My bathroom staple changed without a warning. The internet is in shambles.
The real issue? The texture. It went from a creamy lotion to something…slipperier. Like they added extra slip agents and called it a day.
That big drugstore pump bottle. Still around $15. CeraVe claims it “hydrates” while it cleanses — a rare feat.
New Pump
Twists to lock now. Slightly less messy.
Feel
Doesn’t fully rinse clean for some. That film is new.
Scent
Still fragrance-free. Smells like…a lab. In a neutral way.
Photo: Ilia / Unsplash
They kept the famous ceramides and hyaluronic acid. But the surfactant blend changed — that’s the cleaning engine.
- Ceramides: Still repairing the skin barrier
- Hyaluronic Acid: Pulls water into skin
- Glycerin: The OG humectant
- New Surfactants: Gentler, but leave a distinct residue
Photo: Egor Komarov / Unsplash
Pumps out like a light gel-cream. Spreads easily — almost too easily. It feels cool, not rich.
After two weeks, my skin wasn’t tight. But I had to double-rinse my hairline. Every. Time.
Zero tightness after washing. A win. But that lingering slickness? A dealbreaker for many. My dry patches stayed calm.
They fixed it for the ultra-dry crew. For everyone else? It’s a step back. The original was magic in a bottle — this is just a decent cleanser.