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CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion

A fragrance-free body lotion with 5% Hydro-Urea (hydroxyethyl urea), shea butter, ceramides and hyaluronic acid for very dry, rough skin.

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Who it's for: Dry and sensitive skin (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free

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CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion

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Is CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion fragrance-free?

The brand markets it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.

Is CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion good for dry skin?

The brand lists it for dry and sensitive skin. It is sold as fragrance free.

Is the cetearyl alcohol in this formula drying?

No. Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens a formula. It isn'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

What it is

CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion is a body lotion for dry to very dry skin, aimed at itching, tightness, roughness and flaking caused by dryness.

Key ingredients

  • 5% Hydro-Urea: CeraVe’s name for a blend of natural moisturizing factors led by hydroxyethyl urea.
  • Shea butter: An emollient that softens skin.
  • Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier and keep moisture in.
  • Hyaluronic acid: CeraVe says it helps maintain the skin’s moisture balance.
  • MVE delivery technology: CeraVe’s slow-release system, which it says keeps skin hydrated through the day.

How to use

Apply liberally to the body as often as needed, any time of day.

Who should be careful

Avoid contact with the eyes. CeraVe lists it for adults and teens 13 and up. CeraVe notes that its moisturizers don’t treat underlying skin conditions; see a dermatologist for persistent problems.

What the brand claims

CeraVe reports a 100% immediate boost in skin hydration, twice the hydration and a 42% increase in barrier function with ongoing twice-daily use, and 72-hour hydration. The page doesn’t give study sizes or methods.

Sources

We have not tested this product.

What's on the label

CategoryBody Creams, Butters & Body Oils
BrandCeraVe
Where to useBody
Key ingredient5% Hydro-Urea (hydroxyethyl urea)
AgeAdults and teens 13+
Free fromCeraVe says fragrance and paraben free
Brand says it suitsdry, sensitive skin
FragranceSold as fragrance free
Vegan evidenceVegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits
Worth knowingNo scent or sensitivity flags recorded
Full ingredient listAqua / Water / Eau, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Isopropyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol, C15-19 Alkane, Glycine, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Tristearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Triethyl Citrate, Isohexadecane, Sodium PCA, Serine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Alanine, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phytosphingosine, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 80, Benzoic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

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Common questions

Is it for the face?

CeraVe lists it for the body.

What is Hydro-Urea?

CeraVe's name for a 5% blend of moisturizing factors led by hydroxyethyl urea.

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