The Best Drugstore Skincare

• Three ceramides plus cholesterol, hyaluronic acid and petrolatum
• Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and NEA Seal of Acceptance
• Works on face and body, suitable from age 3 per the brand

• CeraVe recommends its lighter Daily Moisturizing Lotion for oily skin
• Tub packaging means dipping fingers in unless using the pump version

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• Fragrance-free formula with three ceramides, hyaluronic acid and the National Eczema Association Seal
• Cleans without the tight, stripped feeling that foaming washes can leave
• Reviewed's testers found it removed light makeup and mascara on its own

• Barely lathers, which some people dislike in a face wash
• Some Reddit users say it does not rinse clean and leaves a film

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• 12% lactic acid exfoliates and moisturizes in one step
• Fragrance-, dye-, paraben- and phthalate-free
• Large bottle for under $20

• Can sting on sensitive, broken or freshly shaved skin
• Increases sun sensitivity, so sunscreen is required

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• Free of fragrance, sulfates, soap and parabens, and allergy tested
• Ceramide-3, niacinamide and glycerin support the moisture barrier while cleansing
• A creator on tretinoin reported a big difference after almost a month of use

• Recommended by the brand for normal to dry skin, so oily skin may prefer a foaming cleanser
• Cream texture is not designed to foam, so it lacks the lather some people expect

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• Very short ingredient list without fragrance, botanical extracts or essential oils
• NEA Seal of Acceptance and non-comedogenic
• Suitable for all ages according to the brand

• No ceramides or other barrier-supporting actives
• Thick, occlusive feel can be too heavy, especially for oily skin

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• Fragrance-free and formulated for sensitive skin
• Removes everyday makeup with no rinsing, including waterproof mascara per a blogger
• Leaves skin soft rather than sticky or tight

• Can sting if a soaked pad gets into the eyes
• Heavy makeup may need several pads or a follow-up cleanse

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• Visibly flattens surfaced whiteheads overnight in reviewer tests
• Drug-free hydrocolloid suits sensitive skin
• Acts as a physical barrier against picking

• Little benefit on deep, cystic or closed blemishes
• Opaque enough that it is best worn overnight

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• Fragrance-, preservative- and paraben-free
• Soothes chapped, cracked lips quickly in reviewer tests
• Hygienic squeeze tube

• Contains beeswax, so it is not vegan
• A recent brand-site review reports tube caps cracking

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