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Eczema
Good fitDaily barrier care between flares.
CeraVe
A rich, fragrance-free ceramide cream that repairs a dry, eczema-prone barrier — at drugstore prices.
Medical review pending
Review date to come
Verdict
If you have dry, sensitive or eczema-prone skin and want one inexpensive cream for face and body, this is the one to beat.
Our rating
Key Facts
$16–20
Price
$1.25
Per ounce
Cream
Texture
0
Fragrances
What It Is
Most moisturizers do one or two of these things. This one does all three — which is exactly what a damaged barrier needs.
What’s inside
Glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
Ceramides, cholesterol, phytosphingosine.
Petrolatum, dimethicone.
What It Treats
Daily barrier care between flares.
Body, hands, winter skin.
Few common irritants.
May feel rich in summer.
Try a lighter lotion.
Needs urea or acids.
Texture
Ideal year-round.
Body yes; face may feel heavy.
Thin layer; wait 5 minutes.
How to Use It
Pat dry, leave skin slightly damp.
Traps water before it evaporates.
Or buy the pump.
Hands after every wash, too.
What It Does in the Skin · Interactive
Water escapes and irritants slip in.
Glycerin and hyaluronic acid act like sponges.
Three ceramides plus cholesterol fill the gaps.
Petrolatum and dimethicone slow evaporation.
Purified water, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, petrolatum, ceteareth-20, potassium phosphate, ceramide NP, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, carbomer, dimethiconol, behentrimonium methosulfate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hyaluronate, cholesterol, ethylhexylglycerin, dipotassium phosphate, tocopherol, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, disodium EDTA
25
ingredients on the label.
Concerns
1.25
$1.25 per ounce
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The Rest of the Line
Cracked, raw skin
You’re here. Dry, eczema-prone skin
Body, warmer months
Normal skin
Oily or acne-prone face
Similar Products
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you need the gentlest option
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you want a lighter face cream
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you want a richer, softer feel
Common Questions
Yes, if your skin is dry or normal.
Generally yes — ask your pediatrician for newborns.
The cream is thicker and better for eczema.
Same formula; the pump is more hygienic.
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