CeraVe Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm for mature skin
Ceramide Np
Ceramide Ap- Ceramide Eop
Jojoba Seed Oil
Tocopherol
High
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for mature skin; a few pre-cleansers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 excellent makeup removing for your normal skin due to high concentrations of Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, which effectively dissolve impurities.
- Ceramides and jojoba seed oil provide general skincare benefits like hydration and cleansing, supporting your skin's barrier function.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover as part of your PM routine every evening. Start 3x/week and move to daily use as your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. It acts as the very first step to melt away makeup.
- Gently massage a small amount of the makeup remover over dry skin to dissolve makeup, then rinse with warm water. Avoid any harsh rubbing around your eyes.
- Apply this makeup remover directly onto dry skin to effectively break down stubborn makeup and impurities. There is no need to dampen your face beforehand.
- Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid direct contact with your eyes while cleansing.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 8.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this balm is highly recommended by users with sensitive and dry skin for its effective makeup removal without stripping moisture. While most users find it excellent for all types of makeup, a significant number of reviews mention the small product size relative to its price and a plastic-like smell despite the product being fragrance-free.
Highlights
Hydrating and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft”
- “does not dry out face”
- “feels moisturizing”
Small size, poor value Mostly Mentioned
- “Tiny jar (1.3 oz)”
- “expensive for amount”
- “finishes too quickly”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “Dissolves waterproof mascara”
- “melts long-wear foundation”
- “removes stubborn residue”
Gentle on sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “No stinging”
- “non-irritating formula”
Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
- “Melts quickly into oil”
- “silky consistency”
- “spreads easily”
Causes blurry vision Sometimes Noted
- “Cloudy eyes after use”
- “filmy vision”
- “oil gets in eyes”
Leaves oily residue Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves greasy film”
- “requires double cleansing”
- “hard to rinse off completely”
Unpleasant smell Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like plastic”
- “chemical odor”
- “lard-like scent”
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Questions and answers
What makes CeraVe Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm a great fit for mature skin?
This cleanser balm is a great fit because it gently melts away makeup while using ceramides and jojoba seed oil to hydrate and support your skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and leaves your face feeling soft and clean.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
This cleanser is a great fit for mature skin thanks to ceramide Np, ceramide Ap, ceramide Eop, and jojoba seed oil, which help hydrate and support your skin's barrier. Jojoba seed oil also helps improve skin firmness and keep skin smooth.
What do Ceramides do for mature skin?
Ceramides help keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by strengthening the moisture barrier and locking in hydration. This type of skin needs ingredients that rebuild lost moisture and protect against dryness to stay comfortable.
Experimental Dermatology, 2025American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003
What does Ceramide AP do for mature skin?
Ceramide AP helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by supporting the moisture barrier and locking in hydration. Using skincare with ceramides is unlikely to irritate and may improve overall skin texture and moisture levels over time.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This makeup remover goes as the first step in your evening routine and your weekly routine. It is safe and well-suited for your skin, featuring ingredients like jojoba seed oil and ceramides that help support your skin barrier while gently melting away makeup.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser and treatment, such as retinol. It is a great fit for mature skin, and the ceramides and jojoba seed oil help support your skin barrier while you use active ingredients.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine to gently take off makeup and impurities before cleansing. It is safe for daily use and helps keep mature skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it is formulated without harsh ingredients and is safe for daily use. However, it may leave an oily residue that some users dislike.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Water, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Carbomer, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Simmondsia Chinensis Jojoba Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Benzoic Acid, Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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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