Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Aveeno
Updated August 19, 2026
Ceramide and petrolatum cream for eczema and dry skin relief; thick and occlusive.
What the community says
This rich cream uses ceramides and petrolatum to soothe eczema and restore dry skin barriers. It’s often chosen for sensitive, eczema-prone skin but can feel heavy and trap heat, making it less ideal for acne-prone or rosacea skin. Best for spot treatment or use on very dry patches.
What this means for you
What people love
- Ceramide and petrolatum nourish and protect the skin barrier
- Soothes eczema itch and redness quickly
- Non-irritating even on sensitive or compromised skin
Watch out for
- Heavy texture can feel occlusive and trap heat
- May worsen eczema if allergic to oatmeal or sensitive to ingredients
- Can trigger breakouts or irritate rosacea-prone skin
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Real Reddit threads — 46 mentions across 27 threads
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/eczema and 5 more, summarized.
“I was using the aveeno eczema lotion. I find most lotions work for a time but after the skin absorbs it, you’re left dry again.”
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“I just started using the Aveeno again after I found it in my lotion drawer! That’s the best one I’ve used recently”
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“but I agree it isn’t very long lasting and it doesn’t really help heal skin if it’s irritated or broken.”
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“the Eczema hand cream helps me when I’ve been washing my hands a lot. It’s light and absorbs quickly”
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“the Eczema Therapy tub for some reason makes my eczema feel like it’s locking in the heat and not letting my eczema breathe.”
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“The aveeno one is a life saver. My eczema is WAY better.”
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“slather my face in Aveeno Eczema Therapy”
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“I started skipping this step about a month ago and only using it on dry areas. But this got me through most of this journey”
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“Aveeno Eczema Therapy”
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“i switched to aveeno baby eczema (in the tube not the jar).”
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“absolutely love the texture and consistency”
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“all the little closed comedones and bumps i had went way”
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“I’ve been using the aveeno eczema lotion all over my face, neck, and eyelids.”
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“Make sure to apply to damp skin and don’t rub too hard, just light circles.”
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“I’ve been using the aveeno eczema therapy cream. It has colloidal oatmeal in it. It’s marketed as a body cream but I put it on my entire face!”
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“Aveeno Eczema Therapy with colloidal oatmeal is an awesome, steroid-free option.”
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“slathering on Aveeno moisturizing cream for eczema ... are the only things that reliably work for me.”
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“Aveeno's eczema cleanser and moisturizer were my holy grail! First products I found that actually helped.”
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