Healing Ointment
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cerave Healing Ointment scores 7.7/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Strongest occlusive — locks in moisture
Locks moisture in
Locks moisture in
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes cerave Healing Ointment stand out
cerave Healing Ointment is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 7.7/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Dimethicone, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on hydration (7.5) and low irritation risk (9.5).
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
Key ingredients
- ✶Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Ceramide Np
Works on your skin — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶Ceramide Ap
Works on your skin — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Ceramide Eop
Works on your skin — #8 in the INCI list
- ✶Tocopheryl Acetate
Works on your skin — #9 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
TikTokBased on these TikTok reviews, users love CeraVe Healing Ointment for being a lighter, less heavy alternative to regular Vaseline while still providing excellent hydration with added beneficial ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid. The main drawback mentioned is that it doesn't last as long on the skin due to its lighter formula, though reviewers appreciate its versatility for uses ranging from chapped skin to makeup primer to overnight masks. They particularly recommend it for people who want the benefits of an occlusive ointment without the heavy, greasy feel, and specifically mention it as a great option for babies and those with dry or chapped skin.
Based on 3 creator reviewsFull ingredient list
15 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Works on your skin4
- Draws in moisture4
- Locks moisture in3
- Holds the formula together2
- Softens and smooths1
- Keeps the product fresh1