CeraVe
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
A lightweight, fragrance-free, oil-free night moisturizer for all skin types with niacinamide, three ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
- Niacinamide, ceramides NP, AP and EOP, hyaluronic acid
- Marketed as fragrance free
- oily skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
Who it's for: All skin types (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free
- No scent flags recorded
- No sensitivity flags recorded
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Label answers before you buy
Manufacturer source · Label checked . Label facts only, not testing or medical advice: what these answers can't tell you.
Is CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion fragrance-free?
The brand markets it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion suitable for all skin types?
The brand lists it for all skin types. It is sold as fragrance free.
Is the cetearyl alcohol in this formula drying?
No. CETEARYL ALCOHOL is a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens a formula. It isn't the drying alcohol (ethanol) people try to avoid.
Does the formula list niacinamide?
Yes. The label lists NIACINAMIDE.
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- GLYCERIN: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
Ingredient-origin reference and limitations · How we record vegan evidence
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 24 of the 69 products in Daily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams with a recorded ingredient list.
- Its 24-ingredient list is one of the shortest among the 69 products in Daily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams with a recorded list (median 42).
What it is
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion is a lightweight night moisturizer for all skin types. Without SPF, it’s the evening partner to CeraVe’s AM lotions.
Key ingredients
- Niacinamide: CeraVe says it may help calm skin and reduce water loss.
- Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier, keeping moisture in.
- Hyaluronic acid: Listed as sodium hyaluronate; CeraVe says it supports moisture balance.
- MVE technology: CeraVe’s controlled-release system for longer-lasting hydration.
How to use
Apply generously to your face and neck at night. On first use, the pump may need 10 to 20 presses to prime.
Who should be careful
CeraVe sells it as fragrance free, oil free and non-comedogenic, and no fragrance appears on the recorded list. It doesn’t contain SPF, so use a sunscreen in the morning.
What the brand claims
CeraVe says it’s developed with dermatologists. The page gives no clinical figures for this lotion.
Sources
- https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/pm-facial-moisturizing-lotion (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Daily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams |
|---|---|
| Brand | CeraVe |
| When to use | Night |
| Texture | Lightweight lotion |
| Key ingredients | Niacinamide, ceramides NP, AP and EOP, hyaluronic acid |
| Free from | CeraVe says fragrance free and oil free |
| Brand says it suits | oily, dry, combination, sensitive, normal skin |
| Fragrance | Sold as fragrance free |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | No scent or sensitivity flags recorded |
| Full ingredient list | AQUA / WATER / EAU, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, NIACINAMIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, DIMETHICONE, CETEARETH-20, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary. |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
Can I use it in the morning?
It has no SPF, so CeraVe positions it for night; use a sunscreen during the day.
Is it oil free?
Yes, according to CeraVe.