Brand: CeraVe | ASIN: B07VWSN95S | Report date: 2026-10-26
1. Product Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Skin Type | Acne Prone, Mature |
| Product Benefits | Anti-Acne, Brightening, Dark Spot Correction, Even Toning, Pore Treatment, Smoothening |
| Use for | Face |
| Scent | Fragrance Free |
| Special Ingredients | Ceramides, Licorice Root Extract, Niacinamide, Retinol |
| Item Weight | 30 g |
| Item Volume | 30 ml |
| Unit Count | 1 Fluid Ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 1.18 x 1.18 x 4.33 inches; 1.06 ounces |
| Item model number | B07VWSN95S |
| Manufacturer | CeraVe |
| ASIN | B07VWSN95S |
| Best Sellers Rank | #396 in Beauty & Personal Care; #17 in Facial Serums |
| Current price (Amazon US) | $16.44 ($16.44 per fluid ounce) |
| Subscribe & Save | $14.8 (-33%) |
| Rating | 4.6/5 from 57,407 ratings |
| Availability | In Stock · sold by Amazon.com |
What the brand says
- [ POST ACNE RETINOL SERUM FOR FACE ] With encapsulated retinol, this facial serum helps skin look smoother and more even-toned. Pore minimizer helps refine skin’s texture & helps visibly reduce the appearance of post-acne marks and blemishes.
- [ SKIN BARRIER REPAIR ] This retinol face serum smooths skin texture, reduces acne marks, and brightens skin. Reducing the look of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation while repairing the skin's barrier.
- [ BRIGHTENING SERUM ] Formulated with licorice root extract helps to brighten the appearance of skin and niacinamide helps to calm skin. Fragrance free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic. Pore reducer for face.
- [ 3 ESSENTIAL CERAMIDES ] Ceramides are found naturally in the skin and make up 50% of the lipids in the skin barrier. All CeraVe products, formulated with three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II)to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier.
- [ DEVELOPED WITH DERMATOLOGISTS ] CeraVe Skincare is developed with dermatologists and has products suitable for dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, acne-prone, and more.
2. Product Rating
Average 4.6 / 5 across 57,407 global ratings. Distribution (percent of ratings):
| Star | Share |
|---|---|
| 5 ★ | 78% |
| 4 ★ | 13% |
| 3 ★ | 6% |
| 2 ★ | 1% |
| 1 ★ | 2% |
What customers mention
moisturizing76% pos (1125)
effectiveness74% pos (1015)
skin compatibility57% pos (463)
value for money77% pos (415)
skin appearance77% pos (287)
skin irritation37% pos (185)
appearance90% pos (155)
duration58% pos (154)
3. Product Ingredients
This section merges the COSDNA and Skinsort ingredient channels. The analysis classifies every ingredient by function group and by comedogenic / irritancy risk level.
3.1 What's Inside (claim matrix)
EU Allergen Free: YES Fragrance Free: YES Oil Free: YES Paraben Free: YES Sulfate free: YES Reef Safe: YES Alcohol Free: NO (1 ingredient: Alcohol) Silicone Free: NO (2 ingredients: Dimethicone, Dimethiconol) Cruelty Free: NO Fungal Acne-Safe: NO (4 flagged ingredients: Esters 3, Fatty alcohols 1) Pore-clogger-free: NO (2 flagged ingredients: Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol) Vegan: NO
3.2 Ingredient analysis - function groups
3.3 Ingredient analysis - risk level
Risk level derived from Skinsort comedogenic / irritancy ratings (0 = no known risk; range uses upper bound). "Unrated" = source did not rate.
| Risk level | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Low (0) | 5 |
| Moderate (1-2) | 1 |
| High (3+) | 1 |
| Unrated | 26 |
3.4 COSDNA ingredient table
Source: COSDNA (entry posted 2024-05-08). Acne & Irritant low-is-safer; Safety inverse (1 = safest).
| # | INCI Name | Function | Acne | Irritant | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Solvent | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 2 | Propanediol | Solvent, Viscosity Control | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 3 | Dimethicone | Skin conditioning, Emollient | 1 | 0 | 2-5 |
| 4 | Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate | Emollient | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 5 | Niacinamide | Skin conditioning | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 6 | Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate | Viscosity Control, Emulsifier | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 7 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Anti-inflammatory, Anti-allergic | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 8 | Hydrogenated lecithin | Emulsifier | not rated | not rated | 1-2 |
| 9 | Potassium phosphate | (not specified) | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 10 | Ceramide NP | Moisturizer | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 11 | Ceramide AP | Skin conditioning | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 12 | Ceramide EOP | Skin conditioning | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 13 | Carbomer | Viscosity Control | 1 | 1 | 1-2 |
| 14 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Surfactant, Viscosity Control, Emulsifier | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | Behentrimonium methosulfate | Preservative | not rated | not rated | 3 |
| 16 | Dimethiconol | Moisturizer, Emollient | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 17 | Lecithin | Skin conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifier | not rated | not rated | 2-4 |
| 18 | Sodium Citrate | pH Adjusters, Antioxidant | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 19 | Retinol | Skin conditioning | not rated | not rated | 1-9 |
| 20 | Sodium Hyaluronate | Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 | Sodium lauroyl lactylate | Emulsifier | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 22 | Cholesterol | Viscosity Control, Skin conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifier | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 23 | Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | not rated | not rated | 2-4 |
| 24 | Alcohol | Solvent | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 25 | Isopropyl Myristate | Solvent, Synthetic ester | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 26 | Caprylyl Glycol | Moisturizer, Emollient | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 27 | Citric Acid | pH Adjusters | not rated | not rated | 1-2 |
| 28 | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | (not specified) | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 29 | Pentylene Glycol | Moisturizer | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 30 | Phytosphingosine | Skin conditioning | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 31 | Xanthan Gum | Surfactant, Viscosity Control | not rated | not rated | 1 |
| 32 | Polysorbate 20 | Surfactant, Emulsifier | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 33 | Ethylhexylglycerin | (not specified) | not rated | not rated | 2 |
3.5 Skinsort ingredient table
Source: Skinsort (33 ingredients, full capture). 0 = no known risk; "not rated" = unrated.
| # | Ingredient | Function | Comedogenic | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Skin Conditioning · Solvent | not rated | not rated |
| 2 | Propanediol | Solvent | not rated | not rated |
| 3 | Dimethicone | Emollient · Skin Conditioning · Skin Protecting | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate | Emollient · Skin Conditioning | not rated | not rated |
| 5 | Niacinamide | Smoothing | not rated | not rated |
| 6 | Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | Emulsion Stabilising | not rated | not rated |
| 7 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Humectant · Skin Conditioning | not rated | not rated |
| 8 | Hydrogenated Lecithin | Emulsifying · Skin Conditioning | not rated | not rated |
| 9 | Potassium Phosphate | Buffering | not rated | not rated |
| 10 | Ceramide NP | Skin Conditioning | not rated | not rated |
| 11 | Ceramide AP | Skin Conditioning | not rated | not rated |
| 12 | Ceramide EOP | Skin Conditioning | not rated | not rated |
| 13 | Carbomer | Emulsion Stabilising · Gel Forming | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Emollient · Emulsifying · Emulsion Stabilising | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | Behentrimonium Methosulfate | Surfactant | not rated | not rated |
| 16 | Dimethiconol | Emollient · Moisturising | not rated | not rated |
| 17 | Lecithin | Emollient · Emulsifying · Skin Conditioning | not rated | not rated |
| 18 | Sodium Citrate | Buffering · Chelating · Masking | not rated | not rated |
| 19 | Retinol | Skin Conditioning | not rated | not rated |
| 20 | Sodium Hyaluronate | Humectant · Skin Conditioning | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | Emulsifying | not rated | not rated |
| 22 | Cholesterol | Emollient · Emulsifying · Skin Conditioning | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | not rated | not rated |
| 24 | Alcohol | Antimicrobial · Astringent · Masking | not rated | not rated |
| 25 | Isopropyl Myristate | Emollient · Masking | 3-5 | 3 |
| 26 | Caprylyl Glycol | Emollient · Humectant · Skin Conditioning | not rated | not rated |
| 27 | Citric Acid | Buffering | not rated | not rated |
| 28 | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | Chelating | not rated | not rated |
| 29 | Pentylene Glycol | Skin Conditioning | not rated | not rated |
| 30 | Phytosphingosine | Skin Conditioning | not rated | not rated |
| 31 | Xanthan Gum | Emulsifying | not rated | not rated |
| 32 | Polysorbate 20 | Emulsifying | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin Conditioning | not rated | not rated |
3.6 Skinsort benefits & concerns
| Benefit | Description | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Barrier Repair | Strengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier. | 11 |
| Hydrating | Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin. | 9 |
| Anti-Aging | Softens lines and helps skin look youthful. | 7 |
| Redness Reducing | Soothes visible redness and calms irritation. | 7 |
| Reduces Irritation | Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience. | 6 |
| Scar Healing | Improves the look of marks and scars. | 3 |
| Acne Fighting | Fights acne and helps prevent breakouts. | 2 |
| Brightening | Restores radiance to dull, tired skin. | 2 |
| Good For Oily Skin | Balances oil and helps reduce shine. | 2 |
| Reduces Large Pores | Minimizes the look of enlarged pores. | 2 |
| Dark Spots | Fades dark spots for even skin tone. | 2 |
| Skin Texture | Smooths rough patches and refines texture. | 2 |
Concerns: May Trigger Acne, May Worsen Oily Skin, May Worsen Rosacea, May Worsen Dryness, May Worsen Eczema, May Worsen Irritation.
4. Product Price
All-time Amazon US price history from camelcamelcamel (collected 2026-10-26). Bar chart compares Low / High / Current / Average across available price types.
| Price Type | Lowest Ever | Highest Ever | Current | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $9.99 | $19.99 | $16.44 | $16.79 |
| 3rd Party New | $6.98 | $41.62 | $16.49 | $11.92 |
| 3rd Party Used | - | - | - | - |
5. Top Customer Reviews
★★★★★Real results!
I have had major issues. I was a roofer for a time and that did some serious sun damage to my face. Even with hats and sunblock. Dry, dull, and micro pits all over the surface of my face. I was over it. After years of neglecting my face I was desperate. I found ceraVe and I liked the price point. The reviews were good and I thought why not. I bought the Retinol, spf 50 am facial moisturizing lotion, hydrating cream to foam cleanser, skin renewing night cream and the skin renewing vitamin c eye cream. I did some online research on what my problem was and if I could correct it at my wonderful ag ...
★★★★★Great Serum for Smoother-Looking Skin
I really like the CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum. It goes on smoothly, absorbs nicely, and doesn’t leave my skin feeling greasy. I like that it helps improve the look of my skin texture and uneven skin tone. It’s easy to add to my nighttime skincare routine, and I love that it contains ceramides to help support the skin barrier. A little goes a long way, and overall, it’s a great addition to my skincare routine!
★★★★★Works Great for Mens Acne Prone skin
I’ve been ordering CeraVe Retinol with Licorice Extract for my husband for quite some time now, and it has become a staple in his skincare routine. He has acne-prone skin, and it has really helped lighten his dark acne marks and improve his skin texture. His pores also look smaller and less noticeable. We’ve been very happy with the results and will definitely keep repurchasing! ❤️
★★★★☆A retinol for sensitive skin
If your skin is too sensitive for retinol you should try this. Apparently jumping right in using a retinol cream every night was a bad idea. My skin rebelled and I screwed up the moisture barrier. So I put that cream aside, rebalanced my skin by being extra gentle and tried this serum. 1 my skin is sensitive, 2 my skin is normally on the drier side. 3 I occasionally get pimples along my jaw line during my period. When I was half way through this bottle I noticed my pores looked more clear and less clogged which gave them the appearance of being smaller, which they don't get smaller just less n ...
★★★★★Works Slow, Use at Night!!! Affordable Beginner Retinol
Love how affordable and good Cerave products are, so decided to try this as a "dipping my toes in the water" type of retinol product to help reduce fine lines and acne scars. After using this for a few months, here are some tips I'd like to share: - DO NOT start nightly if you've never used a retinol product before! Your skin needs time to adapt to new routines. I would recommend using once a week, then twice, etc., eventually you can use this safely every night. - It does not specify, but I DO NOT recommend using this during the day, or if you really, really want to, please use sunscreen. Thi ...
★★★★★Game changer for my sensitive acne prone skin
This has been a game changer for me. I have very sensitive skin so it’s hard have to be careful what I use. This has helped the texture of my skin so much. I have notice it even out my color so I no longer look splotchey and helps minimize appearance if my pores.
★★★★★Works right away UPDATE!
Updated review: People of EVERY age need this product! I've officially been using it for three months, and not only did it literally erase the freckles off of my face, but I no longer have the deep 11 lines between my eyes anymore. Not to mention that when I started using this product, I had terrible breakouts of acne in my T-zone due to hormonal changes related to peri-menopause and for at least the last month, I have not had a single pimple or blackhead anywhere on my face despite having made no changes to my diet, activity level, medications, etc. Acne was the reason I started using it, but ...
★★★☆☆Slow reaction time
This item seems to be helping my brown spots at a slow pace, effectiveness has not been fully satisfied, no harsh scent, has a slight burn to it but I’ll keep trying hoping it delivers.
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7. Methodology & Limitations
- Product, pricing, rating, reviews and images: Amazon.com (US delivery context, native USD) via the Amazon product-report skill.
- Ingredient data: COSDNA (WebFetch) and Skinsort (r.jina.ai reader); community databases, reference only.
- Price history: camelcamelcamel (rendering fetch); all-time summary only.
- Reviewer identities withheld; ratings are small-sample community aggregates.
- All figures are a snapshot as of 2026-10-26; re-verify live prices before any transaction.