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48% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 129 in skincare
Sample
36 redditors with explicit opinion · 14 positive · 5 negative · 10 neutral
Score0.546 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 31–66% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Polarizing — Threshold-based label from our methodology.
Sources
r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin, r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/40PlusSkinCare + 6 more
Cetaphil · skincare
Polarizing
Moisturizing Cream
r/SkincareAddictionr/tretinoinr/SkincareAddictionUKr/IndianSkincareAddictsr/40PlusSkinCarer/Microneedling
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
A thick cream for very dry skin that layers well with serums. Some users experience immediate breakouts.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.8 from 38,306 reviews — that's roughly 95% positive.
On Reddit: 48% of 36 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 46 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
What redditors love
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Works well for super dry skin when layered
“I like Cetaphil/Cereve products for my super dry skin. I layer a hyaluronic acid serum+ Cetaphil moisturizing cream on top”
u/bwoob
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Pairs effectively with hyaluronic acid treatments
“I like ITK Milky Hydrating Toner and their Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream in the tub”
u/Head-Drag-1440
What they don’t
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Caused immediate and severe breakouts for some
“Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion: same as Cerave. broke me out terribly and immediately.”
u/No-Commission8194
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Only mediocre results, not impressive performance
“I used Cetaphil moisturizing balm, it was just ok.”
u/curious_bee06
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u/No-Commission8194
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r/SkincareAddiction
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion: same as Cerave. broke me out terribly and immediately.
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u/bwoob
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r/MakeupAddictionCanada
I like Cetaphil/Cereve products for my super dry skin. I layer a hyaluronic acid serum+ Cetaphil moisturizing cream on top
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u/soopersecretformula
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r/SkincareAddiction
re. The exact products can be trial and error, but I personally really like the cetaphil moisturizing cream for dry to very dry skin. It comes in a tub and it rocks.
Side note, it sound
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u/Head-Drag-1440
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r/BeautyAddiction
I like ITK Milky Hydrating Toner and their Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream in the tub
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u/Sanket-25
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r/SkincareAddiction
Cetaphil Moisturising Cream (protects skin from dryness)
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u/Horror_Rise71
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r/tretinoin
Looks great! I prefer cetaphil moisturizing cream. It's a little heavier. I don't experience the stinging like I did with cerave.
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"AM is, I recommend Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser instead of the Micellar Water, and Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream for dry to very dry skin instead of the sunscreen. I also recommend, as a last"
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"I used Cetaphil moisturizing balm, it was just ok."
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"will pill like crazy. But if the tret has sat long enough, I’ll can use a basic cetaphil moisturizing cream, rub together in clean hands to warm it up, and then pat/press it all over wher"
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"others that have been reliable for similar winter dryness + sensitivity are the Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream Ultimate with Prebiotic Aloe and Egyptian Magic.
Cetaphil's version is super si"
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"invested in the Cetaphil moisturizer and it's been good lately"
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"Cetaphil Moisturizing lotion / Re'equil Ceramide & Hyaluronic Acid moisturizer"
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"I was using Cetaphil moisturizer with green lid...I'd peel, sting, burn, you name it"
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"every moisturizer I've ever tried has broken me out (Vanicream, CeraVe, LRP, Cetaphil)"
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"Moisturizer, (Cetaphil ) SPF 50"
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"I use cetaphil moisturizer, sometimes an aha and vitamin C in the morning."
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"applied plenty of moisturiser everyday (cetaphil lightweight and bioderma sensibio defensive rich- i have sensitive skin)"
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"Thin layer of cetaphil moisturi"
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"they changed my body lotion formula I've tried so many lotions Lubriderm Cetaphil Body by tph"
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"moisturise with Cetaphil"
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"cetaphil moisturiser and suncream - this made it better but seems to have come back now"
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"my cetaphil moisturiser"
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"cetaphil moisturizer and epiduo"
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"I do use cetaphil moisturiser under my sunscreen and I do have to wear makeup for long hours."
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"I also sometimes put the like really thick Cerave or Cetaphil lotion on my lips, like a Chapstick. I don't know if it really helps or not"
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"water based cleanser and moisturiser daily on face and neck (cetaphil)"
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"reapplying CeraVe, Aquaphor, Calendula and Cetaphil in rotation, just trying to find what works"
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