Original Healing Rich Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Eucerin
Updated September 3, 2026
Heavy occlusive cream with lanolin for barrier repair and eczema relief; some allergic.
What the community says
A very thick, petrolatum and lanolin-rich cream suited for targeting dry, eczema-prone skin and barrier recovery. It's favored for night use and winter but can trigger lanolin allergies worsening eczema. Not ideal if sensitive to lanolin or seeking a light texture.
What this means for you
What people love
- Heavyweight occlusive favored for winter barrier support
- Effective on very dry skin and eczema, often a go-to cream
- Fungal acne safe and non-comedogenic despite thick texture
Watch out for
- Contains lanolin, which can exacerbate eczema or cause allergies
- Very thick texture can feel greasy and hard to spread
- Petrolatum base may deter those avoiding petroleum-derived ingredients
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Real Reddit threads — 24 mentions across 19 threads
Eucerin Original Healing Rich Cream on Reddit, in one place — 19 threads from r/tretinoin, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.
“fungal acne safe 'tub' moisturizer is eucerin original cream”
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“i haven’t had a flair up since i’ve been using for over a year”
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“Once it's not red, try Eucerin Original Cream. Don't use any other Eucerin version, only Original Cream.”
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“This works so well.”
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“Other skin allergic reactions or burns have also responded well to Eucerin Original Cream, in my experience.”
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“Eucerin original creme is similar, but unscented.”
Mentioned
“Both are owned by Beiersdorf.”
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“Ingredients: water, petrolatum, mineral oil, ceresin, lanolin, alcohol, phenoxyethanol, piroctone, olamine.”
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“I recommend eucerin original instead.”
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“The eh eucerin advanced healing formula has alcohol and I’ve found it really drying”
Mentioned
“Aside from tret, sunscreen and eucerin original healing cream.”
Positive
“Sometimes vaseline if I’m extra dry.”
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“What is your skincare routine?”
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“My go to's: eucerin original healing in the thickest consistency”
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“Unscented products, especially detergent.”
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“We are hyperaware as we get older that it's there.”
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