Where To Buy CeraVe In Dubai: The Skincare Line Taking Social Media By Storm

Thanks to the likes of TikTok and YouTube, retailers can hardly keep it on the shelves…

Any self-respecting skincare junkie with an Instagram account would have to admit they’ve probably come across a CeraVe product or two (or three) within the feed in the past few months.

From shelfies to TikTok videos the brand has been the star of the online beauty scene throughout the past few months, having exploded in popularity during the height of lockdown earlier this year; however, despite it very much being categorised as a drugstore skincare line, getting your hands on a tub of their moisturizing cream can be more challenging than snagging a pair of limited edition Dior Jordans.

CeraVe is in high demand. Here, Bazaar shares why netizens around the world have a new-found love for what can only be best described as breakout skincare brand of 2020 and where you can buy it in Dubai.

But first… what is CeraVe and why is it all over my feed?

CeraVe is an American skincare brand which was developed by dermatologists over 15 years ago and is currently owned by L’Oreal. For over a decade it could be found on drugstore shelves next to the likes of Cetaphil and Spectro skincare, often recommended by doctors to combat a variety of minor skin ailments such as acne breakouts, eczema and folliculitis. Overall, the entire line is rich in ceramides, which are fatty acids that help to maintain the skin’s barrier and overall health, while various products boast a number of different properties and ingredients in helping to target specific skin issues (such as retinols for anti-aging).

From salicylic acid cleansers to daily moisturizers, wrapped up in the most basic of packaging, the brand was relatively unknown until the past year when social media sensations discovered that CeraVe products actually works wonders – and started posting about it.

Similar to indie beauty brands like The Ordinary and The Inkey List, CeraVe has garnered a cult-like following, one which has grown exponentially recent months. Everyone from models to YouTube skinfluencers, like dermatologist-turned-vlogger Dr Dray and skincare specialist Hyram, have proclaim it to be “the best” on the market, while #cerave has been tagged over 312.6 million times on short-form video platform TikTok (where fans of the brand regularly share video clips of bare drugstore selves, in their attempts to stock up on the products).

Why is CeraVe selling out?

The short answer? CeraVe products work wonders when it comes to combating the likes of breakouts and dry skin. Historically the brand has been very accessible, with a variety of international drugstore chains stocking the line – and at a price point that hovers between Dhs50-100, it’s relatively affordable.

With more people than ever before battling face mask-induced breakouts, it shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that beauty addicts are option for a gentle yet effective line when it comes to caring for their complexion in 2020.

Where to buy CeraVe in Dubai…

Bazaar understands from first hand experience just how hard it can be to find CeraVe products within the region. Here, we’re sharing a list of four online retailers who carry their products and are able to ship them to Dubai.

Amazon

Amazon.ae has an expansive selection of CeraVe products, with sellers who are able to send the products to the region in a timely manner (i.e. within a few business days.) Unfortunately, Amazon Prime members won’t be privy to any priority shipping perks as the sellers that stock the line aren’t Prime merchants.

CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin; Dhs107; amazon.ae

Carrefour

Carrefour’s online shopping platform lists one CeraVe product for sale on the website: the signature CeraVe Moisturising Cream For Normal to Dry Skin; it’s unclear whether the grocery superstore has any plans to stock other products from the brand in the near future, but if you’re looking for somewhere to start with CeraVe this is your best bet. 

CeraVe Moisturising Cream For Normal to Dry Skin; Dhs114; carrefouruae.com

Glamazle

This online beauty retailer boasts some of the best prices for makeup and beauty products within the region and carry a huge range of the brand’s products. From the Skin Renewing Retinol Serum to its famous SA Cream for dry skin, Glamazle has a decent selection of CeraVe, however, they appear to sell out fast. Our advice? Message them directly to find out when they plan on restocking and act quickly once notified.

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser For Normal To Oily Skin; Dhs88; glamazle.com

iHerb.com

The online health and wellness e-tailer – best known for being the go-to destination when it comes to shopping for supplements and vitamins on the web – also carries the skincare line and has a decent selection of the products. The downside? Shipping can often be costly and can take a while (up to a few weeks) when being posted to the region.

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion with Sunscreen, SPF 30; Dhs79; iherb.com

Harper’s Bazaar Arabia only advises its readers to purchase products from verified sellers online.

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