CERAVE - THE TRUTH | Why I dont support the brand.

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey guys. I dont like to bash brands but I do want to clear up your questions on why I dont use, promote or endorse CeraVe. Please share your thoughts below xx

[@popescu488]

When it comes to skincare especially, I don t think there should be any testing on animals as well. Skin care is for humans and the ingredients used in skin care are not revolutionary, they ve been tested over and over again already. I understand that the medical area has hugely benefited in the past hundreds years from experimenting on animals and humans (willing or unwilling) and we wouldn t be where we are right now should this haven t been done, but skincare isn t brain surgery or transplants, so the most it can do is give you a rash or a burn from some essential oil etc. Thanks for sharing your opinion on Cerave, I didn t know that, haven t been looking into it, though I own some hidrating face and body creams. I feel like you ve done ny homework instead of me 🙂🙂

[@yayyadi25]

I also agree that everyone should make their own decisions based on their preference as to whether they should use cruelty free products only or not. Here are the other L’oreal companies for anyone else who wants to go that route: clarisonic (going out of business) It cosmetics, Kiehl’s, Lancome, Urban Decay, YSL, Essie (nail polish), Garnier, Maybelline...there are more but they are mostly hair care brands.

[@violetheise4717]

Thank you for making this video. I only buy CF beauty products and personal care items, and go CF as often as possible in other areas, like home cleaner items. I agree that dishonesty is one of the most frustrating things about choosing CF.

[@karllg4352]

Not all Parabens are bad . Parabens are bad is a Hype and myth . It is all about marketing for natural products . A lot of dark agenda there in the world ! Paraben is the safetest and best perservatives for skincare . Kindly check it out with smartness. The testing they do that said parabens are bad is that, they are putting so much paraben on the testing subject . It is an over dose super large amount that will never be put in a skincare products !!!!!!

[@tashaclark813]

Thank you so much for this info. I have been looking to buy from brands with better ethics

[@swineinny1]

At least you didn’t dismiss the brand as “boring”, which really bothers me. It’s difficult for those with sensitive skin to find products that don’t irritate & these don’t for me. I’ll still continue to use them, whether some don’t consider the brand trendy doesn’t make a diff to me.

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun thank you for watching.. I dont like to call things out as boring as like you say, one persons boring could be the perfect product for another person. I do wish they would be more transparent which would allow people to make the right decision for them whether they buy the product or not but if its working for you then why not keep using them xx

[@ievacauce1010]

First Aid Beauty - have you tried this one? I am not informed about the testing on animals for this brand

[@deadlifts_steaks.]

Boring products can be good for skin. Having actives on all products can stress the skin.

[@Mel-pb5xw]

@@ievacauce1010 unfortunately First Aid Beauty is no longer cruelty free

[@ievacauce1010]

@@Mel-pb5xw sad news. Wanted to try their coconut water cream

[@MsAaannaaa]

I'm vegan and I haven't been using their products for exactly that reason: they do animal testing. thank you for bringing it up!

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun it's a total pleasure and they need to be called out on this for sure xx

[@ashleychou3296]

Mad About Skin yes! I’m not vegan, but no more CeraVE for me anymore.

[@Mk-vi5jz]

What does that have to do with being vegan. You mean animal rights activist or something? Which you don't have to be, to be against animal testing of such.

[@MsAaannaaa]

@@Mk-vi5jz for many vegans animal testing is a big no-no. nobody has to be anything. but some people just are.

[@Mk-vi5jz]

Well then I'm an omnivore and I still use their products because it's not on me to be responsible for everything, though I am against unethical testing while realizing some testing on animals have to be done for some things.

[@Patti-1962]

I use the Cerave hydrating cleanser, baby lotion, moisturizing lotion. I have mature skin that has become more and more sensitive, quite possibly because it is getting thinner as I age. I also had to retire very early due to a life threatening autoimmune disease. Therefore, the prices are more accessible for me. It is disturbing to find out about their animal testing practices. I would love to know of some affordable replacements for these products, since I only use a few.

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun thank you so much for watching and I totally agree with you some of their products can really help, particularly for people with dry skin and so don't worry I am pulling together a list of dupes which I will be sharing with everyone. It is so so so important that we have affordable options in skincare so I will make sure that the dupes match the price of Cerave :) xx

[@Patti-1962]

​@@MadAboutSkin Rob, I have to admit this video struck a nerve with me. But that is not a bad thing because it forced me to think about the consequences of using Cerave. I love animals so much, as I owned and rode horses for many years and our dogs are treated like "humans" in our home. Your response to my comment was very kind. It's important for me to find a replacement to these products!

[@okashi10]

Hyram just uploaded a video with a list of affordable dupes for CeraVe and The Ordinary products! Hopefully that can help you too.

[@LoriVasconcellos]

OMG I didn't know they tested on animals! I could never find any propper information on it. I've read that they are not on China, even though they are a L'Oréal brand... Then I heard they do sell in China... OMG.... 😔

[@adrian8880]

I bought some of their products given the hype. I will definitely use up the products I bought, but they aren’t as great as everyone made them seem. I feel they are great basic products, but nothing special. That said, I did not know anything about the company. Thanks for the information on the brand! I will not be buying from them again. I am disappointed by their lack of transparency.

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey Adrian, thank you so much for watching and I totally agree with you. The products are OK and will not do any harm but I just dont think you get any really great results from them which is a shame and something which some influencers lead you to believe you will get.. Hope all is amazing with you xx

[@elcee8]

I actually love CeraVe! When I had my dermatology rotation over 10 years ago, this lotion was handed out by my preceptor like it was candy. So I used it since then, that is until I started on a serious cruelty free journey 6 months ago after watching a Dodo video of this beagle named Echo who was rescued from a testing lab in China. Echo suffered a lot, was found blind from the testing and had to have one of her eyes removed. She's happy now with a loving family, but whenever I think about going outside of my cruelty free stance I think of her and I stop myself. So yeah, it was heartbreaking for me to part from CeraVe but I had to. I am still using up all of the lotion I bought prior to going cruelty free. Luckily I have found alternatives with brands like the Ordinary and Purito. Unfortunately, I found out First Aid Beauty just started selling in China. This disappoints me so much because I love love their weightless sunscreen. This cruelty free journey can be frustrating but I think it's worth it to stick with it. So yeah, I'm glad that you're pointing this out about CeraVe's non-cruelty free status because it's very important.

[@M.Moadeli123]

I shall look into Purito. I currently use cerave and the ordinary as my main brands. Perhaps purito could eventually replace cerave.

[@elcee8]

@@M.Moadeli123 I love Purito because it's affordable and the products work well. I have not patch tested their Deep sea water cream yet, however. I've heard it's really good. But I really want an affordable ceramide rich moisturizer like Cerave's but cruelty free. I have yet to find one like that.

[@threatlevelmidnight3588]

Thank you for sharing!

[@laurameszaros9547]

What a fabulous comment. Thank you for making it.

[@Shana113]

I'm not a "fan" however I do like their moisturising cream for my eczema because it is the only thing that makes it go away without me having to use prescription steroids. But I wouldn't say they are the best brand ever.

[@rabiia_art]

Which cream for eczema? I do have eczema me tho i need one for my neck

[@amneyney1023]

I strictly use cruelty free products and I appreciate that you made this video! I gotta admit I almost wanted to compromise my morals to get CeraVe due to the hype behind it. And your video helped me to remind me that it's unethical lol. So I would appreciate it if you could review Ceramedx and whether or not it could be cruelty free/vegan dupe to CeraVe. Great channel btw :D

[@MadAboutSkin]

Aww thank you so so much hun and i am so glad you found the video useful.. I love Ceramedx and i would love to do a review on them so will get planning one xx

[@rebeccablanchard6558]

After a serious illness, I had insanely sensitive skin. So many things would literally hurt when I used them, so I spent a fair bit of time trying to figure out what to use. Cerave cream kind of normalized my skin for a bit and I went through a lot of it quickly. I wouldn't say it transformed it, but probably because it's relatively simple/plain/boring that gave my skin the chance to heal and recover without completely freaking out. As I've got more into the skincare world (to be honest, a bit because I was trying to escape the news of the pandemic), there are other products I've added (or want to try but haven't purchased because I have tons on hand and need to use up). Cerave cream and the hydrating cleanser will likely remain part of my rotation though.

[@sarahmunson1778]

Thank you for addressing this. I've wasted so much time trying to figure out if the brand is actually cruelty free, and I know many skincare experts, including Dr Dray, have said that they are cruelty free. I wonder how many people who would never want to contribute to animal cruelty have bought these products. I'm glad I never did.

[@paulinemaxton2938]

Same here hun i had no idea at all xx

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun now problem at all, thank you so much for watching.. I think they have a lot of people duped as they can claim they dont test on animals but that is very different to being cruelty free when you allow others to test on your behalf. They hide behind a smokescreen of small print and exceptions which is not what a good company should be doing xx

[@sarahpalmyra]

When I say I clicked so fast 👀love your take on this! I think the popularity of this brand stemmed from influencers wanting to help guide people exclusively shopping in the aisles of their local drugstore and I still think out of all the drugstore brands like Neutrogena, garnier etc this is a great option but brands like deciem, krave beauty, and Jordan Samuel skin are making good skincare more accessible. Totally agree with you about transparency, as you tubers it’s important to try to inform viewers so that they can make their own decisions and brands should do this as well

[@meganp145]

I bought the night cream and have been using it for a week. It has worked well for my skin so far and I will use it up but I will replace it with another option in the future.

[@EvelynInColor]

Last year the makeup brand Wet 'n' Wild received a lot of criticism for this same type of duality in their stance on animal testing. Nars is guilty of the same tactics and MAC as well. It's interesting to see how skincare brands do this too. Thanks for this video. I'm one of those people who really thought highly of Cerave but stopped purchasing from them because I assumed they weren't cruelty free. I guess this helps me keep perspective and not feel like I'm missing out so much. There are a lot of great skincare brands out there that are CF. Love your channel btw!

[@MadAboutSkin]

Aww thank you so so much hun I really appreciate your lovely comments. I totally agree with you, we need to call out this sort of behaviour as its treating consumers as fools which is not fair when all we want to do is to be able to shop CF when we want to.. I have nothing but praise for Paulas Choice, The Ordianry and The Inkey List for putting their ethics before profit and not selling into China, it will have cost them an awful lot which is all the more reason to support them with our spending when we can xx

[@VampguyN85]

I hear ya on Mac. Plus a lot of employees came forward about the way they are poorly treated. I stopped playing the sims 4 when EA added a Mac beauty pack in a free update to the game.

[@irisgo6448]

@@MadAboutSkin paula's choice do sell products in China though🤔

[@reginakorrs2559]

Oh dear I had no idea! Thank you so much for sharing this information. I was just about to try their hydrating cleanser...but not anymore after watching this!

[@TheBeautyExpert]

Thank you for sharing this, I don’t promote CeraVe either. I can’t in good conscience recommend a product line that does animal testing. Cruelty free all the way!

[@karennicholson4167]

Transparency in skin care? What a concept! Thank you once again for a fair and realistic review and for giving us the benefit of your knowledge and research without the drama. Thank you for sharing this. I will not be buying from CeraVe or Loreal if I can help it. Deceptive practices are just, well...deceptive. lol

[@swineinny1]

Btw, just watched Cassandra’s latest vid & she sorta calls out Dr. Dray, who she (and I) admire, about her love of Cerave despite it not being cruelty free - so you are in good company! 😺

[@sunrae7680]

Probably because CeraVe in the USA is very affordable. I have 3 rescue animals. I would use vegetable oil before I buy CeraVe.

[@xmx005]

@@weihan5366 I really like Dr Dray she’s actually helped my skin more than the two dermatologists I was paying…and they also suggested terrible brands to me. I prefer to buy cruelty-free products and finding fragrance free ones is often a nightmare where I live.

[@gypsymoth8977]

Finally! Skin care advice that “teaches a man to fish”- I appreciate advice on being a conscientious buyer, it’s more useful than an actual product recommendation any day. Thank you for your content 🤟

[@ericaespinosa4030]

Thank you so much for your info Mad about Skin. However, I wanted to say that I am left with a terrible dilemma myself when it comes to choosing skincare products. I refuse to order from Amazon. I am very against Amazon on how they treat their employees and I refuse to order any skincare products from them. This puts me in a very difficult position because I want to be cruelty free, but also cruelty free on the treatment of humans as well. I find it very hard to try new cruelty free affordable products that aren't in Amazon. This is why I love the Inkey List. I can order straight from them or Sephora, but everytime I go to a new skincare brand website to order from them, they force me to subscribe and have a monthly delivery which I don't like, or they don't have it in my country and won't let me order from the States or Internationally. I wish people would also try to send a message to Amazon with our money that we refuse this company to be cruel to their employees too.

[@lizcademy4809]

I stopped buying CeraVe about the time you made this video. My "Holy Grail ding ding" cleanser was the CV Hydrating, I used their PM moisturizer, and their SA cream was the best body lotion I ever used. Until spring 2020, when they did a major reformulation. The new cleanser was the first product I ever had a bad reaction to (I have very resistant skin), and I'm now afraid to try the replacements for my other items. I did an analysis of their ingredient listing. One of my hobbies is cosmetic formulation, I only make simple things, but have studied more complex stuff. The reformulations not only swapped out the parabens, but they significantly lowered the amounts of some other ingredients, ones that are more expensive and were why I loved my old CV. [Behentrominum methosulfate is one of them. This is an emulsifier that also works as a conditioner.] So they're no longer anything special or worth buying, IMO.

[@kizziecorleone795]

This is precisely why i use ceramedx! Check it out, vegan and ceramides. Perfection!

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hi Hun thank you so so much for the recommendation, I havent tried the brand out but I really need to as they sound amazing so thank you for bringing them to my attention xx

[@meganh8737]

I’ve been using the foaming cleanser for years!! It’s my favourite, I have oily acne prone skin and this cleanser makes my skin feel clean and keep my breakouts in check.

[@MadAboutSkin]

Thank you so so much for sharing hun and I am so glad its working for you,... I always say if something works for you then keep on using it for sure... sending you lots of love xxxx

[@marilynmoreno9688]

Finally!!! Someone tells the other side of the story!!! Thank you.

[@robertstead8360]

Amen to that

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun I hope all is good with you and I totally agree. To be fair, I dont think a lot of the influencers supporting this brand know the full details which is why I think its important for people to call it out so people can make an informed buying decision. xx

[@MadAboutSkin]

xx

[@marilynmoreno9688]

@@MadAboutSkin Yes I agree :)

[@paulinemaxton2938]

Totally agree about some someone called this out x

[@acefire2514]

Thank you for this! Before I was aware whether or not it was cruelty free I bought the moisturising lotion, honestly mainly for it’s very low price point. Whilst it’s definitely helped my very dry skin to an extent I think any moisturiser would have done the same, what with the fact I’d never used a moisturiser up until a month ago... mistakes have been made! I won’t be repurchasing it in the future though now I’m more informed on the brand, and yeah honestly doesn’t surprise me that there’s better products out there.

[@lucyg4532]

Thank you for sharing your opinion! I have a question about the ceramide contents of their products. There is a reddit thread about why most ceramide products on the market are a scam. It talks about a blend of ceramides called SK-Influx that many manufacturers, including Cerave, add to their products but at a percentage where it doesn’t benefit your skin much. No influencers seem to bring it up but I was wondering if you think this is credible. Also I personally liked their cream but hated their sunscreen and hydrating cleanser.

[@aquana]

CeraVe pricing is absolutely ridiculous here in Hungary - they're a pharmacy only brand and they charge prices comparable to La Roche-Posay, Eucerin etc. No thank you. Also, the famous CeraVe-in-the-tub leaves a really unpleasant texture on my skin, I don't even like to use it as a body moisturier. Never buying it again.

[@alliecinder]

What I don't get about the hate for Cerave is that your "cruelty-free" favs Deciem and Paula's Choice have been sold to Estee Lauder and Unilever respectively, both of which are multinational mega-corporations that are not cruelty free by any stretch of the imagination. And the former owners of those supposedly virtuous and ethical companies sold out to megacorps because, at the end of the day, they are just as profit-driven as Cerave or any other affordable and accessible drugstore option. A cruelty-free skincare industry will require a lot more radical and systemic change than putting the onus on the consumer to buy a (probably non-essential and overpriced) product from an "indie" skincare brand that has prettier packaging and a trendier ingredient list. There is no ethical consumption under capitalism. So as long as you're buying more BS that you probably don't need, your choices in skincare brands are no more 'ethical' than anyone else's.

[@erinplaice]

I wish I had found your video before I purchased Cerave products! I had done an ole google on it and it was very all over the place on weather or not it was cruelty free so I took a chance. It’s sad because I feel that the cleansers in particular are good but their moisturisers are very greasy even their AM moisturiser. You’re dead right, it’s 2020 everything should be cruelty free

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun, its not your fault its companies not being honest and open with their testing policy which is a shame as it means we are all mislead.. Their products are ok though so I would use up what you have and I am happy to recommend some alternatives when you have seen if you like them :) x

[@erinplaice]

Mad About Skin thank you so much!! I’ve ordered the Face Theory Clarifying cleanser due to your video, we’ll see how that goes but if not I’ll be keeping my eye out for a cruelty free cleanser video xx

[@laurajohn-scott3307]

Yes! The cruelty free thing- I will only buy CF. I bought the eye cream (as I had really bad dry skin) as I thought it was CF. I was so upset when I found out they were not! Thanks for bringing this up ❤️ I agree though, Inkey List/ TO are so much better! Also, how do you try Naturium in the UK? Love your channel ❤️

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun thank you so much for watching and I hope all is amazing with you.. I honestly think this needed to be called out as its important that consumers have all the information needed when they go to make a purchase and this lack of transparency is just wrong. I love the Inkey List and The Ordinary for their strong ethical stance and I got Naturium sent to me by a friend in the US which was kind of them so I have been able to try a lot of their products, though I am not sure when they launch in the UK xx

[@bionicmimi]

You're interested in Susan's line? I find it strange that she misled everyone, and it's ok. You do you; I will not give her a dime of my money.

[@laurajohn-scott3307]

I didn’t say I wanted them, I was just wondering how he got them as they are US only. :) Here in the UK we can’t get them so I was curious as to how he had them. I agree though, I don’t love how she did the whole thing and respect your decision not to buy it. I too use my pounds to demonstrate my morals. 🙂

[@bionicmimi]

@@laurajohn-scott3307it's a shame really. I did enjoy her content. Talk of morals, I really do miss Tati! Her palatte is a must, if you're feeling like treating yourself. I bought it last Nov and I love it.

[@emmalouise8789]

what I find frustrating about Cerave, is that the formula and products differ between UK and US. In the US you can get a very nice retinol serum from Cerave, here you cant.... Sometimes it sucks to be a brit as a lot of skincare is better or mre vast ranged in the US.

[@deadlifts_steaks.]

I use CeraVe PM. I like it because it has ceramides and niacinamide also it is fragrance free. CeraVe is expensive for me, but I am scared as hell to change my moisturiser because acne can leave extremely dark spots on my face.

[@alinacirneala3616]

I have dry, sensitive skin and I have been using the Moisturising Cream, The Salycilic Acid Cleanser and the eye cream. The eye cream is nothing wow, I admit but it's really affordable while the other two products that I mentioned really made a difference to my skin. I get my skin really calmed down and hydrated when I use them and I truly cannot complain. My mom also uses the moisturising cream and she loves it as she has the same type of skin as myself. In fact, her skin is even more sensitive and whenever it reacts badly to something, it gets soothed right away with the cream. I live in Ireland and the price point is really decent, although it might be slightly higher than in the States. I'm actually not sure and I need to double check that. The price point surely attracted me in buying these products, its good name also did (before it started getting hyped up by skincare influencers). Now, the fact that they are testing on animals.. That is a huge turn off for me and it makes me truly sad that I might have to stop using these products, at least until they stop that horrible practice.

[@ritamatias2214]

Thank you so much for this info. I bought the Cerave moisturizing cream and I was super exited with the hype. My skin is really dry as I'm nursing at the moment it got even worst. I'm using their cream for a month and feel it is not helping my skin at all it keeps dry and is getting more dull. That was the reason I found your video. My skin loved Caudalie serum. Maybe should use it again and they dont test on animals. What your feedback on Caudalie?

[@VampguyN85]

I switched off cerave and Cetaphil myself because they aren't cruelty free. That was enough of a reason for me. I do my best to find ways to live up to my ethics and values. I'm an aspiring vegan too. Easier said than done. But I see skincare and food a lot more as a personal choice these days. I have a harder time navigating my prescriptions with my dermatologist. Certain things I feel I have to do temporarily to get my eczema under control. But I did manage to switch to a synthetic hydrocortisone cream to be cruelty free there. I side note I agree with transparency and honesty too. Also a past dermatologist swore by the lotion for winter skin between your fingers and I did buy it back than for that reason. I'm using the last of my jar up and not buying anymore. There are plenty of other options on the market.

[@iareqwen3513]

I started using Cerave Products because it was recommended by a dermatologist KZbinr for about 2 years ago. I tried most recommended products that matches target beets. I had used luxury lines more than a decade from Nordstrom prior, the products I had used was discontinued from the luxury brands, so I was on a journey to look for an alternative products I can access to purchase easily, non alcohol & good ingredients. So I gave Cerave a world after watching a dermatologist videos. I agree it is a basic skincare products with their signature ingredients. I find it didn’t transform my skin like the Vitamin C, retinol renewing serums & creams, hydrating lotion,dark circle eye repair, and tinted sunscreen. No change after 2 years. Recently, I decided to moved on my journey to more concentrated & advanced ingredients for my targeted needs. They all leave a dewey and greasy feeling and non absorbing. However, I find the hydrating cleanser works for my sensitive skin and still going to finish it.

[@Maria-ir1kb]

Great video as usual! I have never used them because I only buy cruelty free products, but I was wondering if you could do a video on Superdrug’s skincare, specifically their Me+ line.They’re affordable, vegan and cruelty free. I have their hyaluronic acid and niacinamide serums, as well as their lactic acid, but I would like to know what your thoughts are. Thank you x

[@monica2757]

great vid :) I have been switching over to The Ordinary lately and find it works better for my dry skin but my boyfriend has mild psoriasis and finds the moisturizing cream by cerave helps him a lot with itchiness. Do you know of any affordable product that is comparable to the cerave cream that is cruelty free?

[@AndrewSmith-ho4fx]

I've used and loved the Gel Oil. Made my skin texture look awesome the next day, comparable to how Sunday Riley Juno made my skin look, but it went away for a good while, then came back more expensive. Not sure if they changed it, but I have no desire to try it again.

[@isabelsherman3639]

Hey you came up in my recommended page! I am so happy to have discovered you and your channel! You're very insightful and seem down to Earth. The only product that I personally like from Cereve is their lightweight moisturizer, I was considering getting more products until seeing this video. It was very eye opening so I won't be purchasing any other products from this brand, but I think I will continue using their moisturizer until I find a different one that I am comfortable with at a good price point.Best Wishes to you and your channel!

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun thank you so so much for watching and for such a lovely comment, I am so glad your enjoying the channel and that the video was useful.. I think the cerave products are ok and some really help people with sensitive skin but I think they need to up their game in terms of ethics and think about what consumers really want and deliver it xx

[@barbaralipkova6629]

Hello, I know this video is 3 years old. I bought Cerave Hydrating Cleanser and Moisturing cream and I am shocked how my skin badly reacted on these products. I have sensitive skin and after using them twice on my face I had like dry feeling and rash. I gave a second chance of Moisturing cream for my body, not my face, there is OK. I know that every skin is different, but after that experience and seeing your video, I would rather continue in my previous skin care routine with natural soaps from local manufacturer with shea butter and oils.

[@kevinredmond4817]

Thank you for putting this information out there. I totally agree that companies need to be honest about their position on animal cruelty and sustainability so that consumers can make informed decisions. It's very misleading when companies make claims but then have lots of small print qualifying their statements. I used to use Cereve products before I knew they were owned by L'Oreal. I still use the cleanser because that stuff lasts forever, but I definitely won't be repurchasing.

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey Kevin, Happy Friday.. I agree the products never seem to go down which I guess is a good thing for your wallet but I was trying to use up mine for months and months. xx

[@kevinredmond4817]

@@MadAboutSkin Yeah that's what makes it tough, especially since it's dirt cheap here in the states. If I were a 16 year old with acne and limited funds for skincare I still think it's a good option. But knowing what I know now I can't buy from them any more.

[@jennybe4766]

I gotta say I will always use Cerave. I have tried so many products and brands and Cerave are the only one which actually do something for my skin. It's unfortunate and I hope they change their testing practices in the future. I eat vegan but when it comes to facial cosmetics, my skin can't handle to change the brand, their products did wonders for my skin. I love their no nonsense ingredients approach. I love that they have no active ingredients in most of their products because that's actually good for my personal skin. I can see the issue with the brand but I can't help it. It seems dramatic but my skin literally suffers when I don't use their products.

[@katetucker1452]

I hear you, Jennifer! Same.

[@bionicmimi]

I only use the hydrating cleanser. My serums, treatments are all Boots No. 7. This stuff is amazing and reasonably priced. Walgreens typically has a buy one, get one half off. I highly recommend this entire line. Money back guarantee, so, literally you've got nothing to lose.

[@katetucker1452]

@@bionicmimi Thanks, Gail. I live in Australia (ie no Walgreens or Boots, sadly). Need to take a comprehensive round the (skincare) world trip soon! :) I am getting good results and no sensitivities from TO's Niacinamide and Zinc formula and its Mandelic Acid, though.

[@jennybe4766]

@@bionicmimi thanks but i don't have walgreens where i live. i will try my way around once i'm not a student anymore

[@susanaduarteraposo]

They use parabens, Sulfates, cancerogenous ingredients, microplastics and petroleum... not to mention they test on animals! You’re doing great dear!

[@rosemary5005]

I totally respect your standpoint on this brand. I don’t like them either. And for some time I really didn’t really knew exactly why I didn’t like them, other than that I had a sneaky suspicion that they didn’t had the same morals that I have. And yes, I am referring to animal rights here. I am vegan. I try my best to be a consumer that puts my money into good use and support the good companies. And I have a great respect for youtubers like you and Cassandra Bankson that think cruelty free 💗✌️🦋

[@1FatimaTima]

I bought the foaming cleanser following dermatologists' advice and all the hype and it broke me out terribly! I typically only get a couple of bumps every month, and now I have them all over!! I am infuriated! My skin has never been this bad!!

[@MadAboutSkin]

Oh gosh I am so so sorry to hear that.. I dont know why derms insist on people using this brand as honestly their products are not that good and I know a lot of people who have had issues with them... I really hope your breakout clears up xx

[@1FatimaTima]

@@MadAboutSkin Thank you! xx

[@IlonaPlevan]

Thank w very much for bringing it up.I think more people should be influenced with your opinion because you have got a point.❤

[@madokakaname4775]

Thank you for sharing this. I really appreciate it since I was considering buying this brand but I'm committed to cruelty free since I don't believe in making animals suffer for my skin. The lack of transparency in the industry really sucks. It was something I liked about Paula's Choice but that's also been bought by a big company now :/ Are there any truly cruelty free available in the UK brands you'd recommend?

[@Lilangellie]

Thank you. I really don't appreciate the lack of transparency with companies! I only buy cruelty-free skin care products. Recently, I had fallen hard for a company only to find out that may not really be cruelty-free! I was so disappointed!!

[@AndreeaMolocea]

I use Cerave 1l of Body Lotion & 1l of Hydrating Cleanser. I used them daily for 2 years now and they were my entering into skincare. My skin thanks to these products. They are safe and ok (although, not everybody can tolerate the lotion on the face). I am sadden to hear about animal testing and what LOreal does. It is also hard to find products in such big and comfortable packaging (1 l is very nice!). I will check more about Bioderma and other options for a hydrating cleanser.

[@AnonymousAnonymous-di8jk]

I love this video!! I'm so glad you shared this! I really had no idea, I completely agree with your stance!

[@romulusthemainecoon3047]

Thank you for your unproblematic, polite honesty! For me, CeraVe is the plain oatmeal of skincare. It's probably good for you, it might not hurt a lot of people who use it, but it's sooooo boring and the packaging is *meh* and I can feel my soul leave my body when I use it.

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun thank you so much for watching. I totally agree with you.. There is nothing wrong with the products themselves (other than not being very exciting) but the issue is in how they market them and the total lack of transparency in the brand which is just not good enough. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts xx

[@romulusthemainecoon3047]

@@MadAboutSkin Thank you for reading my comment and responding - I'm honored!

[@paulinemaxton2938]

Totally agree, i always watch this channel because he's classy and respectful of us and of brands.. Xx

[@MadAboutSkin]

@@romulusthemainecoon3047 Aww its a pleasure hun I just really appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and comment x

[@leigh1266]

I just bought the Cerave night cream and i dont like the way it feels or drys on my skin at all!! I got it because of all the great reviews i read about it but i dont like it! It feels sticky on my skin and it doesnt make my face feel hydrated one bit! It may have even irritated my skin and that surprised me because its supposed to be for sensitive skin. I actually feel like La Roche Posey or The Ordinary face lotion or even 100% Emu oil would be better for my skin. I have always tried to take good care of my skin and i have used exfoliating AHA & BHA products since i was in my early 20s. I just did my first TCA peel at home and it went well but i am 57 and need to find a holy grail of face creams! If you have any great suggestions please let me know! I cant use any of the face oils ir face creams that have Rosehip seed oil because i am very allergic to it for some reason. So far i dont like any of the Cerave products. The exfoliating body cream also left my skin dry and really didnt exfoliatewell enough. It may work great for lots if people but it didnt for me.

[@drc4168]

La Roche are owned by L'Oréal, also not cruelty free.

[@peacheslenoir6862]

How did you get your hands on the naturium plant ceramides moisturiser? What’s the texture like?

[@muxu8846]

Can you explain naturium’s new plant ceramide cream...I’m not sure why they call it ceramide rich when it’s nowhere listed in the ingredients...are they talking about the sphingolipids? If so, it’s pretty far down the ingredient list. Thanks.

[@fifixxxx4717]

Hi I love your channels and I follow you. But stuck here I never tried the cerave brand yet but was thinking to purchase them but after I seen your vedio don’t know am having seconds thoughts.... I have kp on my upper arm my thighs and my lower legs and was thinking to get that sA cream but I don’t know now.... really confused. Plus wanted to get the hydration cleanser and the thick cream as I have sensitive dry skin... what do u recommend ?

[@bbybee]

I use the SA wash in the evening and the daily moisturizing lotion in the day. I think I’ll start to phase them out of my routine...it’s crazy because they’ve recently become sooo popular

[@antoniab.1137]

For me it is also important to know who owns the brand in addition to it being cruelty free and good for the environment (e.g. without Dimeticone). Usually that can me found out by a simple google search. La Roche-Posay for example is owned by Neslté. Further, Nestlé owns 30% of L'Oréal, the world's largest cosmetics and beauty company, whose brands include Garnier, Maybelline, Lancôme and Urban Decay and as a matter of fact CeraVe. In my opinion Face Theory is a great alternative and I loved your video about this brand!

[@lillywantsheranchovypizza107]

edit: Vanicream is not cruelty free either. 🙄 I heard that they're trying to become cruelty free within the next year and I hope so because 98% of the products out there are not made for my skin. But cerave is one of the few products that is actually formulated for my skin, hence getting fungal acne and such. I bought their cream to try and I'm almost scared that I will like it a lot. I will try vanicreams moisturizing cream next and I actually hope its superior. Why does animal testing have to exist? Ugh. I also stay away from Loreal products its just cerave I could see myself sticking with. I hope that's not the case.

[@glcork]

So disappointing to learn that they are owned by L'Oréal, I really don't like L'Oréal as a company due to their obsession with denatured alcohol and fragrance in many of the various brands they own. The fact that there are essentially lying about animal testing is a disgrace. Won't be purchasing any Cereve products again.

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun thank you so so much for watching and I totally agree with you, they have some of the worst records when it comes to animal testing and formulations and so I just avoid the brand totally.. Sending lots of love xx

[@Inisiarev]

Thank you for pointing this out! Few really understand this point about animal testing and companies just going for the money and masquerading what they actually do. The truth is all in the fine printing 🤫

[@jenmarie03]

Oh no, this makes me SO SAD!!! However, I am STRONGLY against testing on animals. I will use my stuff up and NEVER buy it again. Thank you SO MUCH for educating me!!!💋💙💯

[@trinahughes410]

I appreciate hearing your thoughts but I will agree to disagree about Cerave. I started using them years ago following my dermatologist’s recommendation. To me that their website says they don’t test on animals does not make me think they’re cruelty free, or they would say that. They are owned by a major corporation so there are obviously serious ethical questions. However, recommending deciem products, which I believe are owned by Estée Lauder is to me also an ethically questionable decision. I use the Ordinary, but they’re part of a terrible giant Corp that supports Tr*mp who keeps children in cages. And Naturium, whose cofounder may have violated the fair trade commission before announcing her role. Again, it’s important to call out the bad things brands are doing, but all large companies are doing bad things.

[@M.Moadeli123]

Very eye opening. Gasp. Having said that, I'll continue to use it as I find it effective and reliable for my dry sensitive skin. It's been perfect at keeping it hydrated and non irritated. Even got my dad one when he needed a good moustirizer. It's been a reliable simple brand. Shame about the non transparency though. Much like yourself, I value transparency but I can overlook it if it does the job. It isn't a personal matter to me so it doesn't rub me that way.

[@mali-hz4cb]

Honestly I wanted it like Cerave because everyone recommends it, but it just made my skin worse. Glad I'm not alone in this!

[@MadAboutSkin]

Sending you lots of love and thank you for watching xxxx

[@i.m.hidden2788]

THIS VIDEO, this integrity... this right here is why your brand will stand out among the competition! This is why I am here. I love that you tell it like it is and hold everyone to a higher standard.

[@tenaciamoheit3039]

Thank you so much for this video! Great information and this is so important to speak about.

[@MadAboutSkin]

Its a pleasure hun and thank you so so much for watching xxxx

[@KarolinaK00]

Wish I'd discovered this video before I purchased 3 of their products. My skin is normal (I'd say seasonaly combo) definitely not sensitive but it's having some sort of a reaction to their hydrating cleanser. After a week of use it's dried it out so much! Have never had my skin feel so tight and dehydrated before. Actually quite puzzled about what ingredient in what is supposed to be a hydrating cleanser could have caused this and worried about trying the other two products I've purchased now

[@wenc7941]

Thanks so much for the true 👍 I've been using the vitamin C, so far, so good... But the moisturizer break my sensitive skin so bad, that I already know I made a huge mistake. Won't buy it ever again. Thumbs up for you 👍🏻👍🏻💕

[@Minycart]

They made my whole face break out. My first break out in my entire life.

[@viviana4887]

I appreciate! your honesty! and I agree with100% with what you say. I thank you!

[@Briansawilddowner]

I was really expecting to not like this video but found your reasons were all pretty valid especially since the prices where you are different. As a librarian I’m a big fan of transparency and accessible information.

[@AH-sq2qb]

I dnt know its with me cerave moisturizer gives me burning feel after few hours😭

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun thank you for watching and its not just you, i know a number of people who have the same experience. Thank you so much for sharing xx

[@AH-sq2qb]

@@MadAboutSkin yess so i am switching to vanicream heard good reviews about it

[@kxolsen]

I had used the CeraVe PM for over a year and the last one I bought all of the sudden is really stingy. I think they may have changed the formulation. I was not aware of the duplicity of Loreal. That is very disappointing.

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun thank you so much for watching. I have heard this from a number of people and they did in fact re formulate the product so it is likely that it is just not working for you anymore so I would change as the stinging is not a good reaction to a moisturiser xx

[@kxolsen]

I just purchased the Natural Moisturuzer Factors +HA from The Ordinary to try. It's a bit heavy but that will work for now because I'm in the retin-A peely phase and it feels so good. I will probably want something lighter later on.

[@LoriVasconcellos]

I'm Brazilian and there are LOADS of cruelty free brands here. National or otherwise and I've never heard that we require animal testing on imported brands. I've been trying to look that up, so please point me to a good source of information. I really need to know if this is true.

[@sabazarar1880]

Hi im also using cerave moisturiser and face cleanser so please can you tell me than what moisturiser and cleanser you recommend me to buy and also my is 13yrs for him also can you recommend thanks

[@Laura-st2qc]

New subscriber! Found you through Hyram 🙂🙂 love your message!!

[@Lynnys1]

Fab video. I agree that this company just is not up front about their lack of CF status. I have some of their products before realised that they aren’t CF - I’m so annoyed!😡. Now to find a replacement brand 😕

[@okashi10]

I don't know if everyone will agree with you, but this video is important because it makes us think and make our own informed decisions with our purchases. There's no shame if people like using CeraVe products and they work for them, but it's still good to be aware.

[@lunadogs6227]

Thank you for the informative info. I wholeheartedly appreciate your investigation and assessment of the ethical issues...and I agree with you. Keep up the good work!

[@jazzys4390]

I always feel guilty when I repurchase the night renewal cream from cerave, but as someone with dry skin it is the cheapest mosturizer that is that iclusive and feels that great on the skin. Does anyone have an under $20 (USD) dupe to suggest because it is my holy grail especially because my skin has been so dry from wearing my mask

[@tahseensamakhan4577]

If you don’t mind fragrance in skincare, then Embryolisse lait creme concentrate is a good cruelty free option. But it has fragrance tho. Which my sensitive dry skin tolerates without any issue, but get a small tube to test first :) you can also use it on your hands and body if you don’t like it for the face

[@jazzys4390]

@@tahseensamakhan4577 thank you! I will check it out

[@elizabethsmith583]

I’ve just found your channel and I’m loving it. Thank you for the information. I won’t be buying from the brand anymore. (Not that I did much anyway. Thought it was overhyped.)

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun thank you so so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. I agree with you, the products are not bad but they are so overhyped it makes you think you are going to get results which you never will which is just disappointing. Welcome to the channel and ask me any question you have whebever you like xx

[@elizabethsmith583]

Aww you are so lovely! Thank you 🙏!

[@moth9181]

I hate the moisturizing wash, it feels like balm and it breaks me out. It was so hyped up and it ruined my skin. I liked the SA wash until it started disappearing off shelves because of tiktok. How hard is it to just not test on animals??

[@Sandra-ey7py]

I bought there thick cream in the round tub it was ok at first as at the time i had very dry skin and my skin was loving it but later on down the line i found my skin was getting dryer and dryer arfter each use then i read later on that there was a bad ingrediant in it that if you use it for a long while your skin will get dry so i hate the fact that they come across as a good caring brand when there not .

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun thank you so much for sharing your experience with this brand and I totally agree with you.. The formulations are not as good as some people would have you believe and they have to be so much more transparent than they are.. Thank you so much for watching xx

[@deadlifts_steaks.]

What is that bad ingredient?

[@Sandra-ey7py]

@@MadAboutSkin ❤❤❤❤ 🖒

[@paulinemaxton2938]

OMG are they not Cruelty Free? That's outrageous and im Suprised at people like Hyram supporting them without doing their research xx

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun, I hope everything is great with you. Unfortunately they are not. They can claim that they dont personally test on animals but in my book allowing others to do so on your behalf is the same thing xx

[@daisy5392]

That’s why I never bought a product from them in the first place. I don’t support brands that test on animals. I wish there were more good, cruelty-free skincare brands at the drugstore.

[@jennybe4766]

i think hyram does his research but the ingredients are his number one focus to be able to recommend products

[@Adrianaisapissbaby666]

First aid beauty is a Good alternative to Cerave, I dont know if they test on animals But I'm gonna look into It though

[@sunrae7680]

I have 3 rescue animals. I read about CeraVe, will never use it. In the USA it's very affordable and being promoted by a lot of influencers, so its flying off the shelves. Wish I could do more to stop animal testing.

[@MadAboutSkin]

I know how you feel as I have resume animals too so this upsets me when brands hide their testing like this.. sending you lots of love xxxxx

[@angelina6543]

Their sunscreen is too oily and breaks me out, clenser/lotion is great but it is not enough for acne prone skin. The one with salyzilic acid is a must in my bathroom. Creams break me out and I am not a fan of petrolatum in summer. Althou are great for lips and eye area.

[@elin_]

Cerave won't even answer my simple question about how much salicylic acid the SA cleanser contain 🙄🤔 My hands love their hand cream, but my skin hates their moisturizing lotion.

[@laurafrench9102]

I was recommended the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser about 10 years ago by my dermatologist, and it was the worst recommendation a professional has ever given me tbh. At the time, I was dealing with cystic acne and EXTREME dry skin (until I used any type of moisturizer, then my face became EXTREMELY oily - ahh preteen years), and after using this product once, my face became bright red, itchy, and miserable. My mom still uses it to this day as her daily (after I gave her my bottle when it didn't work for me), and I tried it a few years back to see if anything changed and I had the same reaction. Not a fan!

[@laurafrench9102]

@Kirsty Birsty the only lotions that have worked for me so far are the Aveeno daily moisturizer, and The Ordinary natural moisturizing factors + HA

[@sunyata_anatta]

What is a good alternative to cerave facial moisturizing lotion PM (niacinamide, for oily skin) ?

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun I would try the Ceramedex which is a great cream and then not worry about the niacinamide element as it is in almost all skincare anyway so you will probably be getting some in one of your other products anyway... I hope this helps and sending you lots of love xxxx

[@vacationeyes6430]

CeraVe not being cruelty free is the biggest bummer for me. Pyunkang Yul is a superior version of CeraVe with cleaner ingredients at an affordable price point. And most importantly CRUELTY FREE.

[@eatlocal123]

Could you please suggest some cruelty free alternatives?

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hi hun, I did a cerave cruelty free dupes video already so you might want to check that one out.. sending you lots of love xxxx

[@eatlocal123]

@@MadAboutSkin thank you!!!! Sorry for not checking before posting 😘😘

[@valeriaportela8741]

Hi! Loved your video! Very useful! Good work! I only wanted to highlight that I'm not quite sure that in Brazil you must do animal testing, as I know and use some brazilian brands that are cruelty free. One example "Lola cosmetics". I use those products for hair care!

[@AyeChihuahuaMami]

Two minutes in and I’m subscribed. Love!

[@MadAboutSkin]

Awww thank you so so much hun and thank you for supporting the channel xxxx

[@zahrajohnson8980]

Well it heals my psoriasis. I just wanted to check out the ingredients if there bad.

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun thank you so much for watching and I am so glad you have found a product which helps with your psoriasis xx

[@marilynb8759]

Glad to know,won't be buying cereva again or any loreal products either with all the new technology there should have no reason for this ; its just inhuman

[@MadAboutSkin]

Thank you so so much for watching hun and I am so glad you found the video useful... sending lots of love xxx

[@maiatebbets6863]

question: they say "exceptions are made where authorities require it by law." i don't understand exactly what that means...if a brand is 100% cruelty-free does that mean they are breaking that law?

[@maiatebbets6863]

finished the video...nevermind hahaha 😅

[@laurawarden6036]

If companies are truly cruelty free, they don't even bother selling to countries that test on company's behalf.

[@mignonalverson655]

So far, the ONLY product I like from Cerave is their cleansing soap bar. I'm not impressed with any other of their products. 😐

[@MadAboutSkin]

Hey hun thanks for watching.. I totally agree with you their cleansing bar is probably the best but the rest are all hype no substance xx

[@haganmonet4810]

for me since i’m vegan it HAS to be vegan AND cruelty-free! I’ve been cruelty-free cosmetics ever since I was 15. i never knew the harsh reality of non cruelty free brands i just felt it was the right thing to do but once i learned the TRUTH i have no choice but to remain cruelty free it’s a VERY big thing for me

[@MissNessia]

Hallelujahhhhh finally! I'm getting so tired of the cerave hype and recommendations in soooo many routines. I'm vegan and cruelty free is a must for me and this is just a nono. It's so dumb in this era to test on animals and not to be honest/transparant about it. It's a hassle tho to find dupes/alternatives like for the CeraVe SA lotion/cream. So if you got a cruelty free alternative that would be awesome ☺️ Pricing range is also high here in The Netherlands

[@rynsoo4310]

11:50 - Actually, Deciem has been selling The Ordinary products online in China since 2019. They have several authorized retailers. I came across a pop-up store of The Ordinary in collab with a local brand in Shanghai just last week. The products are labeled Cruelty Free though, I don’t know how they managed that really

[@SickOfIt19]

As far as I know,animal testing is mandatory only for products sold in physical stores and not mandatory for online stores. But who knows.. 🤷‍♀️

[@rynsoo4310]

@@SickOfIt19 That’s interesting. No idea why ways of selling would render this difference in standards

[@SickOfIt19]

Found this on ethicalelephant.com Sold Online - Cosmetics that are sold direct-to-consumer through cross border e-commerce sites have never been required to test on animals. That includes companies selling from their own website or on an online Chinese retailers’ website like Tmall, TaoBao, and JD, in which products are shipped directly to consumers and therefore they do not need to be tested on animals. Mainland China - China’s animal testing requirements mostly apply to cosmetics that are sold in physical retail stores in mainland China. If a company’s cosmetic products are marketed on a store shelf in any mainland China store, then they had to file and register their products & ingredients in China which may have required animal testing.