CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel Face Moisturizer 1.75 fl oz — Oil-Free, Fragrance-Free Hydration

CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel is a fast-absorbing, oil-free face moisturizer that delivers long-lasting hydration with ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid in a weightless gel texture.

Designed with dermatologists, this lightweight gel hydrator sinks into skin quickly without leaving a greasy film, making it easy to layer under sunscreen and makeup. The formula uses CeraVe’s MVE delivery system to release moisturizing ingredients gradually, while three essential ceramides help support the skin’s protective barrier. Fragrance-free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic, the gel suits a wide range of skin types that want balanced, matte-feeling hydration.

How does this gel hydrate without feeling heavy?

The product pairs a water-based gel base with hyaluronic acid and CeraVe’s MVE technology to deliver moisture without weight. Hyaluronic acid attracts water to the surface while MVE releases humectants and ceramides over time for sustained hydration.

• Water-based gel texture that absorbs quickly and dries matte.
• Hyaluronic acid draws and holds moisture at the skin’s surface.
• MVE technology provides steady, extended release of ingredients.
• Non-greasy, oil-free formulation suitable for layering.

Will this product clog pores or cause breakouts?

This formula is labeled non-comedogenic and oil-free, formulated to minimize pore-clogging potential. Its lightweight gel base and lack of heavy oils reduce residue on the skin, making it a sensible option for acne-prone or combination skin types.

• Non-comedogenic: formulated to avoid pore blockage.
• Oil-free finish reduces shine and excess sebum buildup.
• Fragrance-free to lower irritation risk for sensitive skin.
• Layers cleanly under treatments, SPF, and makeup without pilling.

What active ingredients should I expect and what do they do?

The gel includes three targeted actives to support hydration and barrier health: ceramides replenish lipids, niacinamide soothes and evens skin tone, and hyaluronic acid draws in moisture. These work together to hydrate immediately and help maintain skin balance over time.

• Ceramides (1, 3, 6-II) help restore and maintain the skin’s protective barrier.
• Niacinamide helps calm and support skin comfort.
• Hyaluronic acid attracts moisture to the skin’s surface for plumpness.
• MVE technology ensures extended delivery of these ingredients.

How and when should I use this moisturizer in my routine?

Apply the ultra-light gel after cleansing and any water-based serums, both morning and evening. Because it’s fast absorbing and non-greasy, it pairs well under sunscreen in the daytime and under night creams or treatments if needed.

• Use after cleansing and serums, before SPF in the morning.
• Can be applied at night as a lightweight hydrating layer.
• Works well under makeup without causing pilling.
• Suitable for face and neck application for balanced hydration.

Who is this for: CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel is made for people who want reliable hydration without shine—ideal for normal, combination, and oily skin, and for anyone who prefers a lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizer. It’s also a practical choice for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin who need a fragrance-free, non-comedogenic option that layers neatly under sunscreen and makeup.

Ingredients

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