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Hydrate the skin below your chin.
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During the testing period, we evaluatedlotion consistency, ease of system,absorption, and effectiveness.
Look no further than Cerave Moisturizing Cream for a lotion that delivers body butter-level hydration and a quick-absorbing formula.
We love that, even though it has a thick consistency, itseasy to applyandgoes on so smoothly.
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We saw awell-hydrated glowfor a full day after tool.
We were very impressed with the lotions consistencyspreads nicelyover the skin and absorbs quickly without leaving anything behind.
Most importantly, it leaves dry skin feeling healthy, nourished, and well-hydrated.
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That said, we didnt notice a significant improvement in skin appearance after daily use.
We also appreciated its mild scent that was in no way overpowering.
This lotion doesnt leave behind any residue and doesnt seem to transfer to clothing after its been absorbed.
It left ourskin glowingand feeling hydrated and smooth throughout the day.
Itleft our skin feeling soothed and hydratedand with a bit of a glow.
Also, despite it being a lightweight lotion, it didnt feel greasy or sticky after tool.
Our tester for this specific product haseczemaand used the lotion on their hands where they frequently experience flare-ups.
They found that the formula did not further irritate their skin and was effective in hydrating the affected areas.
The light formula goes on smoothly andfully absorbs in under a minute.
We love how smoothly this one goes on and how easy it is to blend into the skin.
After applying the formula, we found ourskin felt hydrated, nourished, and soft.
We like that its also super gentle, so our sensitive skin friends can also enjoy it.
It feels super hydrating and is stillgentleenough for skin that can be prone to reactions.
Its equally as hydrating as the cream-based lotions we tried but has alighter, non-greasy feel.
It offers fantastic hydration all over, but its especiallygreat for dry spotsthat need extra moisture.
After using this lotion, we found that theskin feels moisturizedand has a little extra shine.
We love that even though the lotion is on the thicker side, it stillfeels lightweight.
It also requires a good amount of lotion to cover the body.
Its also super effective and keeps dry, rough skin moisturized throughout the day.
We were also impressed by how quickly the lotion absorbed into the skinparticularly given how thick the formula is.
Not to mention, itsmells amazing.
Lotions, on the other hand, have higher amounts of water and lighter consistency.
Using alotion with SPFoffers the one-two punch of hydrating your skin and protecting it from harmful UVA/UVB rays.
She prefers drugstore body lotions to pricier ones, largely because she goes through them so quickly.
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Ashley Ziegleralso contributed to this article.
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