Moisturizing Cream — Reddit Reviews
by CeraVe
Updated August 22, 2026
Ceramide-rich moisturizer supports barrier repair but may clog pores and sting sensitive skin.
What the community says
This thick cream contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and salicylic acid aimed at dry to very dry skin. It works well for barrier repair and eczema support but can feel heavy, cause stinging on compromised skin, and clog pores for acne-prone users. Use with caution if your skin is oily or sensitive.
What this means for you
Backed by 28 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Ceramide and hyaluronic acid support moisture and barrier repair
- Fragrance-free, suitable for sensitive skin
- Available in large tub for sustained use
Watch out for
- Can clog pores, triggering breakouts in acne-prone skin
- Heavy texture may feel greasy or cause midday shine
- May sting or burn on irritated or compromised skin barrier
Product details
Use caution
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Real Reddit threads — 802 mentions across 28 threads
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream on Reddit, in one place — 28 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.
“O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet topped with CeraVe in the tub.”
Positive
“CeraVe helps it stay.”
Positive
“I use Cerave in the tub and at work I got a pump of Aveeno with colloidal oatmeal.”
Positive
“CeraVe moisturing cream”
Positive
“AM 🌳 Wash with water 🌳 CeraVe moisturing cream”
Positive
“Only moisturiser and sunscreen go on my under eyes.”
Positive
“Moisturizer: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream”
Positive
“Wait 10-20 minutes after tretinoin application before applying moisturizer.”
Positive
“Hydrates and repairs the skin barrier overnight.”
Positive
“CeraVe destroyed my skin, but so many people live and recommend it.”
Cautionary
“Cerave broke me out in the cheeks for a year.”
Cautionary
“Seconding the CeraVe wrecking skin--I had the worst breakouts during the few weeks I tried it.”
Cautionary
“thank god for cerave cream”
Positive
“Me using differin every other night thank god for cerave cream”
Positive
“i dove right in and my skin is A1 now lol”
Positive
“I was using the Cerave moisturizer in the tub before and after Tret”
Mentioned
“My derm told me the other day to either do moisturizer then Tret or Tret then moisturizer and stop sandwiching.”
Mentioned
“I have recently been putting a very thin layer of Cerave before Tret”
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