Hey guys and welcome to todays video where we are sharing some amazing dupes to Cerave products.. I am not suggesting that everyone needs to stop using Cerave, you should make your own mind up on that based on what is right for your skin and wallet, but should you wish to move away from the brand then I hope these cruelty free dupes will help you make that decision. I would love to know your thoughts on Cerave so please leave them in the comments below. Sending lots of love xxx
I guess the reason people love cerave over ceramedix is that cerave is non comodegenic . Their body moisturizers can also be used on the face for those people with acne prone skin. But ceramedix I love love on the body
Thank you so much, I'm tired of people continually raving about Cerave. It's 2021. We don't need to test on animals. I also appreciate this even more because I'm in the UK and the products you recommend are actually available!
Exactlyyyy, much more happy to support brands that are moving to be cruelty free and practicing other ethical practices, not sure why countries or even just pharmaceuticals mandate animal testing.. there so many reasons why animal testing is not needed
oh I know its so so frustrating and happens to me all the time... on one hand im glad people are enjoying the products I swear by but on the other its annoying its out of stock lol.. I hope your having an amazing start to 2021 and sending lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin lol, didn’t realize how irritated I sounded. It’s ok, glad ppl are getting into skincare! Thanks for the video. I rarely purchase things that I have to get online tho, unless it’s unique & I can’t get anything like it in the store. I don’t know why.. guess I’m just lazy :) I’m addicted to la roche-posay cleanser now & haven’t seen it in my target in months.. I always bought my teens cerave cleansers & they’re always out too. I will look online & see where all I can purchase some of these dupes
I didn’t know that CeraVe isn’t cruelty free. It’s kinda heartbreaking. Thank you so much for information and for your work. I will try some dupes. Definitely thumbs up for you sweetheart 👍
i love that ceravae is affordable (because alot of brands like krave beauty are quite expensive) but after i found out that they tested on animals i just cannot bring myself to use their products (even though i quite liked some of their products like the hydrating cleanser and the moisturizers). Thank you SOOOO much for providing us with a list of alternatives to ceravae, i will defo be buying them!!
I used to use CeraPhil a lot and soemtimes CeraVe, and when I learned that they weren't cruelty-free, I went ballistic. I told my mom to stop buying them, but she said, "Meh". And when I told my brother about it, he just went on about a whole speech on "how we need animals to be tested so we know it's safe" and "would you rather have humans be tested on?". It disgusts me. Thank you for this video. I've lived my life for song long thinking that these products were safe and cruelty-free.
About a year ago when I was just starting to get back into skincare, I went for Cerave cleansers and moisturizers. They are super cheap here in the US and are literally available everywhere--drugstores, supermarkets, Target, Walmart, etc. They are very basic but seemed adequate. However after branching out into other products (and learning about the company's dodgy stance on the cruelty free aspect) I realized there are a lot of options that are much better. For my ceramide hit, I use the Krave Great Barrier Relief. It's pricey but it lasts a long time and my skin LOVES it. So smooth and soothing and leaves my skin feeling hydrated and soft.
My experience with Cerave: Moisturizing cream: gave me really bad milia which was a struggle to get rid of Hydrating cleanser: was not bad but for me I felt like it did not clean my skin well enough. And as you said here in Europe they are quite expensive so I don't think I ever gonna buy them 😀
Hey hun thank you so so much for watching and I agree, the main barrier here is the price, I wonder why they are so high priced in Europe when compared to the US? Sending lots of love xxx
@@MadAboutSkin Here in Spain I can find Cerave Cleanser 473 ml - 9,90€ and Paulas Choice Pefectly Balanced Foaimg Cleanser 190 ml - 26€ so figure. It's a hard step changing to Paula's Choice.
I completely agree I have always despised all their formilulas and have never understood the hype unless you have dey not remotely breakout prome skon that can use anything so why not use cheap products and spend less. I suppose drugstore wise yes they add in ceramides and some other good ingredients but nothing in their line remotely worked for my oily blemish prone skin even products claimed for this skin type all left me feeling not clean, heavy, greasy, clogged etc. Was just s nightmare as much money as it would have saved me lol. Gave up remotely trying anything new they ever launched for years even with all the raving reviews for their Resurfacing Retinol Serum I always see to date.
Personally I find this whole cancel thing a bit annoying, I mean say you don't like their formulations and that they are not cruelty free but stop with the whole cancel thing
Hey hun maybe i should have chosen my words better, its not seeking to cancel the brand specifically i just wanted to call out some dupes for people looking to move away from the brand..i hope that makes sense and sending lots of love xxd
As one of the vegans with sensitive-combo skin mostly dry because of winter and the fact that I´m turning 36 in a couple of weeks, I THANK YOU for this video, super informative as per usual but most importantly ETHIC! We need every influencer to learn from you!
thank you so so much hun and I didn't know that about the plant based which is interesting that there is a distinction so thank you so much for sharing... here is to a cruelty free 2021 xxxxx
Yay! So happy to hear you are searching for cruelty free options! I found this video after doing a search for a cruelty free version of CeraVe. Thank you!
As a vegan who tries to be cruelty-free, I appreciate this! The product I’ve had the most trouble finding a dupe for is the Cerave Healing Ointment. I’m having dry sensitive skin from using Tretinoin and it sucks to not have found a cruelty free occlusive for red, sensitive areas or to be able to truly the slugging method. Any suggestions?
I find that the ceramedex cream is perfect while on tretinoin! I don’t believe it’s as rich as the healing ointment, but I have never tried that one so I couldn’t tell. But if you get red sensitive areas, have you tried the cream first then tretinoin in about 30-60 min after?
Hi hun thank you so so much for watching and I have been searching for one for some time without much luck but I have a couple of cruelty fee potential dupes on order so I will share them with you as soon as I have tested them... sending lots of love xxxx
Hey! So before I used the ointment I used plain old vaseline and I found that to be just as good as an occlusive and much cheaper. I think you can check it out 😊
I still do not understand why you stopped using Cerave. Is it just because of the cruelty free issue? For me it is nonsense. Your medication was tested on animals once and you do not tell the pharmacist that you only want cruelty free medications.
I personally think there is a, difference between testing lifesaving medication on animals and skincare and cosmetics.. Ideally nothing would be but its not exactly essential to test any cosmetic
Hey hun thank you so much for watching and commenting.. I think its all down to personal preference, i dont think testing medicine on animals is as bad as cosmetics or beauty products but that's my personal stance.. There is no judgement for people who still use cerave its just not for me and the majority of the products didn't work for me either so i wanted to share some dupes.. Sending lots of love xxx
Medication testing can ultimately benefit both people and animals as animals need drugs too. Cosmetics and toiletries like these are not essential to our lives, compared to medicines. We can live without these products.
@@annemarie3593 and we survived for thousands of years without them. And then we managed hundreds of years without testing them on animals. There is no reason my shampoo, moisturiser or mascara needs to be applied to an animal.
My entire skincare routine is cruelty free except for my moisturizer. I have been through countless moisturizers, but I believe Cerave moisturizing cream was made specifically for my skin lol. Tried those dupes you mentioned, but Cerave had a better effect on my body acne and just overall health of skin.
@@daniela9488 while I agree that a lot of companies will claim cruelty free to sell their products, they are lying. However true cruelty free products are about saving animals from suffering. Please don't confuse the two
@@daniela9488 It’s not just marketing. Companies who are truly cruelty free are so for a a reason and if consumers continue to pretend like their purchases aren’t directly harming & killing animals and the environment companies will continue to not care either. It boggles my mind that someone could ever think a face lotion is worth spraying chemicals into a restrained rabbits eyes or rubbed into wounds made on their skin. Especially when their are millions of other choices. So sad.
@@MadAboutSkin aww thank you for replying back! Ur channel is going to get me through the lockdown that was just announced today in the uk so thanks for ur channel as well!
I love The Ordinary amino acids + B5. It is the one of best item from Ordinary single ingredient that working really well on my skin! It makes my face glow with no sticky texture.
Cerave's moisturiser gave me the worst milia ever and I instantly stopped using it after that! I'm excited to check out these alternatives! Loving your channel! xxxx
thank you so so much hun and this is something which a lot of other people have said it gave them in the comments below so its something to watch out for... sending lots of love xxxx
Love that you offer options that have better formulation! I've always found the formulation and texture of CeraVe products to be lacking, or to even clog my skin or cause irritation. Plus they changed their formulation recently as well which made it even more irritating to me.
OMG these products sounds amazing, my european ass has been looking for a video like this forever! Cruelty free dupes of cerave, that's available in Europe! Thank you so much!
Rob, I hope that we can still be friends because I really do enjoy Cerave 😆 I’ve used it way before the Tik Tok hype. It just works for my skin. The moisturizing cream just works well on my combo dehydrated skin. It’s not heavy, sinks in and leaves my face semi matte. I enjoy the PM lotion for the summer. I rotate in different cleansers but I do always have a bottle of the foaming and hydrating cleanser. That being said, I do use and try different brands. I love skincare too much to only use one brand haha. I want to try the Inkey List ceramide cream but not sure it’s available here. Happy New Year 🥳
Haha Tina, of course we can still be friends lol.. I actually thought of you and one other subscriber when I was filming this as I know you love the brand.. I am a firm believer in using what works for you and so I would never judge anyone for sticking with Cerave.. Happy New Year to you and all your family hun, I hope 2021 has got off to a good start for you.. xxxx
Me too I love cerave and it works for my skin, I've been using it for 2 1/2 years, and the price point is still a lot cheaper for the mils than all the other brands, xxxx
Love it. I switched my Cerave PM Moisturizing Lotion (wanted the niacinamide for my redness) for Rosacare and have been so much happier with the redness calming effects of the licorice in RC. I hope your holidays were very merry, my friend and cheers to an amazing new year!
You know, old fashioned does not mean bad. Newer is not always better. Glycerin has also been around for awhile and it is a wonderful ingredient. I still love petroleum jelly, it is the only thing that works on my chapped lips.
hey Nina, its so so good especially on those days where your skin is in need of a little more hydration, I hope you love it as much as me .. Happy Monday hun and I hope your week is off to an amazing start xxxx
Thank you for this video Rob! Great recommendations. I am going to try the Ceramedx cream. The thing about CeraVe is the amount of ceramides in their products and that they are high on the ingredient list. Can't seem to find that anywhere else.
Nothing is cruelty free and all is. EU banned animal testing some years ago and since most big brands want to sell there they must comply. However all ingredients were at some point tested on animals in the past. The "cruelty free" claim is bogus. Btw loreal started to replace animal in vivo testing with in vitro long ago and has invested a lot of r&d in those in vitro techniques. Check theecowell in ig.
Happy New Year Rob! Hardcore Cerave fan here but I get it doesn't work for everyone. Great vid for people looking for alternatives tho. Best wishes for 2021 🙂
Happy New Year hun, i hope your having a great start to 2021 and thank you so much for sharing your experience with the brand.. Sending lots of love xxxx
Thank you for this video. In this day and age I don't know why all skin care isn't cruelty free. We don't need to torture animals to find out if a chemical will cause damage.
Great video. :) I have a Walmart that is like 5 minutes from my house, and they sell CeraVe products. Very accessible. However, I will not buy them because CeraVe is not cruelty free. For ceramides, I use the Ceramide Night treatment by the Inkey List.
I do like your channel... honestly I do, but I can’t help think that you have a personal vendetta against Cerave as a brand apart from the fact that they’re not cruelty free. You always seem to rail against the brand most times I come across your channel.
Hey hun thank you so much for watching and thank you so much for the support on the channel.. K don't personally have a vendetta against cerave, i have done 2 videos now on why i don't use them and the other videos have been unbiased product reviews (some products i have liked, the majority i have not).. Putting the animal testing aside i just don't think most of their products are that good but it's personal preference and i would never judge someone who thought differently.. Sending lots of love xxx
My saviour for the past few months has been the superdrug simply pure hydrating serum. Full of ceramides, and other fab ingredients. It's cruelty free and very affordable. I have to remember that superdrug do have some hidden gems.
Heyaa rob Sorry to say but cervea is only the brand that did not irritates. I tried aveeno, dermol and simple brand all the good none fragrances brand and it all made me itch and irritated me a lot so I thought to try cerave and it worked did not irritate me. But yes am thinking to go and look for an cutlery free product which is good for dry and super sensitive skin. Plus I have really irritated skin which sometime itch and gets very flakey plus I have kp on my arms and legs and I tried cervea with the salicylic acid in but it itched me when I put it on I can’t use anything with salicylic acid in.. just my skin is super super irritated when I put anything on it so I have to be careful that’s why am abit skeptical to try anything else apart from cervea because my skin is very sensitive. Do u recommend anything. Forget to say I have rosacea on my cheeks which are always red lol.
I enjoy Simple Skincare. They're cruelty free, gentle (fragrance free), affordable and available worldwide. Love their cleanser and some of their moisturisers
THANK YOU for featuring Ceramedx! I have been using the lotion as my day and night moisturizer. I find it at my local grocery store. It's a few dollars more, but not enough to be a deal breaker. As I run out of my CeraVe, I'm replacing it with Ceramedx.
Hello! You mentioned to just add the amino acids to a basic moisturizer for a good alternative, but what came to mind is the fact that most of us watching do t have basic moisturizers, as we watch skincare tutorials to find something better than basic, so I found myself scratching my head. I don’t think I have or know of good one! 😳 Would you recommend a basic, affordable moisturizer that would be a good possible base to add serums to? I have combination skin, 49 YO and the 10% lactic acid from The Ordinary barely itched for 5 minutes if that, so I apparently have skin as strong as yours! going to get the high % AHA this week Glad I found you. I love your channel. Look forward to you coming to Austin, Texas!! 😁😉
Thank you so so much hun and thats a really good point about the moisturiser.. when I say basic I mean something which doesn't have too many active ingredients in, something like the ordinary natural moisturising factors or a drugstore equivalent which will just seal in the hydration... I hope this makes sense and sending lots of love from here in the UK xxxx
FINALLY!!!! Ugh! I’m so sick of Cerave!!!! I’m vegan and obviously I don’t use brands who animal test but I’m a skincare junkie who loves hearing others fav products and I’m tired of every single skincare youtuber recommending Cerave! I’ve been looking for this exact video for months now. 🙌
I liked CeraVe, but unfortunately they are not cruelty free so...I don't really purchase them anymore. Dupes are a great alternative! Thank you x As always-fab video!
I enjoy Cerave quite a bit since it was kind of "introductory" for me on my journey of loving skin care? I honestly really love their cream-to-foam cleanser, their SA cleanser, and their moisturizing cream. However, I do want to look at other options (especially cruelty free options) now that my skincare collection has expanded. Really have been interested in the cocokind matcha moisturizer but am looking at a couple options before committing. Thanks for all the good dupes! ✨✨✨
It was never a secret that they weren’t cruelty free, sure thing it would be more ideal if they were. I still love their products and will keep continue to use them.
This was a brilliant topic and I'm so grateful for those suggestions. I have been using Cerave but wanted CF dupes so this has been a great helpful video.
My HG from cerave is their SA cleanser, cerave PM lotion, eye cream and light weight spf 30. I’ve tried finding dupes but still can’t replace them after several years. The SA cleanser helps to gently exfoliate my skin. I’ve tried other SA cleansers and they burned my skin. The cerave PM lotion had the perfect consistency for under makeup. I’ve recently started using la roche-possum double repair moisturizer at night because it’s a bit thicker. I haven’t tried it under makeup yet. The eye cream sits well under makeup too and doesn’t give me milia. The light weight spf also sits well with make up and he allowed me to be consistent with my spf. I do occasionally try new products to see if I can replace cerave but just haven’t been able to replace these four.
Omg yess the A.Florence moisturizer is so worth it! I have the light version and it is a holy grail product for my oily skin! PS: I discovered your channel a few days and have been totally binge watching your videos haha
Aww thank you so so much for checking out the channel and for such a lovely comment.. i totally agree with you on the A. Florence moisturiser its so so good and totally worth the money.. sending lots of love xxx
Greay video!!!! Honestly Cerave broke me out a little.. sometimes i dont understand the hype, i guess it worked for other people In my country theres only La roche posay and Inkey list.. so im using mainly these brands❤🥰and im perfectly satisfied
Cicaplast Baum from La Roche Posay is a great moisturizer. Rob recommended it in a video a while back and I've had a great experience soothing and moisturizing my skin while on adapalene.
@@nasianikolova i so wanna use that!!! Ive bought tje entire Effaclar line and a toleriane moisturizer, i wanna try cicaplast too!! Is it good for oily acne prone skin?
@@annamelai8356 my skin is sensitive, combination, acne prone and I haven't had any irritation. I usually use it at night as it takes a little longer to absorb. I love that it has ceramides and it really helps soothe my skin. I'd recommend it.
As if you read my mind 😃 I didn't know till recently that CeraVe wasn't cruelty free till u mentioned it in previous post. I use their PM moisturizer and once finished I wanted to look into a substitute. Love the Inkey List so will try that one instead. Thanxxx for this video !
Hey Rob! Great video and some of those dupes look very promising. I loathe the Cerave cleansers -- they all feel very stripping and harsh on my skin. However, the PM lotion is like an all time favourite 😁 I can't believe you don't like it, but like you said everything won't work for everyone even when we have similar skin types. It's funny because I love it precisely because I don't find it to be greasy and it works well as just a basic moisturizer that I can count on to not conflict with my retinol or leave my skin feeling bogged down. I also love the texture and finish. But ok, you hate it so we agree to disagree 😊 Hope you're having a lovely weekend.
Haha we can agree to disagree.. Its so funny as i know a lot of people who say its one of the best products around and never greasy and i know a lot who had the same experience as me which is totally odd.. I always say if a product works for you then keep on using it :) sending you lots of love xxx xx
hey hun thank you so much for watching, I haven't tried it as its so hard to get here in the UK but I will keep trying as the ingredients list looks amazing... sending lots of love xxxx
I have used the CeraVe foaming cleanser and I do think it's really good (and I will continue to use it) but I have been loving the Inkey List's salicylic acid cleanser a lot more (just not twice daily). I have a few Paula's Choice products on my skincare (obsessed) shelf but I would never compare their price to CeraVe's even in the UK, especially considering quantities and very frequent sales om CeraVe on different websites. (Also, PC is cheaper in the USA too, not sure why everyone is exploiting the UK 👀 - even pre-Brexit 😕). Sending love for 2021 💛
Hey Rob, Happy New Year! I love how you have done time stamps! I am based in the UK and was unable to find Ceramedx here, unless from there website and we have to pay for shipping. The cream is a bit more expensive compared to cerave which I do not mind but with the shipping on top (as it is coming from not the UK) it will be out of my budget. Do you have any other face cream dupes which are budget-friendly and available in the UK? (for dry skin) Thank you x
Hi there! I'm glad I found your channel recently. You post great content and I love your energy! I wanted to ask; have you ever tried the Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser? It is vegan and cruelty free and I have found it could also be an alternative to CeraVe. I'm vegan and would love cruelty free options as well. Difficult task because I have extremely sensitive skin and many V/CF products contain things that irritate my skin. Ceramedex is awesome as well or maybe even Hempz (the fragrance free one)
aww thank you so so much hun, honestly I need to pinch myself every time I look at the subscriber count as its just so amazing how supportive people have been.. sending lots of love xxxx
The CeraVe products are great for me as I'm rebuilding my skin barrier. Unfortunately I haven't taken care of my skin in this Colorado altitude over the years & caught up with me. I don't like they're tested on critters but I'm not going to waste what I've purchased. Thank you for the options & dupes after I run out.
Hey hun thank you so much for watching and I totally agree with you, never waste product if you have it and of course if something is working well for you then I would stick with it.. I am just hoping that this video will be useful for people looking to switch it up if they are in a position to and would like to try something different... sending you lots and lots of love xxxx
For anyone searching for a replacement of the Cerave lotions I would suggest trying the Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb cream. It has a similar base to Cerave but uses a teensy amount of plant oil in place of silicone (takes only a moment longer to absorb and leaves a smooth, non greasy finish) and has the addition of multiple peptides and green tea. Very soothing for sensitive skin, lightweight, fragrance free. A nice one for face and body. Decent sized tube for the $ too and they are a cruelty free brand.
Hi Rob, I carefully listened to your video and I will give it some more consideration. I have been using the CeraVe night creme but . . . since taking better care of my skin, I am finding the night creme way, way, way, too thick and greasy. Once my jar is empty I will try the Inkey List ceramide night creme. I have just about finished my Purito sunscreen, any more info on the Make Prem? As always, love your channel and gave you a BIG thumbs up Cheers ~ P
Hey hun, I am in the same position as you, finishing off the purito and staring longingly at the make prep waiting to hear the results of the testing.. there has been some data released to show its the one which performed best and closest to the spf 50 claimed which is good and I think this is a positive but it will be about a month until we know more... the inkey list ceramide cream is amazing but I tend to use it on the nights I am a little drier as its very rich.. Sending you lots and lots of love xxxxxx
Hahaha told ya would watch it right away!! I hate with passion the cerave pm cream, it was so stingy on my face, I couldn't!! Thanks for the recommendations!! I think I will definitely try the inkey list cream you mentioned, I love this brand ( I did try a korean brand called good cera, it has a lot of ceramides and it's great for summer but for me during winter is too light) Kisses Rob and have a fantastic rest of the day
I think the cerave pm creme stings because of the niacinamide. I used it up and it only was irritating the first uses. But I also think it wasn't that moisturizing. It was fine paired with a serum tho.
Hey hun thank you so so much for watching and i hope all is amazing with you.. I love the sound of that korean company i will have to check them out for summer as i love lightweight in summer.. Sending lots of love xxxx
I've tried the Paula choice cleanser. It does not make my face feel like the cerave. It's a little drier. The hydration of the cerve makes my face feel like i've already Been moisturized. The Paulas choice I need to use moisturizer right after were my face feels tight. When it comes to cleansing, I want a beautiful silky balm and a hydrating cleanser . It doesn't need to have anything in it. Because it's a cleanser, it's gonna be washed down the drain. It is to get the oil sebum off my skin, that's it.. I haven't tried another cleansers That feels the same as the Cerave. I don't mind spinning money on active and even a beautiful moisturizer... But my cleanser needs to be basic and do one job only. And that's to clean the skin without stripping And leave my skin feeling hydrated.
Oooh very interesting 👍👏 thanks for the options Rob 😘. How about a video on moisturisers with SPF ? I do use the Cerave AM especially since with the Purito scandal ... I now want SPF in my moisturiser too just to be on the safe side 😉
Never used CeraVe. Love Ceramedx, but I am allergic to nuts, so can’t use the facial moisturizer with sweet almond oil. The body lotion works great on my face. May also try to check out A. Florence. ❤️❤️
Hey hun, I actually didn't realise people allergic to nuts struggle with the oils too, I think thats because I have always been allergic to dairy but when its in skincare I don't seem to have an issue- guess thats because its a totally different allergy but super interesting to know.. sending lots of love xxxx
The only product I use from them is the cerave night cream which I love. I think some of their cleansers and moisturizers are a little overhyped, but im glad they work for some people. Also I've tried that paulas choice cleanser and its amazing
Same here hun i think they are over hyped but if they work for people then i always say to them keep on using them. Thank you so much for watching and sharing and sending lots of love xxxx
Cerave products made my skin break out like nothing else!! Little dry bumps all over my face, red lumps etc and 2 weeks later, I'm still trying to fix it!! My skin care journey continues....😑 And... Who knew they weren't cruelty free!!? 😱 Shocking.
I totally agree, its a shame more people don't know they are not cruelty free but the products didn't work for my acne prone skin at all so I cut them out a while back anyway... sending lots of love xxxxx
the whole point of cerave is to provide good, basic skincare, at an affordable price. So, you can't recommend a £30 moisturiser (50ml) or a £17 cleanser (100ml) and say it is a dupe.
It’s a dupe in the fact that it’s more ethical which is as much as a deciding factor in whether someone will buy a product as price is for others. Not all dupes are to do with price.
Every time I go to the store, literally any store, that carries CeraVe there's always just a handful of products left on the shelf. They're almost always sold out of everything. Admittedly, when I tried some of their products my skin was not a fan. While I love that there's lots of the barrier repair ingredients in there they just use way to much/too heavy occlusives for my skin. I'm admittedly still trying to find products that are repairing/healing without aggravating my acne and easily clogged pores.
This is a great video!! I did purchase also some cleansers and the Cerave cream, just ot try and I wasn´t impressed at all!!! - The cream wasn´t hydrating or moisturising enough. I ended up mixing it with argan and apricot kernel oil ot use it on my body. - The Hydrating cleanser is just so itchy and almost burns my skin. I had to give it away. - The Foaming cleanser is ok but just that. I will probably use it on my body - The SA cleanser is actually quite good. I use it a couple times a week on my t-zone and its fine. Actually much better than the Inkey Lists as it doesn´t dry my skin of.
I love videos about dupes! 🙏 🙏 🙏 Ca 3:40 I love allantoin too! Allantoin is the ingredient that makes me prefer The Inkey List niacinamide before The Ordinary’s (I have and use both). It makes TIL’s niacinamide serum much nicer on the skin 🥰 and it’s a fantastic calming product.
The brand is okay for very sensitive skins or those who are starting with skincare. When you know what you need you know you want more complex formulas that will actually deliver great results instead of a simple CeraVe average.
Hi Rob cereve doesn't really work for me tbh. The facial lotion and moisturising lotion in the pump bottle are too lightweight and even the cream in the jar isn't enough for my super dry skin. The hydrating cleanser is fine, but not something I'm in love with (used as a morning or second cleanse after a oil/balm). An option I like better is the illiyoon ceramide ato cream (available from stylevana or yesstyle), which when ordered from Asian sites is around £13 for 150mls. The pyunkang yul ato cream is also a good option and a similar price - it is cruelty free. They're a better texture, contain ceramides/cholesterol/fatty acids and are more hydrating in my opinion. The LRP toleraine hydrating cleanser works very similarly to the cereve hydrating cleanser, but it's a better texture though unfortunately not CF. The ceremedx mentioned is easily available in the US, but not here in the UK and the other option is at least double the price at £31 for 50mls. I may try the Inkey list ceramide night treatment as a day cream - I know it won't be enough for my severe dryness overnight. I'm currently using the FAB ultra repair cream as a daycream and the Altruist urea cream at night. I need something really rich in the Scottish Winter and most face creams just don't deliver enough moisture and occlusion for me overnight. This is why I often use body creams on face/neck/chest overnight and use serums etc for active ingredients and barrier supportive ingredients. I'm currently using the Superdrug pure serum for my ceramide hit at night - it's super affordable. It may be a good option under a basic moisturiser for ceramides and very inexpensive, even with the two layers. It may work really well alone for an oily skin, or under sunscreen. Best wishes.
I always learn so much from your videos! This is great info. Thanks! I hated cerave pm and confused me about the hype. I do really like both the cerave moisturizing lotion for pm and the hydrating cleanser for AM, but I discovered an improved dupe here in the US. Walmart equate beauty and rite aid day logic, although not sure how to know if it is cruelty free. Very affordable dupes though. And both are incredibly soothing to the skin. I'm assuming it's the ceramides? I definitely need them due to retinoid use
Hey hun thank you so so much and i love the sound of that product and i just checked and they are cruelty free which is amazing.. Thank you so much for sharing xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin Yes I have been using those 2 for over 2 years. Try new things occasionally, but always go back to them. The equate beauty moisturizing lotion is 12 oz pump bottle for $9! Incredible considering the great ingredients. Thank you for checking into it, and I am so happy to hear the brand is cruelty free too!!!!
So glad for this video. I use the ceramedx facial lotion now and I think it’s better for my dry skin than the CeraVe pm. I want to try the. A Florence cream!
Hey hun thank you so so much for watching and sharing and I totally agree with you its a gorgeous cream.. I hope you get the chance to try the a Florence as its a gorgeous product and so worth the money xxxx
Very helpful video, thank you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 What about The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors? I think it has ‘pre-ceramides’ 🤔 I love it but think I might be missing out on ‘proper’ ceramides??
That's a really good point.. Ore ceramides are a posh way of saying molecules that the body can then transform into ceramides.. It means your skin has to do a little extra work but it will still increase your skin ceramide levels so i think it's a great option. Hope your having a fantastic start to 2021 xxx
Luv your videos but I think this was a miss people go for cerave cuz is budget friendly is a bit on the high but all your suggestion even though great ones are very out of the budget of many 😔
Hey hun, thank you so much for watching and for the feedback, the issue is that here in the UK cerave are a lot more expensive than in other countries and so a lot of these dupes are in the same price bracket as them, this may not be the case in the US.. Sending lots of love xxxx
aww thank you so so much hun and I am totally overwhelmed whenever I see the sub count its so amazing how supporting people have been... you can order it on amazon which is where I get mine :) sending lots of love xxxx
havent finished watching but i hope ceremedx is on the list, i wanna buy it because it looks like a good alternative to cerave which has been the best cream for my eczema on ny face
Thank you so much for speaking up about animal cruelty. It makes me sad and angry that most skincare influencers dont give a fuck when it comes to animal testing… and most people should know by now that Cerave is definitely NOT cruelty free.
Thank you for doing this! Any good vegan dupes for Cerave's Healing Ointment (specifically with petrolatum)? This is one that Dr. Dray on UA-cam is always recommending...
2nd comment - yup copy cat, but will try lol, love allotonin! The plus centella one sounds great too. Sooo .... Cerave, tried many of their products, moisturizers, sunscreen, cleansers bla bla bla a couple years ago & couldn’t figure out all the rage, truly, just couldn’t (& that’s at drugstore American prices!!). Great post, thanks 😊. BTW, is first aid cruelty free? I’m confused with the info I’m finding.
Hey hun Happy Sunday and i am so glad i am not the only one who didn't get the hype lol.. It is a little confusing with first aid beauty so i have emailed them to clarify and await a response.. On the face of it it looks like they are no longer cruelty free but i am waiting for confirmation.. Sending lots of love xxxx
Wow. I just seriously invested in this Brand and it actually does work for me- Sad to know that it's not cruelty free -.. time for me to switch it up again.
I know it is such a shame for a lot of people as the brand does work for many peoples skin... Thank you so much for watching and sending lots of love xxxx
I don’t always share your opinion, but, I still enjoy your videos. Too bad Cerave is not cruelty free. The products are fantastic and extremely affordable. Cya later
Hey Susy, I never judge, the brand is not for me but i always say to people use what works for your skin and of course your wallet.. Their products really didn't work for me and i think they are over hyped but for people looking for simple and affordable they really can work well for them.. I just wanted to offer some dupes for people looking to move away from the brand.. Sending you lots of love xxxx
I have only tried 2 Cerave products: the eye cream 👎🏻 millia; and the smoothing cream for the body, this I like and it works great. I tried de A.Florence cream last winter an it was gorgeous. Now I am using Ceramol, it’s and Italian brand that uses 311 ratio ceramides/cholesterol/oils. 👌🏼
hey hun thank you so much for sharing and for your recommendations I will have to try out that brand as they sound amazing... sending lots of love xxxxx
Hey guys and welcome to todays video where we are sharing some amazing dupes to Cerave products.. I am not suggesting that everyone needs to stop using Cerave, you should make your own mind up on that based on what is right for your skin and wallet, but should you wish to move away from the brand then I hope these cruelty free dupes will help you make that decision. I would love to know your thoughts on Cerave so please leave them in the comments below. Sending lots of love xxx
I guess the reason people love cerave over ceramedix is that cerave is non comodegenic . Their body moisturizers can also be used on the face for those people with acne prone skin. But ceramedix I love love on the body
Thank you so much, I'm tired of people continually raving about Cerave. It's 2021. We don't need to test on animals. I also appreciate this even more because I'm in the UK and the products you recommend are actually available!
Amen hun I totally agree and I think there are so many other great brands out there who deserve our money.. sending you lots of love xxxx
Exactlyyyy, much more happy to support brands that are moving to be cruelty free and practicing other ethical practices, not sure why countries or even just pharmaceuticals mandate animal testing.. there so many reasons why animal testing is not needed
When products you’ve been using for 15+ yrs are suddenly out of stock in your store & you don’t realize it’s bc of tiktok
oh I know its so so frustrating and happens to me all the time... on one hand im glad people are enjoying the products I swear by but on the other its annoying its out of stock lol.. I hope your having an amazing start to 2021 and sending lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin lol, didn’t realize how irritated I sounded. It’s ok, glad ppl are getting into skincare!
Thanks for the video. I rarely purchase things that I have to get online tho, unless it’s unique & I can’t get anything like it in the store. I don’t know why.. guess I’m just lazy :) I’m addicted to la roche-posay cleanser now & haven’t seen it in my target in months.. I always bought my teens cerave cleansers & they’re always out too. I will look online & see where all I can purchase some of these dupes
I didn’t know that CeraVe isn’t cruelty free. It’s kinda heartbreaking. Thank you so much for information and for your work. I will try some dupes. Definitely thumbs up for you sweetheart 👍
Thank you so so much for watching hun and sending you lots and lots of love xxxx
I feel the same way.
I have 2 dogs and 2 cats. 3 were rescues. I'm pissed off about CeraVe. Thank you.
I am so annoyed with them too as I am an animal lover and have rescues too so its really important to know the truth about CeraVe xxxx
i love that ceravae is affordable (because alot of brands like krave beauty are quite expensive) but after i found out that they tested on animals i just cannot bring myself to use their products (even though i quite liked some of their products like the hydrating cleanser and the moisturizers). Thank you SOOOO much for providing us with a list of alternatives to ceravae, i will defo be buying them!!
its a pleasure hun and I know a lot of people like them as they are affordable so I hope these dupes are good for people... sending lots of love xxxx
I used to use CeraPhil a lot and soemtimes CeraVe, and when I learned that they weren't cruelty-free, I went ballistic. I told my mom to stop buying them, but she said, "Meh". And when I told my brother about it, he just went on about a whole speech on "how we need animals to be tested so we know it's safe" and "would you rather have humans be tested on?". It disgusts me. Thank you for this video. I've lived my life for song long thinking that these products were safe and cruelty-free.
About a year ago when I was just starting to get back into skincare, I went for Cerave cleansers and moisturizers. They are super cheap here in the US and are literally available everywhere--drugstores, supermarkets, Target, Walmart, etc. They are very basic but seemed adequate. However after branching out into other products (and learning about the company's dodgy stance on the cruelty free aspect) I realized there are a lot of options that are much better. For my ceramide hit, I use the Krave Great Barrier Relief. It's pricey but it lasts a long time and my skin LOVES it. So smooth and soothing and leaves my skin feeling hydrated and soft.
My experience with Cerave:
Moisturizing cream: gave me really bad milia which was a struggle to get rid of
Hydrating cleanser: was not bad but for me I felt like it did not clean my skin well enough.
And as you said here in Europe they are quite expensive so I don't think I ever gonna buy them 😀
Hey hun thank you so so much for watching and I agree, the main barrier here is the price, I wonder why they are so high priced in Europe when compared to the US? Sending lots of love xxx
@@MadAboutSkin Here in Spain I can find Cerave Cleanser 473 ml - 9,90€ and Paulas Choice Pefectly Balanced Foaimg Cleanser 190 ml - 26€ so figure. It's a hard step changing to Paula's Choice.
I completely agree I have always despised all their formilulas and have never understood the hype unless you have dey not remotely breakout prome skon that can use anything so why not use cheap products and spend less. I suppose drugstore wise yes they add in ceramides and some other good ingredients but nothing in their line remotely worked for my oily blemish prone skin even products claimed for this skin type all left me feeling not clean, heavy, greasy, clogged etc. Was just s nightmare as much money as it would have saved me lol. Gave up remotely trying anything new they ever launched for years even with all the raving reviews for their Resurfacing Retinol Serum I always see to date.
Same! I had milia but wasn’t that much, I’m using that cream and I think the same, they gotten much worse
@@victoriabillah6125 omg me too
I think if people are searching for a gentle and hydrating cleanser, the Krave beauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser is phenomenal!
OMg yes yes yes I love that cleanser so much and its a great choice so thank you so much for sharing.. Sending lots of love xxx
I can't get it in Germany ☹
Amazing cleanser
The prices really don’t compare though :/
Could anyone recommend how to get a hold of this in the UK?
Personally I find this whole cancel thing a bit annoying, I mean say you don't like their formulations and that they are not cruelty free but stop with the whole cancel thing
That's a fair shout out but I think it was meant a little tongue and cheek as he seems very fair and balanced in the video x
Hey hun maybe i should have chosen my words better, its not seeking to cancel the brand specifically i just wanted to call out some dupes for people looking to move away from the brand..i hope that makes sense and sending lots of love xxd
As one of the vegans with sensitive-combo skin mostly dry because of winter and the fact that I´m turning 36 in a couple of weeks, I THANK YOU for this video, super informative as per usual but most importantly ETHIC! We need every influencer to learn from you!
thank you so so much hun and I didn't know that about the plant based which is interesting that there is a distinction so thank you so much for sharing... here is to a cruelty free 2021 xxxxx
Thank you for an educative and fair, impartial video. I really appreciate that you always take ethics into consideration when doing reviews. 👏🏻
Aww thank you so so much hun and thank you for taking the time to watch and support the channel xxxx
I'm so glad you said that! I keep wondering the hype around this brand.
Yay! So happy to hear you are searching for cruelty free options! I found this video after doing a search for a cruelty free version of CeraVe. Thank you!
My pleasure hun and I hope the video came in useful.. love x
As a vegan who tries to be cruelty-free, I appreciate this! The product I’ve had the most trouble finding a dupe for is the Cerave Healing Ointment. I’m having dry sensitive skin from using Tretinoin and it sucks to not have found a cruelty free occlusive for red, sensitive areas or to be able to truly the slugging method. Any suggestions?
I find that the ceramedex cream is perfect while on tretinoin! I don’t believe it’s as rich as the healing ointment, but I have never tried that one so I couldn’t tell. But if you get red sensitive areas, have you tried the cream first then tretinoin in about 30-60 min after?
Hi hun thank you so so much for watching and I have been searching for one for some time without much luck but I have a couple of cruelty fee potential dupes on order so I will share them with you as soon as I have tested them... sending lots of love xxxx
Hey! So before I used the ointment I used plain old vaseline and I found that to be just as good as an occlusive and much cheaper. I think you can check it out 😊
Eucerin aquaphor is an amazing ointment, and it’s very occlusive like the cerave healing ointment
@@rochknowles7287 sadly also not cruelty free but yes I’ve heard good things, thank you :)
I still do not understand why you stopped using Cerave. Is it just because of the cruelty free issue? For me it is nonsense. Your medication was tested on animals once and you do not tell the pharmacist that you only want cruelty free medications.
I personally think there is a, difference between testing lifesaving medication on animals and skincare and cosmetics.. Ideally nothing would be but its not exactly essential to test any cosmetic
Hey hun thank you so much for watching and commenting.. I think its all down to personal preference, i dont think testing medicine on animals is as bad as cosmetics or beauty products but that's my personal stance.. There is no judgement for people who still use cerave its just not for me and the majority of the products didn't work for me either so i wanted to share some dupes.. Sending lots of love xxx
Medication testing can ultimately benefit both people and animals as animals need drugs too. Cosmetics and toiletries like these are not essential to our lives, compared to medicines. We can live without these products.
@@heleddflower8082 Washing your body and hydrating it is essential. Tell that to people who have a skin infection or eczema
@@annemarie3593 and we survived for thousands of years without them. And then we managed hundreds of years without testing them on animals. There is no reason my shampoo, moisturiser or mascara needs to be applied to an animal.
Thank you. Bless you. No living creature should suffer for another.
My entire skincare routine is cruelty free except for my moisturizer. I have been through countless moisturizers, but I believe Cerave moisturizing cream was made specifically for my skin lol. Tried those dupes you mentioned, but Cerave had a better effect on my body acne and just overall health of skin.
Same. I moved away from everything except the daily moisturizing lotion. My skin just loves it too much.
Stop worrying about the "cruelty free" thing, it's just marketing.
@@daniela9488 while I agree that a lot of companies will claim cruelty free to sell their products, they are lying. However true cruelty free products are about saving animals from suffering. Please don't confuse the two
@@daniela9488 It’s not just marketing. Companies who are truly cruelty free are so for a a reason and if consumers continue to pretend like their purchases aren’t directly harming & killing animals and the environment companies will continue to not care either. It boggles my mind that someone could ever think a face lotion is worth spraying chemicals into a restrained rabbits eyes or rubbed into wounds made on their skin. Especially when their are millions of other choices. So sad.
cruelty free doesn't matter if it's also not vegan
YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I CLICKED THANK YOU DO MUCH I DONT KNOW WHY IM WRITING IN CAPS IM JUST REALLY HAPPY HEHE
It’s soooo hard to find cruelty free skincare that’s also affordable so thanks!! 🥰
Awww thank you so so much hun I am so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for supporting the channel xxxxx
@@MadAboutSkin aww thank you for replying back! Ur channel is going to get me through the lockdown that was just announced today in the uk so thanks for ur channel as well!
I love The Ordinary amino acids + B5. It is the one of best item from Ordinary single ingredient that working really well on my skin! It makes my face glow with no sticky texture.
I totally agree hun, I only discovered them about 6 months ago and I have been loving them ever since xxxx
Yes then NMF over the top
Cerave's moisturiser gave me the worst milia ever and I instantly stopped using it after that! I'm excited to check out these alternatives! Loving your channel! xxxx
thank you so so much hun and this is something which a lot of other people have said it gave them in the comments below so its something to watch out for... sending lots of love xxxx
Love that you offer options that have better formulation! I've always found the formulation and texture of CeraVe products to be lacking, or to even clog my skin or cause irritation. Plus they changed their formulation recently as well which made it even more irritating to me.
OMG these products sounds amazing, my european ass has been looking for a video like this forever! Cruelty free dupes of cerave, that's available in Europe! Thank you so much!
Rob, I hope that we can still be friends because I really do enjoy Cerave 😆 I’ve used it way before the Tik Tok hype. It just works for my skin.
The moisturizing cream just works well on my combo dehydrated skin. It’s not heavy, sinks in and leaves my face semi matte. I enjoy the PM lotion for the summer.
I rotate in different cleansers but I do always have a bottle of the foaming and hydrating cleanser.
That being said, I do use and try different brands. I love skincare too much to only use one brand haha. I want to try the Inkey List ceramide cream but not sure it’s available here.
Happy New Year 🥳
Haha Tina, of course we can still be friends lol.. I actually thought of you and one other subscriber when I was filming this as I know you love the brand.. I am a firm believer in using what works for you and so I would never judge anyone for sticking with Cerave..
Happy New Year to you and all your family hun, I hope 2021 has got off to a good start for you.. xxxx
Me too I love cerave and it works for my skin, I've been using it for 2 1/2 years, and the price point is still a lot cheaper for the mils than all the other brands, xxxx
My husband has been using the CeraVe SA cream for years and I love the CeraVe resurfacing retinol serum
Love it. I switched my Cerave PM Moisturizing Lotion (wanted the niacinamide for my redness) for Rosacare and have been so much happier with the redness calming effects of the licorice in RC. I hope your holidays were very merry, my friend and cheers to an amazing new year!
Aww thank you so so much hun and im having a great start to 2021 so far so long may that continue, I hope you are too hun xxxxx
You know, old fashioned does not mean bad. Newer is not always better. Glycerin has also been around for awhile and it is a wonderful ingredient. I still love petroleum jelly, it is the only thing that works on my chapped lips.
Hey Rob,
I don't use Cerave, but that Inkey List night ceramides product looks nice. Great recommendations as usual! I hope you have a wonderful week!
hey Nina, its so so good especially on those days where your skin is in need of a little more hydration, I hope you love it as much as me .. Happy Monday hun and I hope your week is off to an amazing start xxxx
Thank you for this video Rob! Great recommendations. I am going to try the Ceramedx cream. The thing about CeraVe is the amount of ceramides in their products and that they are high on the ingredient list. Can't seem to find that anywhere else.
Thank you. I did not know cerave wasn’t cruelty free
Its a pleasure hun thank you so so much for watching xxx
Nothing is cruelty free and all is. EU banned animal testing some years ago and since most big brands want to sell there they must comply. However all ingredients were at some point tested on animals in the past. The "cruelty free" claim is bogus. Btw loreal started to replace animal in vivo testing with in vitro long ago and has invested a lot of r&d in those in vitro techniques. Check theecowell in ig.
YESSS to the ceramide night treatment. It’s soooo good. One of my favourite products, I would say, ever! Great video Rob! X
Happy New Year Rob!
Hardcore Cerave fan here but I get it doesn't work for everyone. Great vid for people looking for alternatives tho.
Best wishes for 2021 🙂
Happy New Year hun, i hope your having a great start to 2021 and thank you so much for sharing your experience with the brand.. Sending lots of love xxxx
Thank you for this video. In this day and age I don't know why all skin care isn't cruelty free. We don't need to torture animals to find out if a chemical will cause damage.
I just love the name Holifrog. The Dewy Drops sound nice. Xx
OMG yes I totally agree, if they were a little cheaper I would buy the whole line for sure, I will be trying more from them this year though xxxx
Great video. :) I have a Walmart that is like 5 minutes from my house, and they sell CeraVe products. Very accessible. However, I will not buy them because CeraVe is not cruelty free. For ceramides, I use the Ceramide Night treatment by the Inkey List.
I do like your channel... honestly I do, but I can’t help think that you have a personal vendetta against Cerave as a brand apart from the fact that they’re not cruelty free. You always seem to rail against the brand most times I come across your channel.
Hey hun thank you so much for watching and thank you so much for the support on the channel.. K don't personally have a vendetta against cerave, i have done 2 videos now on why i don't use them and the other videos have been unbiased product reviews (some products i have liked, the majority i have not).. Putting the animal testing aside i just don't think most of their products are that good but it's personal preference and i would never judge someone who thought differently.. Sending lots of love xxx
My saviour for the past few months has been the superdrug simply pure hydrating serum. Full of ceramides, and other fab ingredients. It's cruelty free and very affordable. I have to remember that superdrug do have some hidden gems.
YES YES YES this is an amazing dupe for sure.. I love Superdrug so much their skincare lines are great and all cruelty free which is amazing xxxx
Heyaa rob
Sorry to say but cervea is only the brand that did not irritates. I tried aveeno, dermol and simple brand all the good none fragrances brand and it all made me itch and irritated me a lot so I thought to try cerave and it worked did not irritate me. But yes am thinking to go and look for an cutlery free product which is good for dry and super sensitive skin. Plus I have really irritated skin which sometime itch and gets very flakey plus I have kp on my arms and legs and I tried cervea with the salicylic acid in but it itched me when I put it on I can’t use anything with salicylic acid in.. just my skin is super super irritated when I put anything on it so I have to be careful that’s why am abit skeptical to try anything else apart from cervea because my skin is very sensitive. Do u recommend anything. Forget to say I have rosacea on my cheeks which are always red lol.
This is a lifesaver. I am going cruelty free and I admit I bought into the cerave hype. I'm using up the 3 products I have from them and then goodbye!
Its a pleasure hun and i hope you enjoy the dupes... sending you so much love xxxxx
I enjoy Simple Skincare. They're cruelty free, gentle (fragrance free), affordable and available worldwide. Love their cleanser and some of their moisturisers
Thank you so much for watching hun and sending you lots of love xxx
THANK YOU for featuring Ceramedx! I have been using the lotion as my day and night moisturizer. I find it at my local grocery store. It's a few dollars more, but not enough to be a deal breaker. As I run out of my CeraVe, I'm replacing it with Ceramedx.
Great video idea! I will be checking out some of these Dupes!
Thank you so so much Zac, hope your having an amazing start to 2021 xxxx
Hello! You mentioned to just add the amino acids to a basic moisturizer for a good alternative, but what came to mind is the fact that most of us watching do t have basic moisturizers, as we watch skincare tutorials to find something better than basic, so I found myself scratching my head. I don’t think I have or know of good one! 😳 Would you recommend a basic, affordable moisturizer that would be a good possible base to add serums to?
I have combination skin, 49 YO and the 10% lactic acid from The Ordinary barely itched for 5 minutes if that, so I apparently have skin as strong as yours! going to get the high % AHA this week
Glad I found you. I love your channel. Look forward to you coming to Austin, Texas!! 😁😉
Thank you so so much hun and thats a really good point about the moisturiser.. when I say basic I mean something which doesn't have too many active ingredients in, something like the ordinary natural moisturising factors or a drugstore equivalent which will just seal in the hydration... I hope this makes sense and sending lots of love from here in the UK xxxx
FINALLY!!!! Ugh! I’m so sick of Cerave!!!! I’m vegan and obviously I don’t use brands who animal test but I’m a skincare junkie who loves hearing others fav products and I’m tired of every single skincare youtuber recommending Cerave! I’ve been looking for this exact video for months now. 🙌
I liked CeraVe, but unfortunately they are not cruelty free so...I don't really purchase them anymore. Dupes are a great alternative! Thank you x As always-fab video!
I enjoy Cerave quite a bit since it was kind of "introductory" for me on my journey of loving skin care? I honestly really love their cream-to-foam cleanser, their SA cleanser, and their moisturizing cream. However, I do want to look at other options (especially cruelty free options) now that my skincare collection has expanded.
Really have been interested in the cocokind matcha moisturizer but am looking at a couple options before committing.
Thanks for all the good dupes! ✨✨✨
It was never a secret that they weren’t cruelty free, sure thing it would be more ideal if they were.
I still love their products and will keep continue to use them.
thank yo so much for watching and sending lots of love xxxx
This was a brilliant topic and I'm so grateful for those suggestions. I have been using Cerave but wanted CF dupes so this has been a great helpful video.
Its a total pleasure hun thank you so so much for watching hun.. Sending you lots of love xxxx
Thanks for the info, I have been looking for dupes for the hydrating cleanser :)
Its a pleasure Monica, I hope this gave you some ideas.. sending lots of love xxxx
My HG from cerave is their SA cleanser, cerave PM lotion, eye cream and light weight spf 30. I’ve tried finding dupes but still can’t replace them after several years. The SA cleanser helps to gently exfoliate my skin. I’ve tried other SA cleansers and they burned my skin. The cerave PM lotion had the perfect consistency for under makeup. I’ve recently started using la roche-possum double repair moisturizer at night because it’s a bit thicker. I haven’t tried it under makeup yet. The eye cream sits well under makeup too and doesn’t give me milia. The light weight spf also sits well with make up and he allowed me to be consistent with my spf. I do occasionally try new products to see if I can replace cerave but just haven’t been able to replace these four.
Thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxxx
But remember: more ingredients = more risk of allergics reactions. So, it's not ideal just to have a longer ingredients list.
Omg yess the A.Florence moisturizer is so worth it! I have the light version and it is a holy grail product for my oily skin!
PS: I discovered your channel a few days and have been totally binge watching your videos haha
Aww thank you so so much for checking out the channel and for such a lovely comment.. i totally agree with you on the A. Florence moisturiser its so so good and totally worth the money.. sending lots of love xxx
hi mas 🤗
happy new year 🎊🥳🎆🥂
thanks for sharing this info on cerave and comparable dupes.
its a total pleasure hun and thank you so so much for watching.. Happy new year and sending lots of love xxxx
Greay video!!!! Honestly Cerave broke me out a little.. sometimes i dont understand the hype, i guess it worked for other people
In my country theres only La roche posay and Inkey list.. so im using mainly these brands❤🥰and im perfectly satisfied
Cicaplast Baum from La Roche Posay is a great moisturizer. Rob recommended it in a video a while back and I've had a great experience soothing and moisturizing my skin while on adapalene.
@@nasianikolova i so wanna use that!!! Ive bought tje entire Effaclar line and a toleriane moisturizer, i wanna try cicaplast too!! Is it good for oily acne prone skin?
@@annamelai8356 my skin is sensitive, combination, acne prone and I haven't had any irritation. I usually use it at night as it takes a little longer to absorb. I love that it has ceramides and it really helps soothe my skin. I'd recommend it.
As if you read my mind 😃
I didn't know till recently that CeraVe wasn't cruelty free till u mentioned it in previous post. I use their PM moisturizer and once finished I wanted to look into a substitute.
Love the Inkey List so will try that one instead.
Thanxxx for this video !
Hey Rob! Great video and some of those dupes look very promising. I loathe the Cerave cleansers -- they all feel very stripping and harsh on my skin. However, the PM lotion is like an all time favourite 😁 I can't believe you don't like it, but like you said everything won't work for everyone even when we have similar skin types. It's funny because I love it precisely because I don't find it to be greasy and it works well as just a basic moisturizer that I can count on to not conflict with my retinol or leave my skin feeling bogged down. I also love the texture and finish. But ok, you hate it so we agree to disagree 😊 Hope you're having a lovely weekend.
Haha we can agree to disagree.. Its so funny as i know a lot of people who say its one of the best products around and never greasy and i know a lot who had the same experience as me which is totally odd.. I always say if a product works for you then keep on using it :) sending you lots of love xxx xx
Hi Rob! What are your thoughts of vanicream? please do a review if you haven't already. I prefer vanicream than cerave
hey hun thank you so much for watching, I haven't tried it as its so hard to get here in the UK but I will keep trying as the ingredients list looks amazing... sending lots of love xxxx
I don't think Vanicream is cruelty free either...
I have used the CeraVe foaming cleanser and I do think it's really good (and I will continue to use it) but I have been loving the Inkey List's salicylic acid cleanser a lot more (just not twice daily). I have a few Paula's Choice products on my skincare (obsessed) shelf but I would never compare their price to CeraVe's even in the UK, especially considering quantities and very frequent sales om CeraVe on different websites.
(Also, PC is cheaper in the USA too, not sure why everyone is exploiting the UK 👀 - even pre-Brexit 😕). Sending love for 2021 💛
Cerave Made me Break out in Lumps!! Funnily enough I have been using the Nivea Creme, in the blue tin.
it did the same for me hun but then Nivea did too lol, I am glad its working for you though xxxx
Hey Rob, Happy New Year! I love how you have done time stamps! I am based in the UK and was unable to find Ceramedx here, unless from there website and we have to pay for shipping. The cream is a bit more expensive compared to cerave which I do not mind but with the shipping on top (as it is coming from not the UK) it will be out of my budget. Do you have any other face cream dupes which are budget-friendly and available in the UK? (for dry skin) Thank you x
Hi there! I'm glad I found your channel recently. You post great content and I love your energy! I wanted to ask; have you ever tried the Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser? It is vegan and cruelty free and I have found it could also be an alternative to CeraVe. I'm vegan and would love cruelty free options as well. Difficult task because I have extremely sensitive skin and many V/CF products contain things that irritate my skin. Ceramedex is awesome as well or maybe even Hempz (the fragrance free one)
🎉✨🎉 Congrats on 23k 😘🥰😍. 🎉✨🎉
aww thank you so so much hun, honestly I need to pinch myself every time I look at the subscriber count as its just so amazing how supportive people have been.. sending lots of love xxxx
The CeraVe products are great for me as I'm rebuilding my skin barrier. Unfortunately I haven't taken care of my skin in this Colorado altitude over the years & caught up with me. I don't like they're tested on critters but I'm not going to waste what I've purchased. Thank you for the options & dupes after I run out.
Hey hun thank you so much for watching and I totally agree with you, never waste product if you have it and of course if something is working well for you then I would stick with it.. I am just hoping that this video will be useful for people looking to switch it up if they are in a position to and would like to try something different... sending you lots and lots of love xxxx
For anyone searching for a replacement of the Cerave lotions I would suggest trying the Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb cream. It has a similar base to Cerave but uses a teensy amount of plant oil in place of silicone (takes only a moment longer to absorb and leaves a smooth, non greasy finish) and has the addition of multiple peptides and green tea. Very soothing for sensitive skin, lightweight, fragrance free. A nice one for face and body. Decent sized tube for the $ too and they are a cruelty free brand.
Thank you so so much for sharing these recommendations they are so useful and sending you lots of love xxxxx
Hi Rob, I carefully listened to your video and I will give it some more consideration. I have been using the CeraVe night creme but . . . since taking better care of my skin, I am finding the night creme way, way, way, too thick and greasy. Once my jar is empty I will try the Inkey List ceramide night creme. I have just about finished my Purito sunscreen, any more info on the Make Prem? As always, love your channel and gave you a BIG thumbs up Cheers ~ P
Hey hun, I am in the same position as you, finishing off the purito and staring longingly at the make prep waiting to hear the results of the testing.. there has been some data released to show its the one which performed best and closest to the spf 50 claimed which is good and I think this is a positive but it will be about a month until we know more... the inkey list ceramide cream is amazing but I tend to use it on the nights I am a little drier as its very rich.. Sending you lots and lots of love xxxxxx
Hahaha told ya would watch it right away!! I hate with passion the cerave pm cream, it was so stingy on my face, I couldn't!! Thanks for the recommendations!! I think I will definitely try the inkey list cream you mentioned, I love this brand ( I did try a korean brand called good cera, it has a lot of ceramides and it's great for summer but for me during winter is too light) Kisses Rob and have a fantastic rest of the day
I think the cerave pm creme stings because of the niacinamide. I used it up and it only was irritating the first uses. But I also think it wasn't that moisturizing. It was fine paired with a serum tho.
Hey hun thank you so so much for watching and i hope all is amazing with you.. I love the sound of that korean company i will have to check them out for summer as i love lightweight in summer.. Sending lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin hey lovely!! Yes, give it a try to that cream! It's really nice!! Might work for you during winter tho, lots of love 😘 xx
I've tried the Paula choice cleanser. It does not make my face feel like the cerave. It's a little drier. The hydration of the cerve makes my face feel like i've already Been moisturized. The Paulas choice I need to use moisturizer right after were my face feels tight. When it comes to cleansing, I want a beautiful silky balm and a hydrating cleanser . It doesn't need to have anything in it. Because it's a cleanser, it's gonna be washed down the drain. It is to get the oil sebum off my skin, that's it.. I haven't tried another cleansers That feels the same as the Cerave. I don't mind spinning money on active and even a beautiful moisturizer... But my cleanser needs to be basic and do one job only. And that's to clean the skin without stripping And leave my skin feeling hydrated.
Oooh very interesting 👍👏 thanks for the options Rob 😘. How about a video on moisturisers with SPF ? I do use the Cerave AM especially since with the Purito scandal ... I now want SPF in my moisturiser too just to be on the safe side 😉
Oh thats an amazing idea for a video thank you so so much for the suggestion... sending you lots of love xxxxx
Never used CeraVe. Love Ceramedx, but I am allergic to nuts, so can’t use the facial moisturizer with sweet almond oil. The body lotion works great on my face. May also try to check out A. Florence. ❤️❤️
Hey hun, I actually didn't realise people allergic to nuts struggle with the oils too, I think thats because I have always been allergic to dairy but when its in skincare I don't seem to have an issue- guess thats because its a totally different allergy but super interesting to know.. sending lots of love xxxx
The only product I use from them is the cerave night cream which I love. I think some of their cleansers and moisturizers are a little overhyped, but im glad they work for some people. Also I've tried that paulas choice cleanser and its amazing
Same here hun i think they are over hyped but if they work for people then i always say to them keep on using them. Thank you so much for watching and sharing and sending lots of love xxxx
Cerave products made my skin break out like nothing else!! Little dry bumps all over my face, red lumps etc and 2 weeks later, I'm still trying to fix it!! My skin care journey continues....😑 And... Who knew they weren't cruelty free!!? 😱 Shocking.
I totally agree, its a shame more people don't know they are not cruelty free but the products didn't work for my acne prone skin at all so I cut them out a while back anyway... sending lots of love xxxxx
the whole point of cerave is to provide good, basic skincare, at an affordable price.
So, you can't recommend a £30 moisturiser (50ml) or a £17 cleanser (100ml) and say it is a dupe.
It’s a dupe in the fact that it’s more ethical which is as much as a deciding factor in whether someone will buy a product as price is for others. Not all dupes are to do with price.
Every time I go to the store, literally any store, that carries CeraVe there's always just a handful of products left on the shelf. They're almost always sold out of everything. Admittedly, when I tried some of their products my skin was not a fan. While I love that there's lots of the barrier repair ingredients in there they just use way to much/too heavy occlusives for my skin. I'm admittedly still trying to find products that are repairing/healing without aggravating my acne and easily clogged pores.
This is a great video!!
I did purchase also some cleansers and the Cerave cream, just ot try and I wasn´t impressed at all!!! - The cream wasn´t hydrating or moisturising enough. I ended up mixing it with argan and apricot kernel oil ot use it on my body.
- The Hydrating cleanser is just so itchy and almost burns my skin. I had to give it away.
- The Foaming cleanser is ok but just that. I will probably use it on my body
- The SA cleanser is actually quite good. I use it a couple times a week on my t-zone and its fine. Actually much better than the Inkey Lists as it doesn´t dry my skin of.
I love videos about dupes! 🙏 🙏 🙏
Ca 3:40 I love allantoin too! Allantoin is the ingredient that makes me prefer The Inkey List niacinamide before The Ordinary’s (I have and use both). It makes TIL’s niacinamide serum much nicer on the skin 🥰 and it’s a fantastic calming product.
It is good to know about all options. I will look into that inkey list ceramides moisturizer in my next cycle
The brand is okay for very sensitive skins or those who are starting with skincare. When you know what you need you know you want more complex formulas that will actually deliver great results instead of a simple CeraVe average.
Hi Rob cereve doesn't really work for me tbh. The facial lotion and moisturising lotion in the pump bottle are too lightweight and even the cream in the jar isn't enough for my super dry skin. The hydrating cleanser is fine, but not something I'm in love with (used as a morning or second cleanse after a oil/balm).
An option I like better is the illiyoon ceramide ato cream (available from stylevana or yesstyle), which when ordered from Asian sites is around £13 for 150mls. The pyunkang yul ato cream is also a good option and a similar price - it is cruelty free. They're a better texture, contain ceramides/cholesterol/fatty acids and are more hydrating in my opinion. The LRP toleraine hydrating cleanser works very similarly to the cereve hydrating cleanser, but it's a better texture though unfortunately not CF.
The ceremedx mentioned is easily available in the US, but not here in the UK and the other option is at least double the price at £31 for 50mls. I may try the Inkey list ceramide night treatment as a day cream - I know it won't be enough for my severe dryness overnight. I'm currently using the FAB ultra repair cream as a daycream and the Altruist urea cream at night. I need something really rich in the Scottish Winter and most face creams just don't deliver enough moisture and occlusion for me overnight. This is why I often use body creams on face/neck/chest overnight and use serums etc for active ingredients and barrier supportive ingredients. I'm currently using the Superdrug pure serum for my ceramide hit at night - it's super affordable. It may be a good option under a basic moisturiser for ceramides and very inexpensive, even with the two layers. It may work really well alone for an oily skin, or under sunscreen. Best wishes.
Oo can’t wait to watch 💕🌟!!
I always learn so much from your videos! This is great info. Thanks! I hated cerave pm and confused me about the hype. I do really like both the cerave moisturizing lotion for pm and the hydrating cleanser for AM, but I discovered an improved dupe here in the US. Walmart equate beauty and rite aid day logic, although not sure how to know if it is cruelty free. Very affordable dupes though. And both are incredibly soothing to the skin. I'm assuming it's the ceramides? I definitely need them due to retinoid use
Hey hun thank you so so much and i love the sound of that product and i just checked and they are cruelty free which is amazing.. Thank you so much for sharing xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin Yes I have been using those 2 for over 2 years. Try new things occasionally, but always go back to them. The equate beauty moisturizing lotion is 12 oz pump bottle for $9! Incredible considering the great ingredients. Thank you for checking into it, and I am so happy to hear the brand is cruelty free too!!!!
I loooove when you say "gorgeous"
Haha thank you so so much hun and so glad you are enjoying the content... sending you lots of love xxxx
Super helpful video! Will defo buy (right now!) and try adding The Ordinary amino acid to existing 🧴 Thanks 😊
Awww thank you so so much for watching hun and I am so glad you found the video useful... sending you lots of love xxxx
So glad for this video. I use the ceramedx facial lotion now and I think it’s better for my dry skin than the CeraVe pm. I want to try the. A Florence cream!
Hey hun thank you so so much for watching and sharing and I totally agree with you its a gorgeous cream.. I hope you get the chance to try the a Florence as its a gorgeous product and so worth the money xxxx
Very helpful video, thank you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 What about The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors? I think it has ‘pre-ceramides’ 🤔 I love it but think I might be missing out on ‘proper’ ceramides??
That's a really good point.. Ore ceramides are a posh way of saying molecules that the body can then transform into ceramides.. It means your skin has to do a little extra work but it will still increase your skin ceramide levels so i think it's a great option. Hope your having a fantastic start to 2021 xxx
Luv your videos but I think this was a miss people go for cerave cuz is budget friendly is a bit on the high but all your suggestion even though great ones are very out of the budget of many 😔
Hey hun, thank you so much for watching and for the feedback, the issue is that here in the UK cerave are a lot more expensive than in other countries and so a lot of these dupes are in the same price bracket as them, this may not be the case in the US.. Sending lots of love xxxx
Love the fact that you now have 23k subscribers. Can you get Ceramedx in the UK?
aww thank you so so much hun and I am totally overwhelmed whenever I see the sub count its so amazing how supporting people have been... you can order it on amazon which is where I get mine :) sending lots of love xxxx
havent finished watching but i hope ceremedx is on the list, i wanna buy it because it looks like a good alternative to cerave which has been the best cream for my eczema on ny face
i was right
Haha you were spot on hun and its a great brand so I hope you love them as much as I do xxxxxx
Thank you so much for speaking up about animal cruelty. It makes me sad and angry that most skincare influencers dont give a fuck when it comes to animal testing… and most people should know by now that Cerave is definitely NOT cruelty free.
Thank you for doing this! Any good vegan dupes for Cerave's Healing Ointment (specifically with petrolatum)? This is one that Dr. Dray on UA-cam is always recommending...
Hi Rob, I think we need to know more about European brands here in US. Thank you for your video!
Have you ever tried Ceramedx cleanser?
This was a great idea for a video thank you so much!
Its a pleasure hun and thank you so so much for watching xxxxx
I was sooo sad that they aren't cruelty free their cleansers are the bomb
I really like E.L.F.’s skincare products, they have ceramides. Pacifica also has products with ceramides now.
2nd comment - yup copy cat, but will try lol, love allotonin! The plus centella one sounds great too. Sooo .... Cerave, tried many of their products, moisturizers, sunscreen, cleansers bla bla bla a couple years ago & couldn’t figure out all the rage, truly, just couldn’t (& that’s at drugstore American prices!!). Great post, thanks 😊. BTW, is first aid cruelty free? I’m confused with the info I’m finding.
Hey hun Happy Sunday and i am so glad i am not the only one who didn't get the hype lol.. It is a little confusing with first aid beauty so i have emailed them to clarify and await a response.. On the face of it it looks like they are no longer cruelty free but i am waiting for confirmation.. Sending lots of love xxxx
Needed this!! Thank you ❤️😊
Aww thank you so so much hun and thank you for watching... I hope your having a great art to 2021 xxxxx
@@MadAboutSkin thank you sweets!!! Happy 2021! Wishing you health, happiness, and lots of positivity this year ❤️😊
Wow. I just seriously invested in this Brand and it actually does work for me- Sad to know that it's not cruelty free -.. time for me to switch it up again.
I know it is such a shame for a lot of people as the brand does work for many peoples skin... Thank you so much for watching and sending lots of love xxxx
I don’t always share your opinion, but, I still enjoy your videos. Too bad Cerave is not cruelty free. The products are fantastic and extremely affordable. Cya later
Hey Susy, I never judge, the brand is not for me but i always say to people use what works for your skin and of course your wallet.. Their products really didn't work for me and i think they are over hyped but for people looking for simple and affordable they really can work well for them.. I just wanted to offer some dupes for people looking to move away from the brand.. Sending you lots of love xxxx
As a “skincare collector” I. have to say, all the products you mentioned are gorgeous dupes
I have been using Ceramedx and love it. I too will only use cruelty free products and this company (Earth Science) is great!! :)
Thank you! So helpful
Its a total pleasure hun thanks for watching xxxx
I have only tried 2 Cerave products: the eye cream 👎🏻 millia; and the smoothing cream for the body, this I like and it works great. I tried de A.Florence cream last winter an it was gorgeous. Now I am using Ceramol, it’s and Italian brand that uses 311 ratio ceramides/cholesterol/oils. 👌🏼
hey hun thank you so much for sharing and for your recommendations I will have to try out that brand as they sound amazing... sending lots of love xxxxx