CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion — Efficacy 4.4/5.0, Safety 4.9/5.0 | DemythSkin
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CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

MoisturizerBarrier repair, hydration, calming
Efficacy
Strong
4.4 / 5.0
Safety
Excellent
4.9 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid barrier-repairing moisturizer with optimal skin-identical lipids and niacinamide, but efficacy docked for unspecified ceramide concentrations and higher potassium phosphate placement risking mild irritation. Efficacy score of 4.4 reflects clinically synergistic ceramides (NP/AP/EOP), cholesterol, and phytosphingosine mimicking skin's lipid matrix at effective ratios, plus niacinamide at presumed 4-5% for barrier boost and brightening; minor deduction for lack of concentration data, switch to sodium hyaluronate (penetrates better but listed low), and potassium phosphate buffer potentially irritating without pH confirmation (ideal ~5.5).
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerinNiacinamideCeramide NPCeramide APCeramide EOPSodium HyaluronateCholesterolPhytosphingosineCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone
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