NO MORE CERA VE. 5 Best Ceramide Moisturizers That Aren't Cera Ve

[@BlazerT48]

Cerave lotion broke me out badly. I suppose my face doesn’t do good with something that is commercialized as “body and face” product. Really bummed me out bc it contains ceramide that supposed to be good and it is fairly affordable in my country if bought in big tube (I live outside of US EU). Now I’m in search to find a suitable moisturizer for me, so this video is perfect!

[@WhoaItsMoeMoe]

Try vanicream moisturizer. I used to feel little tingleish and redness after using cerave if I top it with any serums with actives or if I had hair removal any of those area prior to use. But vanicream saved my skin.

[@sohyangworld1544]

@@WhoaItsMoeMoe its very thick though. Not ideal for oily skin.

[@kuromsp5866]

@@WhoaItsMoeMoe vanicream is very rich, not for oily skin unfortunately

[@jeffdiggs7030]

I wouldn't used the lotion one for my face but more for my body when I get out the shower if I was to use it and then use the one that says moisturizer with the SPF in it as a facial moisturizer but that's just me.

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

Try the Cerave moisturizer in the tub. It has ceramides too. The lotion breaks out some people because it has different ingredients.

[@appleyablokova6583]

"Aging is a privilege, not everyone gets to do it!" That was a message I needed to hear today!🤗🦋

[@gypsysnickerdoodle4354]

After fighting breast cancer last Summer & Winter? Yeah. I have to agree

[@planetvenus6249]

@@gypsysnickerdoodle4354 congrats so proud of u❤️💅🏻

[@girlfullofsorrow]

I don't want this privilege,its just a burden🤷🏻😒🙈😤

[@belleswithlove9778]

@@girlfullofsorrow the only way not to die old is to ___ young.

[@mackenzie0222]

agreed! 🎉

[@Daniellespah]

“aging is a privilege, not everybody gets to do it” that shit spoke to me damn

[@vacationeyes6430]

Here are some more brands with ceramide moisturizers I love. They are all cruelty free. 1. Atopalm 2. Pyunkang Yul 3. Zeroid 4. Real barrier 5. Illyoon 6. RNW 7. Cure code

[@mizzymo64]

Thanks for the list, always on the look out for recommends. I love my little blue jar of Pyunkang Yul Intensive Repair cream. It contains Ceramide NP and copper tripeptide. Cruelty free but not vegan as it contains beeswax.

[@kamlin98]

I love the atopalm mle cream!

[@alterlove359]

All of these are so much better than Cassandra's recommendations!

[@scythian6829]

I agree, those seem to be better options for the most part. I just started using the Pyunkang Yul ATO Cream Blue Label myself and it's wonderful. The tube is huge (especially for the price!) so I can rub it in around my neck and chest as well with 0 guilt.

[@BrenSadhana]

don't forget Curecode, the newest brand from Neopharm(the company of Atopalm, Real barrier, Zeroid etc.) which have MES technology(they claimed that it's better version of MLE).

[@mimimelendez6594]

CeraVe has been a life changer for my acne prone skin. I learned of the brand from Dr. Dray and changed my cleanser and moisturizer to the brand and my skin is the best it’s been in a VERY LONG time. It’s at a great price range and is great for my skin. It just sucks that it’s not cruelty free tho. 😕

[@TheMarkedGirl717]

It's good to see that some with acne prone skin are pleased with Cerave. All the break out posts make me nervous to open my facial moisturizing lotion from them but I repeat to myself that it won't necessarily break me out. I do already enjoy their foaming cleanser.

[@eileendover7896]

Same, Mimi haha! It really helped my skin out a lot, changing to their cleanser and lotion. Like.... a lot. I went to visit my bf a few weeks back and had to use his sisters random face stuff for 10 days and I had the worst breakouts when I got back. Went back to Cerave and it got back to normal, I really struggle to find things that work. I genuinely can’t afford to drop big $$$ on stuff so the affordability is a huge factor. The fact that it’s not cruelty free is really disappointing. But I think a lot of the brands we tend to use aren’t behind the scenes (unless advertised otherwise) do what works best for you sista ♥️

[@eileendover7896]

@@TheMarkedGirl717 it’s worth a shot, Lea♥️ helped me too.

[@TheMarkedGirl717]

@@eileendover7896 I'm so glad it helped you, I will definitely use it! Using another moisturizer up first. Trying to figure out a skincare routine to really keep my acne truly controlled as I really don't want to try accutane. It can be hard even knowing if a product is making it worse sometimes because even with skincare that has helped a lot I still get acne. The struggle is real. Trying to keep my diet good as well without going too crazy lol.

[@mimimelendez6594]

@@TheMarkedGirl717 Honestly the only way to find out if it works for you is to try it. There are mixed reviews on everything because everyone’s skin is different. Plus sometimes people don’t give products enough time to work and go through the entire “purge” period and quit the product. I use their acne foaming cleanser and the lightweight spf 30 moisturizer. I also use Differin gel which also stopped my cystic acne so it’s been a combination of things that has calmed my skin. Also eating less dairy has helped as well although I LOVE my ice cream 🙂

[@michmash7888]

What I like a lot about CeraVe is that their products have fairly straightforward ingredient lists. My skin reacts to weird things (some I’ve identified, some I haven’t), so the longer the list, the more likely it contains something that won’t agree with me….

[@SammyBulka]

it’s not cruelty free unfortunately ):

[@kilipaki87oritahiti]

True that, but still doesn’t mean you won’t react. Cerave is citrus based, and some of us also reacts badly to HA, which all their products unfortunately contains. Only Cerave product I can use is the hydration cleanser, still it doesn’t help my Rosacea as I’m sensitive to HA. Every other cleanser is too harsh or contains ingredients my sensitive and reactive skin hates: witch hazel, niacinamide, AHA/BHA etc.

[@darleenmarieramos]

I don't know about you. My skin reacts with the skincare line Strivectin. I first bought the neck cream. It started itching and my skin got red. Then I bought the eye cream. Because, of the reviews. I woke up with my eyes deformed. Super red and with a horrible rash. It's been a bad trip. Because, the reviews were phenomenal. How can you know that it is a specific ingredient? It also happened with an eye cream that the Coola brand sells. It brings in the jar the day and night cream. The day cream has SPF. First I put the day cream and it burned. Couple of days later I tried the night cream and it was the same. I returned it. If you're highly allergic. Don't buy those.

[@marieel3225]

CeraVe is the only cream that doesn't make me break out. Tried literally everything else. However, it does make my skin burn for a few seconds when I apply it.

[@kaytowles6440]

Same for me!

[@jenniferholmes6644]

Wow

[@joanneplunkett3936]

My skin burns too. I don't understand how something that is supposed to be good for you makes your skin burn. Cerave also doesn't make my mature skin wake up plump. Hmm.

[@dlilwon]

Burn? Never experienced that with CeraVe. Stop using it then, its not supposed to burn.

[@marieel3225]

@@dlilwon I switched to the lotion instead of the cream and it doesn't burn now

[@JLaurenGlow]

THANK YOU!!! Everyone is all about CeraVe and I am strictly 100% cruelty free. It’s so refreshing to hear someone talk about alternatives!!!!

[@nathalieschumann8499]

I love CeraVe and I am grateful it exists. My skin has improved hugely since I started using it.

[@user-mc6zk8tc8c]

Yeah, and not everything needs to be made based on vegan ideology.

[@Coffeegirl739]

@@user-mc6zk8tc8c Vegan ideology? Ok 1st of all imagine animals killed for some products for Your butt on eyecream because You dont want stupid wrinkles. What's more? There are real animals hurt, literally tortured and killed for testing and it's just because of beauty products... Yuck.

[@nah_.]

@@Coffeegirl739 let's agree to disagree

[@gaiar1020]

@@user-mc6zk8tc8c nothing to do with being vegan. I'm not vegan but I'm CF in my beauty products. If it is the only thing that works for you, that's understandable. If it's accessible, it's understandable. Otherwise? Everyone should be doing their bit.

[@user-mc6zk8tc8c]

@@Coffeegirl739 First of all, the reason you even have the privilege to lecture people with your ideology, is bcz of the civilization you are living in, which ironically has been built on the animal suffering, bcz they are foods for the omnivores. Animals are suffering all across the land and water bcz of the the omnivores and carnivores. Baby spiders feed on their mother's bodies, the mothers feed on their father after sex. Big fishes eat the small fish, humans and others eat animals. Now if nature is too scary for you, go take your fight to the nature. It was nature that built the ecosystem. So go take ur fight to it. But if there is a product in the market, and I like it....I am gonna use it. What they do...is the government's business, and even yours if you are low key some kind of activist. But they are not my problem. I'm staying out of it.

[@alisonmarsh5791]

I would love to consider a product that is similar with a similar price per oz. Cerve is extremely accessible and works with my very small budget and very dry skin.

[@SammyBulka]

idk if you’ve heard of pyunkang yul’s nutrition cream but it’s very comparable to the cerave formula and is 13 dollars on amazon. it’s not as large but it’s decently sized for moisturizer and so hydrating. i have very sensitive, acne prone, very dry skin and this is my savior, cruelty free (:

[@katelady1370]

If your buying it on Amazon it is not cruelty free. Amazon treats their workers so bad. When you buy shit on Amazon your basically supporting human cruelty.

[@SammyBulka]

@@katelady1370 it is cruelty free however amazon is the only place you can really have accessibility to products. it’s better than supporting animal tested brands.

[@kita3256]

I love cerave. It has saved my skin. Only cream that doesn’t break me out. I usually do cruelty free but with my acne face getting better with this cream 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m keeping this cerave.

[@CathyonSkincare]

This video is everything!! Cruelty free alternatives? Yes, please! ✨ 🐰

[@marjia5120]

Fan of your videos. ❤️

[@fashionguru16]

Cerave isnt my favorite, but it is one of the only affordable moisturizers safe for skin that gets fungal acne. The products listed in this video don't address that aspect and I think most of them are not fungal acne safe. I don't get the hate for CeraVe that I've been seeing on youtube recently. I love all that "skincare is a ritual" stuff but half those fancy products break me out, so cerave just ends up being what I'm left with.

[@psyolytesaille]

It's not hate it's their cruelty-free status, their lack of it.

[@babianna5609]

Fungal acne is the reason why I switched from Ceremedx(the first cream she mentioned) to cerave. It exasperated my fungal acne that I developed after taking antibiotics.

[@Babalutu573]

Yup at least when I apply Ceravé to my skin, it doesn’t hurt make my skin worse, so at least no self-cruelty involved.

[@babianna5609]

@@Babalutu573 lol😅 they should market it as “self-cruelty free”

[@twilit]

Try the inkey one I have fungal acne and it’s worked well for me as long as you are okay with a lightweight moisturizer similar to ceraves pm moisturizer. They don’t test on animals and it’s got a variety of ceramides - I really love it and it’s been amazing for my skin.

[@baharnamvar]

Thank you so much for always being an advocate for animals 🥰🙏🏼

[@Mimichele78]

Thank you so much for all the hard work you do so we can have the correct knowledge. Thank you as well for inspiring me (at the age of 43) to get my esthetician's license. I start classes in a few weeks! I definitely know where some of my studying sessions will be done.... Rewatching your KZbin videos. 😊

[@SugarCrownEdits]

CeraVe definitely saved my skin. I used to have extremely dry/flaky skin... I tried The Ordinary & co and everything made it worse. Animal testing is illegal (for non medical purposes) in my country so I was able to buy it even as a vegan. Yes, it’s a gray zone because only the one made in my country is cruelty free but it’s the only thing that helped my skin.

[@dzakyalfajr]

Oo which country?

[@SugarCrownEdits]

@@dzakyalfajr Austria :)

[@SugarCrownEdits]

@@federsturm6649 yeah this is why it’s a gray zone. I live in Austria and if any ingredient or product is tested on animals it’s prohibited from being sold here, so said product is cruelty free but only the batch made here :)

[@zoestyles5139]

@@SugarCrownEdits i don’t think it counts as cruelty free and vegan because it’s still supporting a company that *does* test on animals. some ppl avoid brands just because they sell products to countries where animal testing is mandatory. anyway, not shaming you at all, i’m vegan and try not to buy from brands like cerave - but i still do sometimes, and it does feel better when you live in a country where animal testing is illegal :)

[@SugarCrownEdits]

@@federsturm6649 haha 😂 true... I cannot stop tho. Hilfe.

[@Babalutu573]

I am not apologetic about my love for Ceravé. It works for my very sensitive skin and eczema. The product makes perfect sense to me. I tried all your recommendations already but none of them worked either they flared-up my eczema or broke me up. I also tried a lot of the natural products, worse.

[@shekinaheinstein6561]

Are you using the cream or lotion?

[@flexaeona]

What do u use as a moisturizer?

[@tiashiraz8430]

I understand that cruelty free is incredibly important to some, but I also feel like the media and influencers have suddenly all decided to begin 'hating' on Cerave because of its immense popularity. It is no longer 'on trend' to support the brand. It isn't perfect, it isn't lux and it isn't revolutionary in its ingredients, but it is a great bang for your buck and has done wonders for my skin.

[@a.ma.m5449]

Cerave did absolutely nothing for my skin. Either way it’s best not to support animal cruelty

[@glowson8369]

I can sense a defensive tone in your comment because it’s worked for you, but the truth of the matter is that people are beginning to switch over to cruelty free products because it’s the ethical thing to do. Yes not everyone can do that, yes it’s a trail and error process that people with a budget usually can’t go through, but animal cruelty is something that should not be supported. Don’t hate on the fact that human beings are finally seeing the damage done to the other creatures we share the planet with, it’s a small step to making the world a better place in comparison to a lot of animal/earth related things but it’s admirable that so many people are now choosing to get over products continuing to test on animals. I don’t think it has absolutely anything to do with its hype, but I can see why you think that because you have a love for the product.

[@sweetange7553]

But I wonder if people who are in this dance of cruelty free know that pharmaceutical companies test the drugs on animals. So don't they take medicines once they become sick? I always ask myself this question when I see or hear people say"I can't buy this company's products because they test on animals" 🤔

[@glowson8369]

@@sweetange7553 this kind of logic is just idiotic. It lessens the amount of animals being tested on, it’s unnecessary for makeup. Don’t bring medicine into this because that’s a completely different topic. Animals do not need to be tested on for makeup, so why support the companies who do it when there are clearly many successful ones that don’t? The world can’t be fixed in one step buddy, slow and steady wins the race. But we all know the very selfish human race doesn’t care about anything but itself.

[@sweetange7553]

​@@glowson8369 So for you it is OK to be cruel because its medicines but when it comes to cosmetic products it has to be cruelty free. Cruelty is cruelty if it has to stop it should be in all, because there are medicines that are made without being tested on animals.

[@AgentAsteriski]

If you're not watching the premiere, you're missing CAPS LOCK CASSANDRA LOSING HER MIND

[@hailley4560]

The premieres are the best!

[@josephvalenti4475]

I love the fact that you give us a variety of products, at different price points! I am a 68 year male on a limited income, and appreciate products that will work, without mortgaging my house, or selling a vital body part to afford!

[@gadiena3670]

I missed one of my favorite moisturisers: Dear Klairs Rich moist soothing creme. It has done wonders on my eczema skin. Where Cerevé left me dry and annoyed, this one helped my skin up like no other.

[@Luna-ii4mx]

Yes!! Ive been using Klairs for years and I love it. I struggle to find any moisturizers that even compares, while CeraVe left me really dry and it was thick and hard to apply without dragging my skin and I try to avoid that cause of wrinkles and I felt it didnt soak in.

[@carnystrickland4888]

@@Luna-ii4mx I use the cerave hydrating cleanser, moisturizing lotion , and pm moisturizer but the cream was terrible left me dry and crusty.

[@dominiquesiwulich4746]

I bet you would love the Make Prem Safe me relief cream.

[@hoped6022]

I need to try the Klairs !! Cerave stings my face a bit for some reason

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll get some for my bf to try on his eczema ♥️

[@noa9066]

I'd LOVE an entire video about Cerave dupes ! I try to be cruelty-free but just can't find a dupe for their lotion moisturizer 😭

[@jess2533]

Definitely try out the Ceramedx brand she mentions at the start, it’s on iHerb! The facial lotion and body wash is lovely and works really well, although I personally didn’t find the facial moisturiser to be moisturising enough on it’s own. It’s quite lightweight. You do need an occlusive over the top to stop TEWL from occurring, especially for drier skin!

[@noa9066]

@@jess2533 thanks! Didn't think about searching it on iherb, I'll check it out ! 🦋

[@justjessn7958]

I absolutely LOVE cerave! It is such a good moisturiser for repairing a damaged skin barrier!

[@TheSkinCodebyCody]

So do I. I love the moisturising lotion ☺️

[@2eachMyOwn]

Yes it is and it saved my skin from being damage from using what these influencer claim are good products. And the formula is not sticky at all. This is why i don't trust many influencers

[@kristenadorno]

@@2eachMyOwn i totally agree!! It’s never been sticky for me either! It has changed my skin forever

[@jess2533]

@@2eachMyOwn everyone’s skin is different and some people find it sticky 🤷🏻‍♀️ this video isn’t about bashing Cerave, it’s about finding cruelty-free alternatives. I personally won’t use Cerave or Cetaphil because they’re not cruelty free, so videos like this are extremely helpful.

[@2eachMyOwn]

@@jess2533 yes everyone skin is different but this video did not say thats why it was sticky🤣😂😂😂 Its sticky or not regardless of the skin type. And cruelty free huh? but i bet you still eat meat huh🤣😂😂

[@doraj7917]

I love the CeraVe moisturizing cream for the face and body, and have been using it for years. Well, my skin loves it. And you can't beat the price and amount you get. Of course, it's always good to have other options for those who don't want or like this cream.

[@leonamay8776]

I love the cerave face cream. The texture is imo much nicer than the "regular" (body/face) cerave products.

[@user-gc3rv6jw3n]

Hi, is this the cerave hydrating baume? And do you also use it around the eyes?

[@doraj7917]

@@user-gc3rv6jw3n are you asking leona or me? I totaly thought me, then I realised the comment from Leona

[@user-gc3rv6jw3n]

@@doraj7917 Yóu, ha

[@doraj7917]

@@user-gc3rv6jw3n :) yes, it's the cerave baume hydratant in the big tub, tough there's a smAller 177ml squeeze tube so you dont have to dip your fingers in all the time like the tub. I use it over and under the eyes, and never had irritation. I also put vaselin around the eyes after because it's a drier area for me

[@puppeezrok]

I just ordered the ceramedx moisturizer! I love Cerave products, but I'm trying to avoid brands that test on animals. Ever since i stopped using my cerave moisturizer, my skin has been showing a lot more irritation so I'm excited to see if the dupe works for me :)

[@ashleyjohnston9282]

As a cruelty free shopper with very sensitive skin who lives in

[@marinesim5339]

Where did you find that CeraVe was testing their products on animals ???

[@michaela5932]

@@marinesim5339 its a well known fact that Cerave is not a cruelty free company

[@marinesim5339]

@@michaela5932 oh great thank you for this answer ! So just because animal testings are required in China you find all the brand not cruelty free ? It is a real misunderstanding. And it is sad for you because the products are really good.

[@michaela5932]

@@marinesim5339 lol what? I was trying to be informative to you. Yes, they sell products in China which requires products to be tested on animals so they are not cruelty free. The fact that they write on their website that they are cruelty free is a misunderstanding. And on top of that, they also use animal products in the product itself such as beeswax, sheep wool, and animal-based cholesterol and glycerin. I heard they may be vegan in the coming future though. But it’s not sad for me whatsoever, it’s sad for the lab animals getting abused. I use Ceramed, the first product shown in this video and I get the same benefits while being guilt free knowing I didn’t pay for a product with animal by products in it and was never tested on animals.

[@MissAshleySpade]

PLEASE do the dupe video. It would be SO helpful! Not enough people talk about this and It's Time To

[@debbiecs1964]

I have eczema and Cerave is my go to. Lately my dry, flaky patches aren’t going away no matter what i use on it.

[@dewilew2137]

Colloidal oatmeal helped me a lot with dry flaky patches

[@denisavoinescu7961]

Try La roche posay Lipikar baume ap+m

[@debbiecs1964]

@@dewilew2137 I used them too, and didn’t go away.

[@debbiecs1964]

@@denisavoinescu7961 I used that too and didn’t go away. I used the Cicaplast.

[@rachbites]

QV ceramides has ceramides, niacinamide and glycerin and is suitable to acne prone, eczema and sensitive skin they have a cleanser, lotion and a cream. They are cruelty free and vegan I believe. Dermatologically tested also. It’s an Australian company so not sure how easy it is for you to get in the states. But highly recommend even as someone with combo oily I found the cleanser and lotion not only suitable but pretty amazing on my skin.. I used on my face and body and was just super glowly all day! Highly recommend :)

[@rachbites]

Forgot to mention also pretty cost effective

[@fabiolatroiano3980]

Cerave saved me. I had a very dry skin and acne. I had spent a lot of money trying different products and researched on skin care. Since is commercialised in my country I use the cleaning lotion and the moisturiser, scrub once a week, and it cured my acne. Now I stopped using products with alcohol and scent

[@user-mc6zk8tc8c]

@fucking idiot Every ingredients that are being used out there today were tested on animals. That's how the new companies learned how to use them. But animals still suffered for those ingredients. Don't forget the all the medicines you take today, including the covid vaccines. They all underwent animal testing. Feel free to skip them all. And don't forget all the animals and insects that are killed to cultivate the crops you eat everyday. Feel free to skip those meals too!

[@trilliance]

@fucking idiot stop being judgey about people who are taking care of themselves and finding products that help conditions that it's extremely hard to shop for.

[@user-gc3rv6jw3n]

Hi, is the one you use the cerave hydrating creme (baume hydratant) ? Hope to hear.

[@doanphuong1325]

Appreciate that you’re all for cruelty free and it’s one of the main reasons I subscribed! Thank you for bringing this topic up.

[@alyssamainer6425]

I used to love cera ve products, but I've gotten super into your channel and have found other alternatives that work so much better for me, and my skin has never been happier. Thank you so much for sharing your insight!

[@leerylemons1451]

I love CeraVe Moisturizing Cream. I don't use it on my face, though. But I get the 19 oz tub (and use it to refill my jar with the pump) and use it on my body. It doesn't burn on the areas of my body I shave and it is the only moisturizer that helps with my dry, cracked hands in the winter. Once I started using this (every day after my shower and at night on my hands before bed), I didn't have dry hands at all. Seems like the majority of your alternatives are really just for the face (given the size and price point). I'd be interested in some alternatives that are at a quantity and price for daily body use.

[@trilliance]

I hear you about the price point and the size of the tub, since I go through it like crazy up here in the dry inland northwest.

[@liayoung7790]

I love Cera Ve, it’s my old faithful. I do like testing out other options, but it’s still my favorite as it never disappoints me.

[@scarletkiki8186]

✨Animal testing✨ yay

[@katelady1370]

We all have our vices. We can’t be perfect. If it’s not one thing it is another. You buy things on Amazon? That human cruelty. You wear Nike shoes? That’s supporting slavery.

[@michaela5932]

@@katelady1370 that’s not an excuse to directly pay for cruelty when you can easily buy a cruelty free option (shown in this video).

[@nicolecheyenne7937]

@@michaela5932 for some people cruelty free is not as important as getting something that works for them. Some people try the dupes but it just doesn't work the same. You just worry about what you spend your money on.

[@michaela5932]

@@nicolecheyenne7937 that’s pretty much saying you put your own vanity above animal cruelty

[@laurenadams4624]

My dry sensitive skin living in the desert on a budget will never stop using Cerave, but I do appreciate the information ❤️

[@ssdoglover9494]

I'm actually not vegan myself however all my skincare products are cruelty free bc I do not support animals suffering just so they know if it works or not. Ilysm Cassandra❤

[@gaiar1020]

Same!❤️

[@justin5200]

Please watch Dominion on KZbin

[@gaiar1020]

@@justin5200 no. I'm disabled and with my history I can't be vegan so shove your elitism where the sun don't shine.

[@simransimran9339]

@@gaiar1020 asking because I want to learn and not because I'm being a jerk, but what's the link between your disability and veganism? I genuinely want to know. Not a troll, promise.

[@gkk8910]

@@gaiar1020 u don't need to be eating plant based in order to oppose the atrocities being committed to non human animals all over the world be it in zoos, animal testing labs, slaughterhouses. Shove ur human elitism and supremacy else where.

[@nataliesue2485]

Thank you for this. My 12 yr old son is getting zits now. So I've been wondering what is best to get him. I started with CeraVe but had forgotten to look for cruelty free. I was focused on looking for the acne fighting ingredients while still gentle and affordable. That Ceramedx sounds excellent. ❤️

[@cmntr_]

If he doesn't have sensitive skin, the niacinamide & zinc serum by the ordinary might be worth a try. I usually apply only a thin layer (i have combo skin and more dries me out). The vitamin b3 helps with oil regulation and post-inflammatory hiperpigmentation (the dark marks left behind by spots) and the zinc is good against inflammation. The ordinary is cruelty free and they label which of their products are vegan and which aren't. Many derms as well as cassandra also recommend products with salicylic acid for exfoliation. And it's super important to wear sunscreen on top (it helps with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation as well as the usual sun damage/burns and skin cancer risk). One thing I've found out for my skin personally is that i need to take hydrating (not moisturising!) seriously. If some creams are too rich for your son, maybe a hydrating serum under the sunscreen will do. Hope that helps

[@nataliesue2485]

@@cmntr_ Thank you 😊 He still has baby soft cheeks but then just like me, he has the T-zone oil and break outs. It'll be a journey, but I'm so thankful to know better now than I did growing up.

[@AlyH89]

Cerave always burns my rosacea. I absolutely love the vanicream daily facial moisturizer. It’s so light but packs a punch for hydration.

[@tluvsbeauty1]

Same here

[@kalina2443]

Me too! Just used it actually

[@SammyBulka]

unfortunately vanicream isn’t cruelty free either :/

[@parisinthe30sx]

I like the CeraVe pm moisturizer. It's more like a serum and the only thing that doesn't break me out. Plus it's accessable and affordable for most people. Cruelty free options need to be less expensive, then more people would buy them.

[@st.albans4997]

I’m on a budget and have to purchase natural products at TJ Maxx. I agree that natural, cruelty free options need to be accessible to all budgets.

[@cindywharton5558]

Most of the alternatives are much more expensive. I use one pump of the cerave lotion over my retinol every night and that's enough for my face and neck. In the morning my skin is so soft and dewy looking and one bottle lasts ages. I would try another brand if I could find one at a similar price point for a lot of product.

[@SandiTink]

I started using the Ceramedx line based on your recommendation, and I love it. The Pacifica ceramide cream arrived a few days ago. So, I’m testing it out. But I can’t imagine it being better than the Ceramedx cream. For me, Ceramedx has been a revelation. My very sensitive, dry skin has never felt better.

[@laurailianashible6633]

The Ceramedx cleanser is the best cleanser for my sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin. I am not surprised the moisturizer is amazing as well. And so affordable!

[@debrajean743]

OMG Cassandra Go Girl. I thought I was the only person in the world who didn't love Cerave. I don't use it because it's NOT CRUELTY FREE and I tried some once a long time ago and it left red patches all over my face. Well hooray Cassandra. Love ya you beautiful butterfly :-))))

[@juliebee690]

Thank you for this! I stopped using the CeraVe face wash when I found out it wasn't cruelty free. Ugh I learned this sad fact about them (and that L'Oreal owns them, that alone is bad enough) two days after I had laser retina surgery.... Guess which made me cry more 😅 I always found their moisturizer too much, but I'm looking forward to trying these options!

[@christymelgarejo7665]

I'm so glad we are finally having this conversation about CeraVe! For the longest time none of their products ever worked for me but anytime I spoke up no one would believe me.

[@sofiasanchez552]

For my dry skin and applied to damp skin Cerave is not heavy at all, I absolutely ADORE it. However, I appreciate this video!! Thanks 🥰

[@TheSkinCodebyCody]

Same, I love a few Cerave products ☺️

[@willem-dafemme]

Thank you for curating lists of vegan and cruelty free items! The bunnies and I thank you 🐇❤

[@EveryDayImJocelyn]

You know there's not actually any legal standard for companies to use the term "cruelty-free" and tons of loopholes for them to use the term even when they straight up use animal testing. For example "We don't use animal testing." (But they hire another company to do it) "This product is not tested on animals" (But the raw materials used were tested on them) "Cruelty-free" There's not a legal definition/standard of it, so companies can get away with using it. Some companies even use an "off brand" bunny

[@deannabanman243]

I love my Cera Ve cream! It’s thick but I can wear it under makeup and you can’t beat the price!

[@dianebishopdesigns]

I wish the dermatologist recommended brands were cruelty free. A few years ago I switched to buying cruelty free as much as possible but my sensitive skin made it very difficult because I reacted badly to a lot of products I tried. After putting up with perioral dermatitis, rashes, eczema and constant itching I had to switch to using whatever worked best for my skin.

[@helenheil]

I really like Pacifica so I'm happy to see they have a ceramide cream...yay! Thank you for helping us take good care of ourselves, each other & our planet.

[@carolinex2390]

I love the Pacifica ceramide cream 💗💗💗💗

[@benkyosk]

You have to try the pacifica vegan ceramide barrier cream! It’s also so good! Rich yet not oily - fragrance free! And clearly vegan 🥰

[@songsr]

Hey Cassandra, please check boots No.7 ceramide & peptide, I call it baby skin in a capsule!!!! I used it before retinol at night and in the morning I couldn’t believe what I was looking at in the mirror! It seemed as if I had a filter on pores minimized became invisible! Unified skin tone! And very hydrated and plump skin!!! I’ve been struggling with open pores for years going through expensive treatments nothing gave me this result! And the texture of this cream is so velvety and smooth non stick pleasant to put on… all around it’s wonderful however it’s pricy for the amount you get out of it but it’s worth it!

[@Bee-ot9me]

When my skin is irrtated, applying Cerave moisturizing cream sting my face really bad (after that I realize that Cerave moisturizer is not a soothing calming cream, it''s just a basic moisturizer with ceramides to make you skin thicker and softer) . But when my skin is not irritated anymore, Cerave really help strenghthen the damaged skin barrier and made my skin so soft and hydrate. I only apply really thin layer only at night so I don''t suffer from acne, but when I use both morning and night and apply thick layer, my face break out. So I think if we know to use Cerave cream in right way and in right time, it can help my damaged skin barrier

[@eafafeayd]

i would like to add pyunkang yul ato cream blue label to this list 😍 even for me who has combo-acne prone skin, it didn’t cause me any breakouts but gave that moisture and hydration when i needed in winter since it was -18 celcius degrees here 😅

[@noodlesoup3458]

Is it like the CeraVe tub cream? :)

[@monalisa-yz9zh]

I don't mind CeraVe when my derm gives me free samples but I personally don't buy it myself so once again another great video as usual 💖💖

[@problemaquarium]

How am I only finding out now that cerave isn’t cruelty free ! 😮 officially look for other brands fragrance/cruelty free for my oily acne prob skin 😱‼️

[@birtk4634]

Cerave moisturizer is my life saver i have super sensitive acne prone combo skin n it's my game changer 😍😍😍

[@ohibokomfiLLAH]

For my extreme dry skin.... Cerave is still the best.... And i really tried many!

[@TheSkinCodebyCody]

I have dry skin as well and I agree, the moisturising lotion is amazing! ☺️💙

[@kelseyknits]

PLEASE READ: This might be complex but i hope people like this so that you can read it and hopefully make a video. QUESTION: Would you be able to make a dedicated video going through what would make up a great day and night routine, and what ingredients we should look for in different steps? I have come to this point where I love my cleanser and moisturizer which both have AHA and BHA in them, and I want to add maybe a toner, or serum.. What ingredients should I look for in those? I feel so confused if I should have these acids in all my skincare steps, or just in one or two... and if so which? So if you could tell us a daily routine with different optional steps and include yes and no daytime ingredients, and then do the same with a nighttime routine I would greatly appreciate it. Brands create lines and have every product contain the same acids, and I find it hard to believe a 7 step system needs acids in every product.. But maybe I'm wrong? I would love to know if I should be looking for a serum with AHA/BHA to match my other two products, or if I should be looking for a more moisturizing/plumping one.. I'm so overwhelmed and if this made any sense I hope you can respond and maybe make a video! I can't be alone feeling this way. ALSO i know everyone's skin is different but if you could tell us what steps in a skincare routine are necessary for specific age ranges that would be so helpful. I'm over here wondering if I need to buy some super highly reviewed nighttime retinol product and I'm only 23.. I am so lost but I just want good skin long-term. I watch all your videos and know good products but I am getting to the point where there is so much information that I can't figure out if a good product is always a good product based on ingredients.. Or if it can be a bad product if you already have a different product with the same ingredients in your routine. I'm starting to feel like if I was to buy a serum with AHA and BHA it would be the equivalent of buying an eye cream and moisturizer from the same line.

[@RG-bd5fy]

It of course depends on your skin. My morning regimen includes Good Molecules Niacinimide toner, TO Argeriline, Timeless CoQ10, Timeless Vitamin C (10% as 20 is too strong for me), I use PTR 21 peptide serum on my neck in the morning, my moisturizer (pyunkul) and finally Korean PA ++++ SPF 50. I spread everything to my neck. I may just mix Vit c or PTR into the moisturizer. I also use CereVe PM lotion - depends on the weather Night: I switch around. Purito rice essence, Timeless Matrixyl Syn6 (you can also try Mat 3000), TO Niacinimide (either by itself, or mixed with tranxsmamic acid, or my moisturizer, PTR 21 Peptide serum (sometimes every other night and may use alone or mix in my moisturizer), Missha Time Revolution (stopped for a few months and am now noticing more wrinkles), moisturizer (May mix in Vit C). I may also mix TO granactive retinoid in my moisture I have also created my own mix: Copper peptide (GLUK?), both timeless peptides, niacinimide. This will also gone all over my eyelids so I put 😢his all over my eyes first, then mix in transamic acid. This is to avoid all of these many serums piling up. I’m am trying Cerave night cream (day 4); I have a flat pimple but I don’t know if this was from the bakuciol oil which I mixed in with the cream a 2 nights ago. I exfoliate 1-2x/wk with TO AHA/BHA, use their glycolic acid toner x3 nights a week. Cleansers 😮are LaRoche Posay blue gel at night, peach and Lilly in the morning. My skin looks good for 59. Now working on my body!

[@katelynkeenen5218]

I love Ceramedx so much I've used it for a year and its great for my dry skin and the only one I've found that keeps my skin from flaking in winter and in summer when I go swimming at the pool/beach. It's so good that I was actually able to start tretinoin (retinol) which never would've been possible before with my dry skin. Also the price is great and it lasts foreverrrr def my holy grail product

[@princecharlessioco7659]

Cerave was such a life changer for me. I have very dry skin and Cerave Moisturizing cream helped me a lot to get rid of my dryness. Though in my first week of use, unwanted closed comedones appeared in some areas in my face (especially in jawline area) i think it was too heavy for my skin so what i did is that i take a ample amount to my palm and add few drops of clean water and rub it, then apply it to my face. Dont use too much because a little goes a long way.

[@swineinny1]

Just trying out the Ceramedx Facial Lotion. It’s really good dupe for CeraVe PM lotion, which I find very stingy now. Only complaint is that it doesn’t have Niacinamide, but it spreads easily & is more moisturizing than the CeraVe PM.

[@BAW47]

Im 50 and have mature skin 😐😕 several nights a week, i apply a thin layer of avocado, vitamin E oil, almond, argan, rose-hip, or camellia seed oil. Usually mix 2 or 3 of them, massage into my face, neck, chest and follow with a moisturizer (i do like cereve and la Roche) the oils are all natual and you can grab them from a natural grocery store for really inexpensive. I use them on my face, nails, hair, and body (also coconut but not on face). Ive spent $300 on anti-aging moisturizers and this works better than anything ive used.

[@kellywong5671]

I never had a sticky experience with Cerave yes it isn't cruelty free but it is hard for me to switch creams without my skin reacting

[@neupasinha1201]

Hey Cassandra I have lately been binge-watching your channel to understand what I am doing wrong with my skincare routine! I wish if you can review the Avène Cicalfate + Protective Repair Cream. I have been using this as my nighttime cream and superficially it's doing great but I don't know if it's causing any future damage to my skin. Would really appreciate it!

[@Zubstep1315]

Avene is an amazing brand

[@ornellansoki]

Co-asking

[@celiareed1402]

@@Zubstep1315 Avene is not cruelty free.

[@latristessdurera8763]

I’ve got the purito sleeping pack, it’s really really nice but like most Cerave dupes, it’s just a little too thic for the day. My oily skin is difficult to work with.

[@beckyweiss6072]

I use the sleeping pack only at night

[@sonorasgirl]

Have you tried the Purito unscented serum? It has ceramides too and I have oily, acne prone skin and my skin loves it

[@dand1383]

I'm so happy to find vegan, cruelty-free ceramides. Thank you!!

[@deniseshardlow]

Thank you. I've been using the Purito and you made me feel even better about it. I had to switch when Cerave changed their formula and it caused irritation and redness. I also really like Purito's Hyaluronic Acid serum. They seemed to have discontinued their lighter weight unscented Centella recovery cream that I used under my sunscreen, but I'm over 60 with dry skin so I'll just use the Ceramide Centella Night cream in the A.M. as well.

[@amandaleavell797]

Would you consider doing a video going over ingredients in the list we should look out for or avoid? Seeing as many of the ingredients I know of can be called by their chemical name and I can’t tell the difference. I think it would help a lot of us if you did a series of videos explaining what exactly we should be turning and learning.

[@pinchecori]

I have been wishing for a KZbin channel like this, I just discovered it and I am fascinated with your videos and recommendations , I live in Mexico and most of the products that are cheap to you aren't cheap for me because of the shipping and importation charges but I am so relieved that your channel exists ✨

[@Carnilon1]

When it comes to K-beauty, I personally love the Ato Ceramide Concentrate Cream from Illiyoon. Kelly Driscoll is the reason I got this and it's become a fixture in my routine.

[@hariysakahsi2339]

Yes. I love that moisturiser. I'm surprised not many people know about it considering how great and affordable it is. Oh and I love that it's not greasy at all. Currently, I'm using the 200 ml one. Next time, I will be buying the 500 ml tub one. I won't be looking for other moisturiser anymore. A holy grail indeed.

[@RachelDee]

I tried both ceramedx moisturizers. The Ato Ceramide Lotion is so much better. I'll go cruelty free as much as possible in other areas.

[@avilonwalston4930]

I love the way you call me a beautiful butterfly! Makes me feel good! Thank you!

[@TheSkinCodebyCody]

Such a cool name for the group ☺️🦋

[@angelrose7451]

Cerave is my holy grail. I used to have such bad skin, like reptile skin-like. With Ehlers Danlos Syndrome my skin can be a desert dry, highly sensitive with rosacea nightmare. But it's actually pretty healthy now. I just wish their products would be easier assessable where I live and that I would be able to buy/try their entire range of products but unfortunately only a very limited amount of products in the Netherlands available.

[@deeedeee553]

Cerave was great for me in the beginning but it ended up giving me quite bad keratosis pilaris on my arms and legs which Im still trying to treat to this day. But I don’t know what went wrong, I had never had KP before. Anyways I changed products and it’s a lot better now.

[@laurastrobel718]

Maybe you were allergic to something in it? Sounds unusual that would happen. Glad it cleared up

[@rchhcsupernova]

The one of purito is my holly grail. I have used 4 so far, I absolutely love it.

[@ari5200]

which one specifically?

[@sarahedwin7860]

Cassandra, U should really try the RNW cermides cream it contains high concentration of cermide NP & it's really moisturizing but not heavy RNW is a Korean brand that James Welsh likes

[@vacationeyes6430]

OMG somebody mentioned RNW. Their Ceramide Plus serum is incredible too.

[@sarahedwin7860]

@@vacationeyes6430 ikr their entire line is one of the best cermides products I've used

[@susanbackes4651]

Cerave stung and burned soooo much Side note: I would love to see you do a product recommendation video for items that are nut free (no shea, argan, almond, macadamia etc) that work for dry ,sensitive, mature skin

[@MomoSimone22]

I found that it stung and burnt me when I had an impaired skin barrier, most likely because I overdid it with actives and caused contact dermatitis or whatever it is. But when my skin barrier is all good, it doesn't do that. I find that when my skin is in that bad condition the cream stings more than the lotion.

[@the-wonder-of-it-all]

Am I glad to see this. I bought the cera ve moisturizing cleanser, but not the foaming one. I got the idea to check how well it was actually cleaning since it has been plugged by so many. After my shower, I took a cotton pad and bioderma cleansing water and wiped my face. OMG...the pad was really dirty!!!!! I do not wear makeup, only sunscreen and that is untinted. What the heck is going on? Certainly, I am not the first to do this. How in the world can this be rated so high? If you are doing a double cleanse then it would be as good as anything else. I do not need to do that.

[@wanderingest]

CeraVe Cream does clogged my pores and gave my skin 1 pimple on the next day. Now I'm using Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream and it works very good for me, especially after exfoliating from high AHA BHA

[@zeeenno]

“Moisturizers clogging pores” is not a thing, unless it contains comedogenic ingredients. I would never discount your experience, but pimples take multiple days to two weeks to form, so it most likely was not the Cerave that causes the pimple. Just fyi!

[@samuelmaya7519]

Hi Cassandra! Great options. Do you have suggestions with bigger sizes? So you can use it as a body cream. Thank you!

[@eps3154]

What is the breakdown on these price per oz./mL compared to Cerave? The packaging is all different so it's really hard to tell

[@monicaduncan7109]

Elle P the Ceramedx cream in the tub is a lot smaller and more expensive than Cerave in the tub, I can’t use that because it’s has flower and ivy extract and grapefruit extract. However the Ceramedex restoring lotion is surprisingly thick for a lotion with great ingredients and wonderful for the body but not the face, I got tremendous irritation around my mouth from this. So I’m still using Cerave PM and the big tub with no issues what so ever.

[@karenortega7995]

they are all way more expensive than cerave if you compare the price per ml :/ I dont know why they have to sell cruelty free products in the tiniest container posible. Maybe Cerave isn't cruelty free but at least you use less plastic than if you buy several tiny packages from a cruelty free brand

[@katelynkeenen5218]

With ceramedx one tub lasted me like 8 month and I apply a ton as I have super dry skin. I also applied it on my body sometimes too. So if you just use it on your face and don't have desert dry skin it could probably last a year. It's much thicker than cerave so it lasts longer as you dont need to use as much

[@coco74836]

@@karenortega7995 I find it interesting that for the ceremedx moisturizer, she linked Amazon who treats their workers horribly. I'm not saying this as a gotcha or anything, but I wish people would understand that everyone contributes to the exploitation of animals- whether they be human or non-human- in one way or another. If cerave happens to be the best option for you in terms of price, accessibility (because everyone can't shop for everything on line), and ingredients (I don't understand why almost every vegan brand has to add fragrance or essential oils) than I honestly wouldn't feel that bad, especially if you do make an effort to make more ethical decisions in other areas.

[@coco74836]

@@monicaduncan7109 I really wanted to try the ceremedx moisturizer, but I'm afraid to because of everything you just mentioned. Also, why does every vegan brand have to add fragrance, essential oils and plant extracts? It's so annoying.

[@nottheshirt483]

I feel like I’m the only one who has this issue with cerave: when I put it onto damp skin, it dries up weirdly before becoming moisturizing. Idk if that’s me misinterpreting stickiness, but it wasn’t a faulty product bc it’s happened with two bottles. Love how it makes my skin feel afterwards tho!

[@marcjugmohan]

As a darker skinned person with eczema prone skin I love cerave.

[@sienna.sandell]

Surelyyyy the Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum is Cassandra approved?! Its seriously healed my eczema, dermatitis, sensitive skin 💚

[@jd...5569]

Hi, please tell me the name of this serum. Thank you

[@megl6148]

I have very sensitive skin and cerave burns. My go to is aveeno eczema therapy daily moisturizing cream. I use it on my face as my daily moisturizer. It has ceramides in it and is so incredible to put on. It feels soothing and nice.

[@melf8609]

Would LOVE an entire video for dupes, I’m acne prone and sensitive and my husband has crazy eczema 💕

[@seymour5000000]

For me, the Aveeno fragrance free line is a billion times better on my skin than CeraVe. I wish Aveeno was cruelty free. Can you do a video on cruelty free oat products? Thanks!

[@daifukurinn]

Mid-30s and been using Ceramedx cream for the past maybe 6 months. It's amazing. I have acne-prone skin that is dehydrated from years of using the wrong acne products in my early 20s. This cream really helped restore my skin.

Cerave cream in the big tub is the only thing my partner likes to put on his eczema. I try to only use cruelty free products tho, we'll get some of these dupes to try.

[@katelynkeenen5218]

I highly recommend Ceramedx. I have super dry skin that flakes (used to have eczema as well) and Ceramedx actually moisturised my skin more than Cerave so much so that I was able to start tretinoin. Def suggest trying that one out first as its most similar and the price is great. Its a bit more than cerave but I find it lasts longer as it is a little thicker.

[@karenbehnke9904]

You ROCK and thank you for spreading our environmentalism and high efficacy product message! xoxo

[@taylorelliott990]

Tiger grass is my new golden ingredient, I tried it in the Dr. Jart+ Cicapair sleep mask and i wake up GLOWING!

[@Jezebel066]

I’ve tried many others in the past 16 yrs. Nothing works like my Cerave lotion. And I don’t wanna put perfume on my skin. You wouldn’t either, eczema or not.. once you have a fragrance allergy. You can use a product for years & it not affect you & still end up developing one. Mine came from an olay cleanser that I didn’t even use daily.

[@TheSkinCodebyCody]

I like a few Cerave products, especially the moisturising lotion ☺️

[@ashleyschmitz5587]

My young daughter's (9 and 12)and I use cerave foaming facial cleaner or the renewing SA cleaner. It works very well for us. But I would love to go cruelty free what would be a budget friendly option. Thank you so much I have loved watching your videos and learning.

[@HazelAnnie]

I have been using the Purito Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack for over a year now, my skin loves it and I always wake up with such lovely and plump skin. I have sensitive skin and I swear by this product!

[@becm963]

Cere ve changed their Cera Ve pm formula recently. Some people don’t find it as moisturizing. I use the Purito moisture sea water cream. I purchase it from Yesstyle when I order my sunscreen.

[@fontainemullins5620]

Cerave burns my skin! The best I've ever used is Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion. It's incredible!

[@shaina6609]

Vanicream moisturizer (in the 3 oz tube) is AMAZING and has five ceramide types in it!

[@ladymom1958]

Does it have hyaluronic acid and or niacinimide? I'm asking because I react to those ingredients...thanks

[@conwood4935]

Cassandra is the spirit animal of skincare

[@l8terivy]

I use Ceramedex and I love it! I’ve used it on my face in summer and winter. It’s best for dry skin

[@gazerdaestrela]

I'm using CeraVe right now especially since i have a second degree burn that I'm healing from. I didn't realize they weren't cruelty free so thank you!

[@irishpm01]

I love your vids, they are informative and entertaining. However I have noticed that I am having difficulty staying focused (I'm 65!) Any chance you could do some shorts? I love you ❤