CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 19oz — Face and Body Moisturizer
4.7 ★ · 148,041 reviews
$18.96reference price
View on AmazonWhat is it and what's it for?
It's the final step of any routine — it locks in hydration after your cleanser (and serum, if you use one) with a ceramide-rich cream that helps repair the skin barrier, instead of just sitting on top like a generic greasy cream does.
Real-world use cases
- In your daily routine: You apply it as the last step of your morning and night routine — it works for both face and body, so one jar covers both.
- Professional use: An esthetician recommends it as a daily maintenance moisturizer for clients with dry skin, especially after treatments that dry out skin like peels or laser.
How to avoid buying the wrong one
- It comes in several sizes (8oz, 16oz, 19oz) — the 19oz has the best price per ounce if you already know you like it.
- It's a rich cream, not a gel — in very humid climates or on oily skin it can feel heavy; for that, the same brand has an 'Ultra-Light Gel' version.
- It works for face and body — no need to buy a separate moisturizer for each.
The investment takeaway
At $1 an ounce with 148,000+ reviews behind it, it's one of the lowest-risk moisturizers in the whole category — it rarely makes sense to pay much more for a basic formula without an extra active ingredient this one lacks.
Label glossary
English terms you'll see on this product
So you know exactly what they mean before deciding if it's right for your skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid
- A molecule that holds water in the skin — it doesn't hydrate by "bringing in" water from elsewhere, it helps skin retain the water it already has.
- Ceramides
- Fats that already exist naturally in skin and are part of its protective "barrier" — adding them in a product helps reinforce that barrier when it's damaged or dry.
- Fragrance Free
- It has no added fragrance — relevant for sensitive skin, since fragrance is one of the most common causes of irritation in skincare products.