CeraVe
CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Cream
A rich face and body cream for dry to very dry skin with 5% Hydro-Urea, three ceramides, shea butter and hyaluronic acid.
- 5% Hydro-Urea, ceramides, shea butter, sodium hyaluronate
- dry skin
- sensitive skin
Who it's for: Dry and sensitive skin (brand-listed)
- No scent flags recorded
- No sensitivity flags recorded
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Label answers before you buy
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Is CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Cream fragrance-free?
No fragrance-free claim has been recorded. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is the cetyl alcohol in this formula drying?
No. CETYL ALCOHOL and CETEARYL ALCOHOL are fatty alcohols that soften and thicken a formula. They aren't the drying alcohol (ethanol) people try to avoid.
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- GLYCERIN: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 8 of the 10 products in Skin Barrier Repair Creams & Recovery Jars with a recorded ingredient list.
What it is
CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Cream is a rich cream for dry to very dry skin, for the face and body. CeraVe says it suits sensitive, irritated and eczema-prone skin. It’s a good fit for skin that feels raw and tight from frequent shaving.
Key ingredients
- 5% Hydro-Urea: A blend of natural moisturizing factors, including urea.
- Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier, keeping moisture in.
- Shea butter: Helps soften skin. It’s third on the label.
- Sodium hyaluronate: A humectant.
How to use
Apply liberally to your face and body twice a day, or whenever skin feels dry or tight. It works best right after cleansing or bathing.
Who should be careful
The product page we checked doesn’t make a fragrance-free claim, though no fragrance appears on the recorded list. The page’s highlight table mentions petrolatum, but petrolatum isn’t on the ingredient list.
What the brand claims
In an 89-person study using it twice daily on the legs for one week, CeraVe reports 96% improved radiance, 98% less flaking and 59% stronger skin barrier. It also claims 72-hour hydration.
Sources
- https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/intensive-moisturizing-cream (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
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Common questions
Can I use it on my face?
Yes. CeraVe says it is for the face and body.
Which skin type is it for?
Dry to very dry skin, including sensitive.
What is Hydro-Urea?
CeraVe's name for a 5% blend of natural moisturizing factors, including urea.