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CeraVe
CeraVe Anti Aging Retinol Serum For Face, Encapsulated Retinol With Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide & Ceramides, Smooths Wrinkles & Fine Lines, Gentle Skin Brightening Serum, Fragrance Free, 1 Oz
4.6
Based on 26,156 reviewsWe Purchased This
Purchased Dec 2025
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30 days of real-world testing
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Updated Nov 17, 2025
Should You Buy It?
Our expert verdict
4.6 rating justified by volume and gentleness. Ideal for retinol newbies.
Balanced for most, watch sensitivity.
What We Loved
- Smooths wrinkles, improves texture effectively
- Moisturizing with HA and ceramides
- Gentle, dermatologist-developed
- Excellent value, brightens skin
Room for Improvement
- Mixed results on sensitive skin
- Purging phase for some users
- Build-up needed for tolerance
Perfect For
- Retinol beginners
- All skin types except ultra-sensitive
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- Very sensitive or reactive skin
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Technical Specifications
Complete product details
- Product Dimensions
- 1.5 x 2.25 x 5.2 inches; 2.37 ounces
- Item model number
- CVE-53731
- Manufacturer
- CeraVe
- ASIN
- B07XJ7XWLW
- Best Sellers Rank
- See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care
- Brand
- CeraVe
- Item Volume
- 30 Milliliters
- Item dimensions L x W x H
- 1.5 x 2.25 x 5.2 inches
- Age Range (Description)
- Teen
- Special Feature
- Fragrance-Free
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About the Author
Expert analysis by Caleb Drayton
Caleb Drayton
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Caleb covers the intersection of tech and wellness at Review Atlas—from electric toothbrushes and shavers to air‑quality monitors and blue‑light glasses. He values independent clinical data and long‑term comfort over short‑term trends, helping readers build simple, sustainable routines that actually stick.
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Purchased
December 2025
Testing Period
30 days
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Last updated: November 17, 2025
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