The short version
- A rich cream with 24 listed ingredients, including three named ceramides, petrolatum and sodium hyaluronate; 19 oz (539 g) tub; no fragrance on the list.
- $17.80 on Amazon on Sep 30, 2026, about $0.94 per ounce, sold and shipped by Amazon.com.
- It is a heavy texture meant for face and body. If you want something light for the face under sunscreen, a lotion may suit better.
Not a cleanser; it goes on after you wash.
Not a serum; any serum goes on first.
This is the moisturizer, for face and body.
No SPF; sunscreen goes over it in the morning.
Morning, evening or both: the brand says to use it as often as needed, day or night.
The full label
We printed the list from CeraVe's product page, read on Sep 30, 2026. The Amazon listing's ingredient text matches it exactly, in the same order and the same capitals. The brand notes that its ingredient lists are updated regularly and that the package in hand is the final word.
AQUA / WATER / EAU, GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, PETROLATUM, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, DIMETHICONE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
Marked = key ingredient discussed below24 ingredients listed
| Key ingredient | What it is | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| PETROLATUM | Occlusive (forms a film that slows water loss) | Seventh on the list. The AAD names petrolatum among ingredients to look for in a cream for dry skin [2]. |
| CERAMIDE NP | Ceramide (skin-identical lipid) | The brand's "3 essential ceramides" are these three entries. Ceramides are a main lipid of the outer skin layer [3]. |
| CERAMIDE AP | Ceramide | Listed right after Ceramide NP; the label does not give amounts. |
| CERAMIDE EOP | Ceramide | The third named ceramide, ahead of the thickeners and preservatives. |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | Humectant (salt form of hyaluronic acid) | Sixteenth of 24, so a small share. The AAD lists hyaluronic acid among helpful cream ingredients [2]. |
What the evidence and the label claims say
The claims are the brand's. The tub says "Developed with dermatologists", "For Normal to Dry Skin", "Moisturizes & helps restore the protective skin barrier" and "3 Essential Ceramides". The product page adds that the cream is fragrance-free, allergy-tested and non-comedogenic, that it is suitable for ages 3 and up, and that it uses what the brand calls MVE Delivery Technology to release ingredients over time [1]. No ingredient called MVE appears on the list; the brand does not explain how the technology is made, so we can't evaluate it. The pack also prints a patient-association Seal of Acceptance, which we edited out of our photo because this site does not show condition-named seals; the brand's page confirms the product carries it. A seal describes that organization's review, not a result on anyone's skin.
The formula follows a recognizable pattern: water and glycerin (a humectant) up front, fatty alcohols and triglycerides for body, petrolatum and dimethicone as occlusives, and a lipid group of three ceramides, cholesterol and phytosphingosine. A review of ceramide research explains that the outer skin layer's lipid matrix is made of roughly equal parts ceramides, cholesterol and free fatty acids, and that ceramides are central to its water barrier [3]. The same review notes that the link between ceramide levels and skin problems is hard to prove because many factors are involved. So the ingredients are chosen with a clear rationale; that does not tell you what this tub will do for your skin.
The American Academy of Dermatology's general advice on dry skin fits a product like this: dermatologists recommend fragrance-free products, say creams and ointments add more moisture than lotions, and suggest applying moisturizer while skin is still damp after bathing [2]. The AAD also notes that "unscented" is not the same as fragrance-free [2].
Check the size. The listing's variation menu offers 8 oz, 16 oz and 19 oz sizes as well as multipacks, and the prices per ounce differ. The 19 oz size is labeled by weight ("19 OZ (539 g)"), while the listing's details give 19 fluid ounces; the tub is the better guide. Also, a tub means dipping fingers in; use clean, dry hands.
Where it goes in a routine
This is where it sits in the order, following the brand's directions and the AAD's dry-skin tips. It is not a promise.
Cleanse and pat dry
Wash with a gentle cleanser and pat, don't rub, leaving the skin slightly damp.
Serum first, if you use one
A water-based serum goes on before a heavy cream.
Apply the cream
Smooth it over face and body as often as needed, day or night, per the brand. After a shower is a good moment, per the AAD.
Mornings: sunscreen last
Let the cream settle, then apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Price and where it is sold
On Sep 30, 2026 the Amazon listing for the 19 oz tub (ASIN B00TTD9BRC) showed $17.80, about $0.94 per ounce, in stock, shipped and sold by Amazon.com, with a free 30-day refund or replacement shown. The listing title adds a skin-type phrase ("for Dry Skin") that is the brand's framing. See the listing on Amazon (as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases).
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who has reacted to one of the 24 listed ingredients, including the fatty alcohols or petrolatum.
- Anyone who wants a lighter face moisturizer in a tube; the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair entry covers one.
- Anyone who prefers a pump or tube to a jar.
Sources
- CeraVe. Moisturizing Cream product page: ingredients, product details, features, directions and FAQ. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- American Academy of Dermatology. Dermatologists' tips to relieve dry skin. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- Coderch L, López O, de la Maza A, Parra JL. Ceramides and skin function. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4(2):107-129. PMID 12553851. link
This entry is educational and is not medical advice. Patch test new products, stop using anything that irritates your skin, and ask a dermatologist, pharmacist or other clinician about anything specific to your skin or medications.