Healing Ointment — Reddit Reviews
by CeraVe
196mentionsacross 29 Reddit threads4.1from 196 Reddit mentionsBased on Reddit sentiment — the share of positive vs. negative mentions across r/SkincareAddiction and more. Not customer star reviews.
Updated July 25, 2026
What the community says
An occlusive ointment packed with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, commonly used as the final step to lock in moisture and support barrier repair, especially for dry, eczema-prone, and tretinoin-treated skin, but its thick, greasy texture can be too heavy or irritating for some, particularly those with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
What people love
- Contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid to support skin barrier and hydration
- Effective occlusive for slugging and locking in moisture on dry or compromised skin
- Widely used in tretinoin routines to soothe irritation and prevent dryness
Watch out for
- Thick and greasy texture can feel uncomfortable and may cause pilling under makeup
- Reported to worsen eczema and cause flares or increased redness in some users
- May clog pores or cause breakouts for acne-prone skin and can be too heavy for sensitive skin
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Real Reddit threads
29 threads from r/tretinoin, r/eczema +5 more
