My Holy Grail for Dry Skin

As someone with extremely dry, dehydrated skin, I’m always on the hunt for thick, ultra-hydrating moisturizers. CeraVe’s Moisturizing Cream has become my holy grail product for nourishing my skin.

Product details

Name Cerave Moisturizing Cream (USA) 453g
Code 3606000537668
Type Standard
Brand Cerave
Category Face Care
subcategory Facial Cream
Price 2,630.00
Tax Rate No Tax
Tax Method Exclusive
Unit Pcs (1)
In Stock No

Who This is Good For

This moisturizer is perfect for anyone with normal to dry skin, especially dry and flaky skin. It provides intense hydration that lasts all day.

Customer review

“This is for all my super dry skin people…if your skin is dry, flaky and painful even after applying lotion this is for you. If you are approaching a certain age and suddenly you cannot seem to apply enough cream to soothe your skin, this is for you too. Before you go to a doctor to be checked for skin fungal infection try this first:

To be clear this is a comparison between the “Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion” for very dry skin (it has urea as the third ingredient) vs “CeraVe Moisturizing Cream” that comes in a big tub, sometimes with a pump. Both products are unscented.

EUCERIN:
This is a lighter lotion that packs a good punch. It goes on light, leaving a very slight oil feeling and film that feels good. The secret ingredient here is urea which draws moisture to the skin. The lotion can be used on its own in fall, spring and summer if your skin is not too dry. For winter it needs a tiny bit more oil for complete relief. In the winter I put about a dime size dollop of lotion on my hand, add a tiny bit of oil (about half or less the amount of lotion), rub together and apply from head to toe. The lotion is light enough to apply a small amount on the face when it is super dry out. It makes a great night moisturizer too.

CERAVE:
This is a thick, rich cream that feels luxurious and provides a nice non-greasy film on the skin. I can get away with using it on its own in the summer but for fall, spring and winter I need to add oil to it. Usually, I pump a dime size dollop of cream on my hand, add about the same amount of oil, rub them together and then apply from neck to toe (it is too thick for the face).
If I was to pick only one of the two products, Cerave would be it. Even if it needs more oil for the perfect feel in super dry weather, it provides a much more moisturizing cushion to the skin. When I use it without oil in the summer it almost feels a little dry/powder-like, while still moisturizing.

One last point: I have had the best results when adding oil to both products. As we age our skin cannot produce as much oil as needed, and adding it to our cream/lotion is the perfect solution. You need an oil blend that has a good balance between fast absorbing oils, for a more conditioning effect, and ones that linger a little to help seal in the moisture from your cream/lotion. The best I have found so far is the “Acacia Well Body” body oil. It is rich but not greasy. Sometimes when in a rush I apply the oil minus cream/lotion, and it holds its own for at least 24 hours.”

Customer questions & answers

Q:how well is this foe men’s facial moisture?

A: As a man using this product, I can definitely recommend it. With a good scrub beforehand, this keeps my skin in good condition; normally it’s either bone dry or very oily. It even lasts through a rough weekend at work, when I’m exposed to dry air, hot oil, and chemicals, and don’t have the time or energy to put into skincare.

It’s unscented, and doesn’t leave a residue even when applied through facial hair of about 1/4″ in length; it just looks and feels like I have naturally good skin.

Q:How well does this work on cracked skin by finger nails?

A: Very good. I use this all over. It creates a moisture barrier. A little bit goes a long way. The only moisturizing cream that I buy. Was recommended by my dermatologist.

Q:Work on purpula on face?

A: Hi there! We highly recommend consulting with your physician or dermatologist before use to ensure it is right for you and your skin needs.

Q:Can you use this on your face?

A: Yes. Using it on my face is part of my routine.

CeraVe’s Moisturizing Cream is my holy grail moisturizer for dry, dehydrated skin. Nothing hydrates and repairs my skin’s moisture barrier better than this cream. I won’t use anything else!