Opened a new bottle of my go-to cleanser. Something was off immediately.
The texture was thinner — not a subtle tweak, a full-on personality change. CeraVe didn’t announce it, but the forums are screaming.
The drugstore staple. ~$15. The claim is still “non-foaming hydration.” But the formula code on the back? Different.
New Pump
Takes more pumps to get the same amount of product. Annoying.
pH Balanced
Still gentle, but the surfactant blend feels less substantial.
Fragrance-Free
Thankfully, they kept this. No fake scent.
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They kept the big three ceramides and hyaluronic acid. But the cleansing base changed — less of the creamy stuff, more of the slippery stuff.
- Ceramides NP, AP, EOP: Still repairing the skin barrier
- Hyaluronic Acid: Still pulling in water
- Glycerin: The main humectant now
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside: The new, milder surfactant
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It’s slicker. Less of a creamy lotion, more of a slippery gel-milk. Spreads too easily — you’ll use more.
After two weeks, my skin felt clean but… almost too clean? That protective film from the old version is gone. My hard water feels more noticeable.
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No new breakouts. No tightness. But that “fortified” feeling post-cleanse? Missing. It’s just… fine.
They fixed something that wasn’t broken. It’s a competent cleanser now, not a standout.