CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Body and Face Moisturizer
by CeraVe · skin_care
Editor's Take
Few drugstore creams earn benchmark status, but this one does: superb barrier support, with a decidedly unclean and petrochemical-heavy ingredient philosophy.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.5 / 10
- Modern Tech: 7.0 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 3.1 / 10
- Sustainability: 5.9 / 10
The Verdict
Efficacy is above the middle, driven by Petrolatum occlusion, Hyaluronic Acid hydration, and three Ceramides supporting barrier repair. Technology is Modern, with MVE delivery and skin-identical Cholesterol and Phytosphingosine giving the blend more substance than a basic body cream. Clean standards are where it falls short, thanks to Dimethicone, parabens, and a petroleum-derived base, while sustainability remains a secondary concern. A credible benchmark for dry, barrier-impaired face and body skin, not a clean-beauty pick.
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.