I have had eczema my whole life so I'm very familiar with finding rich, hydrating and irritation-free creams to use on my whole body. This CeraVe cream is great, I really like it.
At first, when it arrived in a tube, I wasn't too impressed but I think because I'm used to tubs. However, I now love the tube format and would prefer it over a tub. It doesn't look big but considering I use huge dollops each time, it's lasted a really long time.
The formula is indeed fragrance-free. I'm really sensitive to smells and sometimes, there is a light fragrance. I really enjoy how well it sinks in, but I did take one lippy off as I found it didn't hydrate my skin for as long as I wanted. Worth mentioning that I have super dry skin and it would probably be sufficient for anyone else.
Overall, I really like it. i would prefer all future moisturisers to have a tube if possible. I'd probably repurchase this to use too.
I have been using this product for almost two weeks now, and as someone who suffers from persistent eczema, I have noticed the biggest difference in my skin during this time! I skipped using it for two days and in that time alone noticed dry patches rearing their ugly head again - so was reminded to keep up moisturizing at least 2 x a day.
I love the fact that this product contains Hyaluronic Acid, as the only product I use and swear by on my face is 'The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5'. I have very sensitive and dry skin, so I don't tend to branch out and try new things, as many products can make things worse.
Although I haven't got to test this product at the peak of how bad my eczema can get (in winter when my hands crack & bleed), I can 100% say this product has relieved some of the dryness and itchiness I experience. Seriously, after the first application alone my skin's redness went right down and my hands were SO soft. I showed my partner & sent pictures to my family because I was in actual shock that something could work that quickly!
Although I would say that for people with moderate to severe eczema, this product does not, unfortunately, replace steroid creams, it is something you should definitely consider incorporating into your moisturizing routine. I have been trying to cut down on my reliance on steroid creams which thin and break the skin, so this product enables me to do just that.
I also just love the consistency and the fact that it is fragrance free. I can apply this product to my hands in the car while I'm driving, and there is no stickiness at all right after application! That is something that really grinds my gears, so CeraVe gets the tick of approval from me. :)