.
It’s the $16 drugstore workhorse. CeraVe claims it “hydrates” while it cleanses. A bold promise for a rinse-off product.
New Pump
Tighter, less drippy. An actual win.
Feel
No residue promise — they’re sticking to it.
Fragrance-Free
Still zero scent. Thank god.
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Same core trio of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and cholesterol. The “skin barrier” dream team. But the ratios feel different.
- Ceramide NP: Repairs barrier bricks
- Hyaluronic Acid: Holds water on the surface
- Cholesterol: Helps ceramides work
- Glycerin: The old-school hydrator
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It’s slicker. Spreads like a serum, not a cream. Washes off in 3 seconds flat — almost too fast.
After two weeks, my skin didn’t feel tight. But it also didn’t feel *more* hydrated. Just… neutral. The surprise? It works better with lukewarm water. Hot water makes it vanish.
It cleanses without stripping. That’s it. No magic hydration boost. My barrier stayed intact, but it wasn’t *fortified*.
It’s fine. A solid, boring cleanser that does its job. But the reformulation lost a bit of its soul — that comforting, creamy feel.