✨ Key Benefits
- Profound hydration: Combination of ceramides, petrolatum, dimethicone, and hyaluronic acid helps lock in moisture, smooth dry patches, and improve barrier function.
- Fast-absorbing: Despite its rich formulation, it spreads easily and is designed to absorb efficiently without greasiness.
- Gentle and safe: Non-comedogenic, dermatologist-developed, and free from fragrance or dyes—suitable for delicate, irritated, or atopic-prone skin.
🧪 Ingredients Snapshot
Includes:
- Ceramide NP, AP, EOP (Ceramides 1, 3, 6-II)
- Sodium Hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid)
- Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cholesterol, and other MVE‑encapsulated emollients
- Launching pH‑balanced formula: water, emulsifiers, preservatives, tocopherol, phytosphingosine, etc.
📝 How to Use
Apply liberally on clean, damp skin as needed—morning and/or evening. Use on face, hands, or general body areas prone to dryness or tightness. Layer under thinner hydrating serums for enhanced absorption. Suitable for both facial and body use, depending on skin tolerance.
⚠️ Tips & Considerations
- Layering helps: To prevent tightness, apply a hydrating toner or serum first, then seal with this cream.
- Climate affects feel: In dry climates, it hydrates well; in hot, humid zones, it may feel heavy or film-like.
- Patch test for sensitive skin: Some users with rosacea or eczema report irritation or flaring with use.
- Use sparingly on oily skin: Because of petrolatum and occlusives, may clog pores if overapplied.
📰 In the Press
- CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is a top recommendation in Real Simple for dry skin, praised for rapid absorption, affordability, and performance rivaling premium brands.
- Byrdie also highlights CeraVe’s focus on ceramide-rich barrier repair and its reputation for effective therapeutic skincare