CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum Review
- Best for
- oily, combination, dry
- Price
- $21.99 / 1 fl oz (30ml)
- Main claim
- Anti-aging firming
- BLC Editor Rating
- Not yet rated
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Quick verdict
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum sits in the budget tier at $21.99 for 1 fl oz (30ml). Best for oily, combination, dry skin.
Key ingredients
What the hero actives in Resurfacing Retinol Serum are supposed to do.
Primary
Encapsulated Retinol
Supporting
Niacinamide, Licorice Root Extract, Ceramides
Learn more about these actives
Ceramides
Naturally-occurring lipids that hold the skin barrier together. Lose them and your skin loses water and irritates more easily.
Read the full Ceramides guide ->Niacinamide
A multi-tasking vitamin B3 derivative that reduces pore appearance, calms redness, brightens uneven tone, and strengthens the skin barrier.
Read the full Niacinamide guide ->Encapsulated Endonuclease
A DNA repair enzyme delivered in a liposomal capsule to support the skin's natural repair of UV-induced damage at the cellular level.
Read the full Encapsulated Endonuclease guide ->Alternatives to CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Other face serums we have reviewed.
L'Oreal Paris
Revitalift Derm Intensives 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum
$29.99 / 1 fl oz (30ml)
Read review ->L'Oreal Paris
Revitalift Derm Intensives 0.3% Pure Retinol Night Serum
$36.99 / 1 fl oz (30ml)
Read review ->Neutrogena
Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ Power Serum
$32.99 / 1 fl oz (30ml)
Read review ->Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum
$21.99 / 1 fl oz (30ml)
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Final verdict
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum is a budget face serum for oily, combination, dry skin.
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Editor's note
Reviewed by the BLC Editorial Team using our standardized 7-criteria scoring methodology. No affiliate links. No sponsored placement.
Last updated: Jun 21, 2026. Read how we evaluate.