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CeraVe

PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

Moisturizer 52 ml / 89 ml
7.7OUT OF 10
Great formula

Formula has a high safety profile. Suitable for most skin types.

19
Safe
4
Caution
1
Higher risk

Score breakdown

Safety9.6/10
Barrier support7.5/10
Acne-safe5.4/10
Active treatment3.1/10

Our verdict

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion is one of the best value-for-money nighttime moisturizers on the drugstore shelf, and it quietly does more than its plain packaging suggests. It pairs CeraVe's signature ceramide-cholesterol complex (ceramides NP, AP and EOP with phytosphingosine) for barrier repair with a meaningful dose of niacinamide sitting high in the ingredient list — an active that supports the barrier, calms redness and helps regulate the look of oil and pores. Despite the richness of that lipid content, the base is genuinely lightweight and oil-free, using dimethicone for a soft, non-greasy finish, which is why it suits combination and even oilier skin as well as normal-to-dry. There is no fragrance, which keeps it friendly to sensitive skin. The honest caveats are minor: the ceteareth-20 emulsifier system carries a mild irritation flag for very reactive skin, and while the 'PM' name implies a night product, there is nothing here that makes it night-specific — it simply has no SPF, so it cannot double as your daytime sun protection. As an affordable, barrier-supporting daily moisturizer with a real niacinamide payload, it is hard to beat.

At a glance

What it does
hydrationsoothingbarrier supportbrightening
Best for
dry and dehydrated skinmost skin types
Not enough for
active anti-aging treatment

Key ingredients

Glycerinattracts and retains moistureNiacinamideevens skin tone and strengthens the barrierCeramide NPreinforces the protective barrierCeramide APreinforces the protective barrier

Full ingredient list (24)

Aqua/water/eauGlycerinCaprylic/capric TriglycerideNiacinamideCetearyl AlcoholPotassium PhosphateCeramide NPCeramide APCeramide EOPCarbomerDimethiconeCeteareth-20Behentrimonium MethosulfateSodium Lauroyl LactylateSodium HyaluronateCholesterolPhenoxyethanolDisodium EDTADipotassium PhosphateCaprylyl GlycolPhytosphingosineXanthan GumPolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateEthylhexylglycerin

Colour indicates our safety assessment for each ingredient — green is well-tolerated, amber warrants caution, red is higher-risk. Tap any ingredient to read its full profile.

Frequently asked

What is the difference between CeraVe PM and AM lotion?
The AM lotion contains SPF 30 for daytime sun protection, while the PM lotion has no SPF and a slightly richer barrier-repair focus with niacinamide. Despite the name, the PM lotion can be used morning or night — it just cannot replace a daytime sunscreen.
Is CeraVe PM good for oily skin?
Yes. It is oil-free and lightweight with a soft, non-greasy finish, and the niacinamide helps with the look of excess oil and pores, so it suits combination and oily skin as well as normal-to-dry. Very oily skin may still prefer a gel, but most tolerate this well.
Does it contain fragrance?
No, it is fragrance-free, which makes it a good option for sensitive and redness-prone skin. Any irritation note in our analysis refers to the emulsifier system, not added fragrance.
What is the score based on?
The score comes from the same Pure Moonlight ingredient analyzer used across the whole site. It weighs safety, barrier support, acne and comedogenic risk, and active-ingredient strength, so this product's score is directly comparable to any ingredient page here.

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