CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Body and Face Moisturizer
by CeraVe · skin_care
Editor's Take
Petrolatum, parabens, and a cationic quat base, wrapped in a genuine MVE delivery system; old-guard drugstore chemistry that actually works.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Performance: 8.5 / 10
- Innovative Ingredients: 7.0 / 10
- Clean Standards: 3.1 / 10
- Formula Sustainability: 5.9 / 10
The Verdict
The formula delivers above the middle barrier repair through a triple-Ceramide complex and time-release MVE formula, earning an 8.5 efficacy score that few moisturizers match. The technology is modern; biomimetic lipid ratios, controlled-release lamellar phases; but the base is pure 1990s pharmacy: Petrolatum occlusion, paraben preservation, ethoxylated emulsifiers, and a cationic conditioning quat. Clean alignment sits at 3.1, sustainability at 5.9, both dragged down by petroleum-derived occlusives and persistent synthetic systems. Worth it if you prioritize proven barrier repair over ingredient aesthetics; skip it if parabens or petrolatum are dealbreakers.
Full INCI list
Purified Water, Glycerin, Cetareth-20 and Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6-II, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum.