CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Updated Nov 8, 2026 · Top Face Creams
Best for Dry or eczema-prone skin that can use one rich cream on the face and body.
A thick, scent-free face cream for dry skin, with ceramides, cholesterol, hyaluronic acid, and petrolatum. The tub is too heavy when skin is oily. Wirecutter's 2026 moisturizer guide names it the pick for dry skin, and says nearly every dermatologist it interviewed recommended it. Petrolatum is the part that seals water in. Prevention's dermatologists also call it a fragrance-free option for dry, sensitive skin, and the National Eczema Association has accepted the formula. The catch is the feel. Beauty blogger Lab Muffin skips it because it feels greasy on her, while saying it suits drier skin and cool, dry climates. Breakout-prone skin should skip it as a daytime cream. Some Reddit owners reported closed comedones and a chunkier texture after a 2024 production change.
What customers like
- Suitable for both body and face
- Deeply hydrating without causing pore congestion
- Contains essential ceramides to help restore skin
- Oilfree and fragrancefree formula
- Suitable for daily use
- Noncomedogenic making it safe for acneprone skin
- Large 19ounce bottle for longlasting use
- Affordable price point
What customers dislike
- May not absorb well if applied too liberally
- Some users may not like the thick texture
- May not be suitable for those with extremely sensitive skin
- Bottle design may not be convenient for travel.
- Size
- 12 oz and 19 oz tubs
- Texture
- Rich cream
- Key ingredients
- Ceramides NP, AP, and EOP, cholesterol, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, petrolatum
- Fragrance
- None
- Use
- Face and body
Sources: Wirecutter: best for dry skin, 2026 moisturizer guide (published 2026) · CeraVe: Moisturizing Cream ingredients and NEA seal · Prevention: dermatologist drugstore moisturizer panel (published 2025-09-11) · Lab Muffin Beauty Science: skipped for greasy feel, fine for dry skin · r/AusSkincare: CeraVe cream texture change (published 2024-06-15)
