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CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion INCI Breakdown: Ceramides, Niacinamide & Ceteareth-20 Check
4% Niacinamide + 3 essential ceramides at pH 5.8. Contains Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth-20 (watch for closed comedones in acne-prone skin).
Recommended Spacing: 5 Minutes
Apply in the AM only if paired with broad-spectrum SPF 30–50+ and separated from antagonistic pH/redox actives.
In the PM, Zero active conflicts (ideal retinoid buffer), but pairs Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth-20 which can trigger closed comedones in highly congestion-prone skin.
Immediate layering across a ΔpH 2.2 gap (> 1.8 threshold) buffers the acid's un-ionized free-acid fraction while risking transient nicotinic-acid prostaglandin D2 capillary flushing.
Immediate layering across a ΔpH 2.2 gap (> 1.8 threshold) buffers the acid's un-ionized free-acid fraction while risking transient nicotinic-acid prostaglandin D2 capillary flushing.
Immediate layering across a ΔpH 2.2 gap (> 1.8 threshold) buffers the acid's un-ionized free-acid fraction while risking transient nicotinic-acid prostaglandin D2 capillary flushing.
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Layering low-pH keratolytic acids (pH 3.0–3.8) with nuclear retinoids strips the stratum corneum barrier, accelerates acid-catalyzed retinoid degradation, and causes severe retinoid dermatitis.
- AM Prep: pH 5.5 Gentle Amino-Acid Cleanser or Water Rinse [pH 5.5 · Pat dry]
- AM Barrier + Photoprotection: Physiological Ceramide Moisturizer + Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ [pH 5.8 · Mandatory final step]
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Esthetician & Cosmetic Chemist FAQ
What is the formulation pH and full INCI profile of CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion?
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion is formulated at pH 5.8 ($17). Full INCI: Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Hyaluronic Acid, Cholesterol.
Which skincare actives conflict with CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion?
Zero active conflicts (ideal retinoid buffer), but pairs Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth-20 which can trigger closed comedones in highly congestion-prone skin.
Is CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion comedogenic or fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe?
Run the pre-loaded INCI analyzer above to inspect positional comedogenicity (0–5) and C12–C24 Malassezia lipid ester triggers for every ingredient in PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion.