Which CeraVe lotion do you mean?

Daily Moisturizing Lotion, facial lotion and AM lotions with sunscreen are different formulas, and the country matters when identifying your product. CeraVe uses "lotion" for several different products, so the noun is doing more work than it should.23

Exact productMarketIngredient information
Daily Moisturizing LotionCanadaLists cholesterol, glycerin and three ceramides. Ingredient origins are unspecified.
Facial Moisturising LotionCeraVe Africa websiteLists cholesterol, glycerin and three ceramides. Ingredient origins are unspecified.
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30United StatesLists cholesterol, glycerin and three ceramides. Ingredient origins are unspecified.
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50United StatesLists cholesterol, glycerin and three ceramides. Ingredient origins are unspecified.
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Does cholesterol mean the lotion is not vegan?

The unresolved detail is the cholesterol's origin, not whether cholesterol appears in these formulas. Do not assume an animal origin from the ingredient name alone, or assume a vegan formula because no familiar animal ingredient catches your eye. For a vegan purchasing decision, ask for confirmation covering the whole formula rather than cholesterol alone.2

How to check your exact bottle

  1. 1Identify the full product name, including any SPF number, and the country where you bought it.
  2. 2Read the ingredient list on your package. CeraVe updates ingredient lists regularly and directs you to the package for the current formula.
  3. 3Contact CeraVe with those details and ask: "Is this exact formula vegan, including the sourcing of cholesterol and all other ingredients?"
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Ask about the exact bottle rather than "CeraVe lotion", because that name leaves customer service a small guessing game. If verified vegan status is a requirement for your purchase, wait for a clear answer about that formula before buying.5

Where this answer comes from

  1. 1Daily Moisturizing Lotion | Moisturizerscerave.ca
  2. 2Lotion hydratante pour le visage | Formule de soinafrica.cerave.com
  3. 3AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion | SPF Moisturizerscerave.com
  4. 4CeraVe® Moisturizing Lotion/Daily Moisturizing Lotionnationaleczema.org
  5. 5AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50cerave.com