CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion For Dry to Very Dry Skin - 12 fl oz
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The Cerave Intensive Moisturizing Lotion is highly praised for its ability to deeply hydrate and nourish dry skin without feeling greasy. Many guests appreciate its lightweight texture, quick absorption, and effectiveness in improving skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. The inclusion of essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid enhances its appeal, making it suitable for sensitive skin. Overall, it has become a staple in many skincare routines, especially during colder months.
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4.7 out of 5 stars with 903 reviews
effectiveness: 3.83 out of 5
quality: 3.67 out of 5
value: 3.61 out of 5
52% would recommend
34 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
11 January, 2026
Horrible
My legs itched and burned after putting this on. DO NOT GET IT
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 8 days ago
Hello Palmer! We are very sorry to hear about your experience with our Intensive Moisturizing Lotion. We would like to speak to you directly about this. Please contact us at 888-768-2915 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET for assistance. We look forward to speaking with you!
1 out of 5 stars
6 January, 2026
originally posted on cerave.com
Itching and burning
I used this product today for the first and only time. Within 5 seconds my skin started to burn and itch. At first I thought it was because my skin was too dry, but the intensity of the itching and burning was too strong. I regret purchasing this product and will go back to using the classic Daily Moisturizing Lotion.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 5 days ago
Hello Eliz! We are very sorry to hear about your experience with our Intensive Moisturizing Lotion. We would like to speak to you directly about this. Please contact us at 888-768-2915 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET for assistance and provide the reference #44728210. We look forward to speaking with you!
1 out of 5 stars
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25 December, 2025
NOT FOR DRY/ACNE PRONE SKIN
Absolutely regret this purchase. Should have read closer on this label but it’s comedogenic. It broke me out the worst I have in YEARS. DO NOT PURCHASE if you have dry/acne-prone skin. This is NOT for us. This is the only thing I’ve changed in my routine and I have worked so hard to keep my acne at bay. I’ve been using this for a week and feel like I have to start over again. So disappointed!
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 22 days ago
Hello Emma. Thank you for sharing our experience with CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion For Dry to Very Dry Skin. We’re sorry to hear that this product did not work for your skin, and we would like to assist you further. Please give us a call at: 888-768-2915 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm EST. It would be helpful if you have the product available when you call. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
1 out of 5 stars
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18 December, 2025
never received via Target circle 360
Never received. Bad Target circle 360 experience would not recommend.
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Hello Photoperson. We are sorry to hear that you did not receive your CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion For Dry to Very Dry Skin - 16 fl oz. For further assistance we recommend you contact Target Customer Service directly at: 1 (800) 440-0680. We would love your thoughts on the product once you have an opportunity to try it. We apologize again for your experience.
5 out of 5 stars
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17 December, 2025Verified purchase
Holy grail body lotion
As a body lotion this is a bit heavy for wearing during the day (unless you live in a very cold dry climate or have extremely dry skin) but as an overnight moisturizer it is amazing. You’ll wake up with your skin feeling so luxuriously silky smooth. A little goes a long way and it’s very easy to apply, not too thick. As long as you don’t use too much it absorbs fairly quickly and non-greasy.
1 out of 5 stars
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12 December, 2025Verified purchase
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My skin gets super dry in the nov-Feb months so I thought I’d try it, it makes my skin burn and itch after putting it on.
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Hello L! We are very sorry to hear about your experience with our Intensive Moisturizing Lotion. We would like to speak to you directly about this. Please contact us at 888-768-2915 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET for assistance. We look forward to speaking with you!
5 out of 5 stars
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11 December, 2025Verified purchase
Perfection in a bottle.
Perfect lotion. Light, absorbs well and no allergies.
5 out of 5 stars
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5 December, 2025Verified purchase
Your skin will love CeraVe products
Best body lotion for very dry skin. I use it 3-4 days a week and skin never felt better. It absorbs fast and no grease. I switched to all CeraVe body products including gel for face. I also use the foaming face wash as my daily shower soap., then use lotion while still wet. This stuff is great.
1 out of 5 stars
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30 November, 2025Verified purchase
Itching and Burning - Be Careful
This winter my skin started feeling dryer than usual so I picked this up. While I feel like my face is more hydrated, this stuff makes my face itch, burn, and turn red for the first few minutes of putting it on. Definitely will be tossing this and finding something different.
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Hello Sarah. Thank you for sharing your experience with CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion For Dry to Very Dry Skin. We’re sorry to hear that this product did not work for your skin, and we would like to assist you further. Please give us a call at: 888-768-2915 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm EST. It would be helpful if you have the product available when you call. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
5 out of 5 stars
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26 November, 2025Verified purchase
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Very good
5 out of 5 stars
18 November, 2025
originally posted on cerave.com
Nongreasy, blends easily into skin and nonfragrant
This was recommended to me by my dermatologist for my dry, flaking skin. I was amazed at how quickly it brought it back to its original softness with no more flaking. I use it daily to keep it that way.
4 out of 5 stars
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18 November, 2025Verified purchase
Good but greasy
Works good at hydrating the skin but it's very greasy. Compared to the regular, daily moisturizing CeraVe, the main difference I see is the addition of Shea Butter which is why this is so greasy. It's also about $5 more than the already expensive daily moisturizing version and why I only buy it when there is a deal. I am using it now as my winter moisturizer, but the greasiness is really annoying and I'm not sure if I will stick with it. Curel used to be my go-to for winter but for some reason Target stopped selling it, so I figured I'd try this since I love the daily moisturizing version for the rest of the year.
2 out of 5 stars
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17 November, 2025Verified purchase
Ouch!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This lotion gives me a tingling, burning sensation immediately after applying which does eventually go away, but it’s a very unpleasant experience. I still find it to be hydrating, but I do not feel that it is any better than their other products. I absolutely will not use this on my face, unlike their Daily Moisturizing Lotion. I’ll stick with the daily lotion and the moisturizing cream for pain-free hydration. I will not be repurchasing this product and I do not recommend this to anyone.
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Hello RaeGruz. Thank you for sharing your experience with CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion For Dry to Very Dry Skin. We’re sorry to hear that this product did not work for your skin, and we would like to assist you further. Please give us a call at: 888-768-2915 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm EST. It would be helpful if you have the product available when you call. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
4 out of 5 stars
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16 November, 2025
Good night cream
This is a nice deep moisturizer for the face. My skin had a little adjustment but after a week it was good. I will just be using mostly at night.
5 out of 5 stars
14 November, 2025
originally posted on cerave.com
Brilliant
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 💙Defy the 3 D's this winter as the colder weather is closing in with this amazing moisturising lotion. 💙Dehydration 💙Dryness 💙Discomfort Contains: 3 Essential Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid Hydro-Urea Helps relieve itching, tightness & roughness. Clinically proven to give up to 72 hour hydration
5 out of 5 stars
13 November, 2025
originally posted on cerave.com
Fantastic
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this product provides long lasting hydration and improve overall health of my skin and appareance perfect for the winter.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 November, 2025
Yup yup yup
I have used this for 4 years on my face .I have a lot of thoughts 1 I suffer with acne and oily skin and this has never broke me out or made me more oily looking.2. This is a tip of mind get the off brand/generic of this product it works just the same but cost less ,thank me later 3. This will last you a long time if you only use this on your face ,I wash my face once a day with a chemical, exfoliating, facial cleanser, and then use this at night and my last lotion lasted me 2 years.i know kinda gross but I've never had to go out and buy any other facial moisturizer within that time. Period. 10/10
1 out of 5 stars
31 October, 2025
originally posted on cerave.com
Itching Like CRAZY!
I have been using cerave for years and have loved their normal lotion. I recently saw they came out with this and it is supposed to be more hydrating. I have really bad eczema and I gave it a shot and it is breaking my whole body out itching so badly. I had to take a few Benadryl and wash it off immediately. I was using it and noticed it was itchy at first but wanted to give it a few days at least. Would not buy again.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 3 months ago
Hello there! We are very sorry to hear about your experience with our Intensive Moisturizing Lotion. We would like to speak to you directly about this. Please contact us at 888-768-2915 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET for assistance and provide the reference #43467246. We look forward to speaking with you!
3 out of 5 stars
15 October, 2025
originally posted on cerave.com
Says "fragrance free" but there is a strong smell
I generally love CeraVe creams and lotions, but this one is not for me. While it's a good moisturizer, there is a strong, lingering scent that bothers me. One of my reasons for buying CeraVe products in the first place is that I'm sensitive to fragrances and strong smells, and I'm used to CeraVe products being mostly scent free.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 3 months ago
Hello TG62! Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Intensive Moisturizing Lotion. We are truly sorry to hear that this particular product did not meet your expectations regarding scent, especially since you rely on CeraVe for its generally fragrance-free nature. We understand that sensitivity to fragrances and strong smells is a primary reason many choose our brand, and we deeply appreciate your loyalty. Our Intensive Moisturizing Lotion, like all CeraVe products, is formulated without added fragrances to minimize the risk of irritation. Any subtle aroma you might notice would stem from the natural composition of the ingredients themselves, rather than any perfuming agents. This lotion is specifically designed to provide intense, long-lasting hydration with our essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid, aiming to restore and maintain the skin's protective barrier. While we're glad to hear you found it to be a good moisturizer, we sincerely regret that the perceived scent detracted from your experience. Your detailed input is invaluable to us as we continuously strive to develop products that cater to sensitive skin needs.
1 out of 5 stars
11 October, 2025
originally posted on cerave.com
Cerave intensive moisturizing lotion
I tried your newest intensive moisturizing lotion recently and here is what I think of it: It stings my skin… not at all pleasant. It is thick, heavy, and quite greasy. My skin stays greasy and it gets on my clothing and my sheets until I wash it off my skin. It is too expensive. I do not recommend this product. Will not buy again.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 3 months ago
Hi Sassy1! We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with our Intensive Moisturizing Lotion. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at 1-888-768-2915 Mon - Fri 9am - 5:30pm EST for assistance and provide the case #43196928. Looking forward to speaking with you. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call.