Moisturizing Cream
CeraVe · 3: moisturize

Moisturizing Cream

A rich moisturizer for normal to dry skin that helps maintain the skin's protective barrier for long-lasting hydration. Formulated with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, petrolatum, and dimethicone to help relieve dry or irritated skin.

dry normal
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How to use

Any time of day, as the moisturizer step. Apply liberally to face or body, as often as needed. The brand suggests at least twice daily or whenever skin feels dry. In the morning, follow with sunscreen.

Pros
  • Rich cream with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, petrolatum and dimethicone; petrolatum helps reduce water loss
  • Fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, per the brand
  • Holds the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance; suitable for ages 3 and up
Cons
  • Rich texture; made for normal to dry skin and may feel heavy on oily skin
  • Hydration only: no active for acne, dark marks or lines

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

✓ Non-comedogenic
✓ Dermatologist tested
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
✓ Fragrance free
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
0.9/5
Aging
2.0/5
Irritation
2.6/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

References

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