Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
Oil-free facial moisturizer for all skin types Weightless Feel on Skin
Refreshing, lightweight texture with a weightless feel on skin
A facial moisturizer is a key part of any skincare routine. And a gel moisturizer can help provide your skin with much-needed hydration—without leaving it feeling greasy or sticky after application. We recommend choosing a lightweight, non-comedogenic gel moisturizer that features beneficial ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel provides lasting hydration with a weightless feel on skin. This hydrating facial gel delivers powerful moisturizing ingredients in a refreshing, lightweight texture. Its fast-absorbing, water-based formula glides onto skin easily without tugging or pulling. Skin is left feeling softer, soothed, and hydrated after use. It also layers well under makeup and sunscreen.
Our lightweight moisturizer with three essential ceramides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and MVE Technology delivers all-day, continuous hydration. Developed with dermatologists, it’s suitable for all skin types (including sensitive skin) and is fragrance-free, paraben-free, and oil-free.
AQUA / WATER / EAU, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, PROPANEDIOL, DIMETHICONE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, SILICA, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, CHOLESTEROL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TOCOPHEROL, CHLORPHENESIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, XANTHAN GUM, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, BENZOIC ACID (CODE F.I.L. T70024611/1)
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- Water-based gel moisturizer with a weightless feel on skin
- Refreshing, lightweight texture
- Absorbs quickly and glides easily onto skin
- Layers well under sunscreen and makeup
- Formulated with ceramides: Key components of the skin’s natural barrier
- Formulated with hyaluronic acid: Attracts hydration to the skin’s surface and helps the skin retain moisture
- Formulated with niacinamide: Known to help calm the skin
- MVE Technology: Continually releases moisturizing ingredients for all-day hydration
- Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, paraben-free, and oil-free
- Suitable for all skin types (including oily skin, normal skin, dry skin, and sensitive skin)
- Developed with dermatologists
- Apply liberally to the face and neck in the morning and at night after cleansing, or as directed by a physician.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
- In the morning, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
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Gel Formula
Refreshing, lightweight texture with a weightless feel on skin -
Fragrance Free
Fragrance-free formula -
Hyaluronic Acid
Helps retain skin's natural moisture
Applying CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel is like giving my skin a drink of water. The cool gel texture is exactly the kind of thing I would want to put on my face in the summer. Its thin formula with added essential ceramides makes it the perfect moisturizer for oily and dry skin alike. I love the elegant feel and emollient properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is gel moisturizer?
Gel moisturizers are a type of facial moisturizer. These lightweight, water-based products are easy to apply and provide a versatile option for many skin types. CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel is one example of a gel moisturizer. It’s developed with dermatologists to feel weightless on your skin and features a refreshing, oil-free formula that delivers long-lasting hydration without weighing your skin down.
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What’s different about a gel moisturizer?
The texture of gel moisturizers sets them apart; they’re known for being among the most lightweight moisturizer options available. Whereas many creams have a white color, gel moisturizers are usually transparent, with a thin, semi-liquid consistency. In terms of ingredients, gels tend to feature more lightweight moisturizing ingredients (like hyaluronic acid) over the richer, more intensely-moisturizing ingredients found in many creams and lotions (like petrolatum or shea butter).
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Who should use a gel moisturizer?
All skin types can use CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel. However, because of their lightweight texture, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends gel moisturizers as an ideal choice for oily skin, a skin type that over-produces sebum (oil).1 A gel moisturizer for oily skin can help keep your skin hydrated and refreshed, while minimizing excess shine. These products also tend to be oil-free and non-comedogenic (meaning they won’t clog your pores). This can make gel moisturizers a good choice during the hot, humid summer months when skin tends to produce more sebum.
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Is gel moisturizer effective for dry skin?
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel is suitable for all skin types, including oily skin, normal skin, dry skin, and sensitive skin. Our gel formula, with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, glycerin, dimethicone, and our three essential ceramides, can help support the needs of dry skin. Plus, our Ultra-Light Gel Moisturizer includes MVE Delivery Technology, which continually releases moisturizing ingredients for long-lasting hydration. For help choosing the best skincare products for dry, flaky skin, consult a board-certified dermatologist.
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Is gel moisturizer the same as a facial serum?
Although gel moisturizers and serums can sometimes have a similar appearance and texture, they are two different skincare products. CeraVe gel moisturizers hydrate the skin, seal in moisture, and help maintain your skin barrier. Facial serums, on the other hand, are targeted treatments that should be applied before moisturizer.
Whereas serums may be considered an optional skincare step, moisturizers are an essential part of any skincare regimen. Serums are designed to help target specific skin concerns, with highly-concentrated formulas that may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, post-acne marks, and uneven skin tone, just to name a few. If you’re looking to add a facial serum to your routine, one great option to consider is CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum. This refreshing gel-cream serum helps provide instantly smoother, softer skin for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
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How should I apply a gel moisturizer?
Apply CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel to clean skin after your preferred CeraVe face wash and toner (and, optionally, face serum). Apply a generous amount to your face and neck, gently gliding it over all areas of your face (avoiding the eye area). Once the product is fully absorbed, continue with the rest of your CeraVe skincare routine.
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What should I apply after CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel?
In the morning, it’s important to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen after moisturizing—this should be the last step in your routine. We recommend choosing a sunscreen with SPF 30 and three essential ceramides, such as CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen. This ultra-lightweight hybrid sunscreen features mineral and physical sun filters to help absorb and reflect the sun’s damaging rays. It’s also water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.
At night, CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel is the last step in your basic skincare routine. For dry skin in need of extra moisture support, you can also try slugging as a bonus skincare step. Slugging is done by applying an occlusive ointment, such as CeraVe Healing Ointment, to your face at night. This can help seal in moisture and help prevent your skin from drying out overnight. When in doubt, a board-certified dermatologist can help you build the optimal routine to support your skin’s unique needs.
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References
- ”How to Pick the Right Moisturizer for Your Skin.” American Academy of Dermatology Association, 2023.