Q&A(48)
Q: what percentage of retinol is in this serum?
A: FYI, Neutrogena labels the percent quantity of retinol.
submitted byWhy not - 1 year agoA: Hi there! Thank you for your inquiry. Except for active ingredients, information regarding the function and percentage of specific ingredients in our products is proprietary. If you would like more information regarding this subject, please visit www.cosmeticsinfo.org. This website contains safety information about cosmetic products, their ingredients and how they are tested and regulated. We hope this helps!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 4 years agoBrand expertA: Found this on the web but cannot guarantee accuracy. "The Resurfacing Retinol Serum contains 32 ingredients. This CeraVe serum retinol percentage is 0.3% encapsulated retinol..."
submitted bySadiesmom - 3 years agoA: Agree about the garbage response from Cerave for % of retinol! Fortunately there are other companies that do disclose that info. DO BETTER CERAVE!!
submitted byReneeMI - 2 years agoA: @Cerave Product Expert, in a product advertised as a Retinol Serum, Retinal should be an ACTIVE ingredient with the % disclosed
submitted byDocrp - 2 years ago
Q: Can i use a sal acid cleanser when using this?
A: Great question! Yes, you can use a salicylic acid cleanser with the CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum, but you should not layer both a leave-on salicylic acid product and retinol in the same routine to avoid irritation. To incorporate both, use the salicylic acid cleanser in the morning and the retinol serum at night. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page. https://www.target.com/c/beauty/-/N-55r1x
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 10 days agoBrand expertA: Hello Ms1124! It's wonderful you're interested in our Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum! Regarding the use of a salicylic acid cleanser with this serum, both are active ingredients designed to address skin concerns. Combining them might increase the potential for dryness or irritation, especially if your skin is sensitive. We generally recommend a cautious approach: perhaps use the salicylic acid cleanser in the morning and the retinol serum in the evening, or alternate them on different nights to ensure your skin remains comfortable and balanced. Always observe how your skin reacts to new combinations.
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 7 days agoBrand expert
Q: Hello! If I use differin in the morning is it ok to then use this Cerave retinol at night? Thank you!
A: Hello Bobbie, Thank you for your interest in our CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum - 1 fl oz ! It is safe to use Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Face serum at night. We recommend to introduce it slowly into your skincare routine first, using every other night for the first 2 weeks to see how your skin responds and then gradually working up to nightly use. When using any Retinol products, we strongly suggest that you use sunscreen during the day. We hope this information has been helpful and that you can use our products with great success!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 1 year agoBrand expertA: Hey Bobbie, Great question! It is safe to use Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Face serum at night. We recommend to introduce it slowly into your skincare routine first, to see how your skin reacts. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: how many times can i use this in a day? once a day at night?
A: Hey M, Great question! Retinol skincare products are best to use at night when you rest! Apply this Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Face serum at night after washing your face and follow up with your favorite moisturizer. Don't forget to always apply SPF in the day time to protect your skin. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 years agoBrand expertA: Hey M, Great question! Retinol skincare products are best to use at night when you rest! Apply this Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Face serum at night after washing your face and follow up with your favorite moisturizer. Don't forget to always apply SPF in the day time to protect your skin. If you are new to using retinol, we recommend you start slowly, using two-three times a week and then gradually work your way up to every night. We hope this information has been helpful and that you will use CeraVe Products with great success!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be use during the day? Its says twice a day but not sure if am would be okay?
A: Hey Jess, Great question! Retinol products are used best when you rest! We recommend to use the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum just at night and always follow up with a SPF in the daytime. If this is your first time using a retinol product, start slow and build your tolerance up! For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 years agoBrand expertA: Hey Jess, Great question! Retinol products are used best when you rest! We recommend to use the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum just at night and always follow up with a SPF in the daytime. If you have not used Retinol before we recommend using once or twice a week and then gradually building up to every other night. We hope this information has been helpful and that you will try our products soon!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: I have very large pores and over the years used many products that claim to minimize them but never do what makes this product work better then the rest and does it have proven results?
A: Hi there! Thank you for inquiring about our Resurfacing Retinol Serum. Our formula contains encapsulated retinol to help resurface your skin, plus licorice root extract to help brighten your skin’s appearance. In addition, it's formulated with 3 essential ceramides that work together to lock in skins moisture and help restore your skin’s protective barrier, along with soothing niacinamide. MVE technology encapsulates ceramides to ensure efficient delivery within the skin’s barrier and slow release over time. Supporting your protective skin barrier, long after you’ve finish applying. We hope you give it a try for yourself!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 4 years agoBrand expertA: Hello! The CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum works thanks to 3 essential ceramides to helps restore the protective skin barrier to reduce the appearance of post-acne marks and pores. We hope this helps!
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: hi there. can this be used am and pm? or just pm? thanks!
A: You should not use retinol during the day because it makes your skin more sensitive to the sun.
submitted byA - 3 years agoA: Hi there! Thank you for your inquiry. We recommend using our Resurfacing Retinol Serum twice a day for best results. We hope this helps!
submitted byCerave Product Expert - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: What skin types can benefit from this serum?
A: The serum is suitable for combination, acne-prone, oily, sensitive, dry, and mature skin types.
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Q: What are the main ingredients in the serum?
A: The serum contains encapsulated retinol, licorice root extract, and three essential ceramides.
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Q: How does the serum improve skin texture?
A: The serum uses encapsulated retinol and ceramides to resurface and smooth the skin, reducing post-acne marks.
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