CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream for combination skin
Ceramides
Peptide Complex
Niacinamide
Sodium Hyaluronate
Shea Butter
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate hydration for your combination skin, as niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate provide humectant action and barrier repair, but it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively manage oily shine, potentially worsening this condition.
- Ceramides and hyaluronic acid offer excellent moisturizing and barrier-enhancing effects, though the formula may not provide sufficient oil control for your specific needs.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 55.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this cream for its ability to deeply hydrate and repair the skin barrier overnight without feeling overly greasy, making it a favorite for dry, sensitive, and aging skin. Many report waking up with softer, plumper skin and diminished fine lines, although a notable minority criticizes the small jar size and lack of a protective safety seal.
Highlights
Deeply hydrates skin Mostly Mentioned
- “woke up with plump skin”
- “eliminated my dry patches”
- “moisture lasts all night”
- “skin feels baby soft”
Non-greasy texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs surprisingly fast”
- “rich but not oily”
- “doesn't leave sticky residue”
- “matte finish”
Soothes sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “no stinging or redness”
- “great for retinol users”
- “gentle and fragrance-free”
Poor packaging design Often Mentioned
- “no safety seal included”
- “hate dipping fingers in jar”
- “box was unsealed”
- “prefer a pump bottle”
Small product size Often Mentioned
- “jar is tiny”
- “finished in two weeks”
- “wish it came in bigger tub”
- “too little for the price”
Great value Sometimes Noted
- “beats expensive luxury creams”
- “affordable drugstore gem”
- “high quality ingredients for price”
- “effective budget option”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “smooths fine lines”
- “skin looks refreshed”
- “helped with crepey texture”
- “reduced tired look”
Texture too thick Sometimes Noted
- “hard to spread”
- “feels like paste”
- “tugs on skin”
- “too heavy for summer”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “clogged my pores”
- “caused cystic acne”
- “too rich for oily skin”
- “broke me out immediately”
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Questions and answers
How well does CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream work for combination skin?
This cream offers moderate hydration for combination skin using ceramides and sodium hyaluronate, but it may worsen oily shine because it lacks specialized oil-control ingredients. A product for this skin needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients to reduce shine without irritation, along with a balanced formula that delivers hydration without excess oil.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Ceramides, niacinamide, and sodium hyaluronate make this cream a fit by offering moderate hydration and barrier repair, though a product of this type needs specialized ingredients that reduce oily shine and brighten the skin while keeping it balanced and smooth.
What do Ceramides do for combination skin?
Ceramides help balance combination skin by supporting the skin barrier to keep dry areas hydrated without feeling heavy on oily zones. This type of skin needs lightweight hydrators and barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides and cholesterol to maintain a smooth and calm feel across both dry and oily areas.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003Scientific Reports, 2022
What does Peptide Complex do for combination skin?
Peptide Complex helps hydrate combination skin, improve elasticity, and smooth the look of lines with daily use. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may also help firm the skin over time.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cream goes in the evening routine as a treatment step after cleansing and before your final moisturizer. A product for combination skin here needs lightweight hydration along with ingredients that control shine and balance oily areas.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help keep your skin comfortable and protected. Using a barrier-repairing moisturizer with ceramides and hyaluronic acid is likely to reduce dryness and irritation while you use retinoids.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream works best when applied once or twice a day to keep your skin hydrated and supported. Regular daily use helps maintain moisture balance and barrier strength, though combination skin may need added oil-control ingredients to properly manage shine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream is unlikely to cause breakouts for combination skin, as complaints about clogged pores are low. However, because it has a rich texture and lacks oil control, it may feel too heavy in oily areas.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on the body and around the eyes, as its rich moisturizers are gentle and safe for delicate areas. To properly care for thin skin around the eyes and body, a product needs gentle hydrators and barrier-protecting ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol and cetearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Application of Body Lotion for 5 weeks on cosmetic dry skin improved barrier properties, increased levels of cholesterol, ceramides, and long-chain fatty acids, increased beneficial skin bacteria, and enhanced microbiome functional potential compared to baseline.
Scientific Reports, 2022Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Shea Butter, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Saccharide Isomerate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Glycine Soja Sterols, Soybean Sterols, Allantoin, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Dextran, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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