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CeraVe – Gel Moussant – Peaux normales à grasses – 236 ml

Since 2005, CeraVe has built its approach around the skin barrier, with formulas developed with dermatologists. Its origins, ceramides and textures point to the choice of a daily treatment.

A story born in the United States

CeraVe was born in the United States in 2005, at the crossroads of the work of researchers and dermatologists. From the outset, the brand has focused on the skin barrier. Its first three references — a cream, a milk and a hydrating cleanser — already set out its territory: cleansing and hydration every day.

This American origin is distinct from the place of manufacture. The products sold by CeraVe in France are made in France, such as the 236 ml Foaming Gel. To understand the brand’s journey, it is therefore necessary to separate its place of birth from that where the skincare products intended for the French market are made.

Ceramides, the thread running through the formulas

The three essential ceramides are a CeraVe signature. In the Foaming Gel, they appear under the names NP, AP and EOP : practical markers for finding them in the ingredients list. The formula also includes niacinamide, glycerin, cholesterol and sodium hyaluronate, a form of hyaluronic acid.

The brand’s expertise also includes MVE technology, an encapsulation system designed to release ingredients gradually. This formulation approach reflects the importance given to ingredients, as well as to the way they are incorporated into skincare products. When reading a composition, the highlighted actives remain reference points: only the full INCI list describes the whole formula.

A range organised by routine

The CeraVe range is structured around cleansers, moisturising skincare products and targeted face and body care. Two criteria help you find your way: the routine you are looking for and the texture you want. A rinse-off product is part of cleansing; a moisturiser belongs to the care step that follows.

Similar names do not always refer to the same use. The Moisturising Balm offers a rich texture, whereas the Moisturising Cream Cleanser is a cream-textured cleanser. This distinction between function and consistency makes it possible to choose more concretely than by relying on the word “cream” or “balm” alone.

The Foaming Gel in practice

CeraVe – Foaming Cleanser – Normal to Oily Skin – 236 ml illustrates the role of cleansing in this range. Presented in 236 ml pump bottle, this fragrance-free gel is intended for the face and body. It corresponds to the classic Foaming Gel, to be distinguished from the Blemish Control Foaming Gel: these are two different references.

For daily cleansing, the routine is to wet the skin, apply the gel, work it into a lather, then rinse with water. Avoid direct contact with the eyes and rinse thoroughly in case of contact. The contents should be used within 12 months after opening ; noting the opening date on the bottle helps keep track of this.

In brief

CeraVe was born in the United States in 2005, with researchers and dermatologists.
The products sold in France are made in France.
Three essential ceramides structure the identity of the formulas.
The range brings together cleansers, moisturisers and targeted skincare.
The Foaming Gel 236 ml is a fragrance-free cleanser for the face and body.

CeraVe – Foaming Gel – Normal to oily skin – 236 ml

A fragrance-free cleanser presented in a 236 ml pump bottle, whose formula combines three essential ceramides with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.

4,90 €

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A classic with French roots

Bonne Maman – Classics – Raspberry Conserve – 370 g is a extra raspberry jam, made in France. Its English name refers to the raspberry reference in the Classics range, presented in a 370 g jar.

Bonne Maman has its roots in Biars-sur-Cère, in the south-west of France, within a family story. The gingham lid and the handwritten-style label echo the codes of homemade jams: a visual choice that here accompanies a recipe intended for breakfast, afternoon tea and baking.

Understand the recipe

The preparation uses 50 g of fruit per 100 g of finished product. This guide expresses the amount of raspberries used to make the jam, not its total sugar content. In the ingredients list, raspberries come first, followed by sugar, cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice and fruit pectin.

The fruit pectin acts as a gelling agent: in jam making, it helps the preparation set and gives it body. The lemon juice adds acidity to the recipe. This reference is made without artificial colours or flavours.

From toast to baking

This jam is for raspberry lovers who want to use the same jar for morning toast and sweet preparations. On bread or brioche, spread it in a thin layer, then adjust the amount depending on how much fruit you want in each bite.

As cake filling, a use suggested by the brand, spread it over a cooled biscuit. For a layered cake, work in a even layer and leave a small margin around the edge: the filling will spread slightly under the weight of the top biscuit. The same technique suits a Swiss roll before rolling it up.

Good storage habits

Before opening, the jar keeps at room temperature. Once opened, it should be kept in the refrigerator. Get into the habit of taking the jam out with a clean spoon and closing the lid after each use, rather than leaving the jar open while preparing breakfast.

The minimum durability date is read on the side of the lid. This reference concerns the product before opening; it does not replace the instruction to refrigerate the opened jar. To garnish a cake, take the required amount into a bowl and put the jar back in the fridge.

In brief

A raspberry extra jam made in France, in a 370 g jar.
A preparation with 50 g of fruit for 100 g of finished product.
Fruit pectin as a gelling agent, with no artificial colours or flavours.
Spread on breakfast toast or used as a cake filling.
Keep refrigerated after opening.

Bonne Maman – Classics – Raspberry Conserve – 370 g

This extra raspberry jam from the Classics range is made in France and presented in a 370 g jar, a format to enjoy whenever sweet cravings strike.

7,90 €