Automated research refresh updated the product evidence set.
Before: Evidence 50 · Safety 66 · Effectiveness 46 · Confidence 65
After: Evidence 68 · Safety 72 · Effectiveness 59 · Confidence 87
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, Body and Face Moisturizer for Dry Skin, Body Cream with Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides, Daily Moisturizer, Oil-Free, Fragrance Free, Non-Comedogenic, 19 Ounce
Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream has a unique formula that provides 24-hour hydration and helps restore the protective skin barrier with three essential ceramides (1,3,6-II) and hyaluronic acid. This rich, non-greasy, fast-absorbing...
Direct product evidence5 papers indexed · 5 claims mapped
Resar evidence panel
0–100 · cited research only
Evidence Score
68
Good
Safety Score
72
Strong
Effectiveness Score
59
Good
Research Confidence
87
Excellent
Product Fit Score
47
Emerging
Bottom line
Moderate evidence (Good) — promising research, but read the caveats before buying.
Product fit is weaker — dose, price, or practical use may not align with what studies tested.
Evidence Score
68
Good
Price
$18.96
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The strongest studies behind this product
Ranked by evidence hierarchy and how closely each study matches this product. Start with the strongest study, then read down. Every claim needs a trail.
Strongest studyHuman RCT92% relevance
Efficacy of ceramides and niacinamide-containing moisturizer versus hydrophilic cream in combination with topical anti-acne treatment in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: A split face, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial
Randomized Controlled Trial · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2024
What the research shows
Improved skin hydration and barrier function relative to a non‑ceramide cream.
Direct product evidenceRead study
2345
Human RCT88% relevance
A randomized controlled trial of an emollient with ceramide and filaggrin-associated amino acids for the primary prevention of atopic dermatitis in high-risk infants
Randomized Controlled Trial · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 2019
Direct product evidence
Human RCT85% relevance
Ceramide-Containing Adjunctive Skin Care for Skin Barrier Restoration During Acne Vulgaris Treatment
Randomized Controlled Trial · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2023
Direct product evidence
Human RCT80% relevance
Efficacy and Safety of the Genistein Nutraceutical Product Containing Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, and Ceramide on Skin Health in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Randomized Controlled Trial · Journal of clinical medicine · 2023
Direct product evidence
High-quality synthesis78% relevance
Effectiveness of Ceramide Moisturizer in Atopic Dermatitis Systematic Review and Meta-analysis with Transepidermal Water Loss Parameters
Meta Analysis · Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal · 2022
Category-level evidence
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Direct product evidenceThis study closely matches this product or its active ingredient.
In plain language
In a split‑face design, participants applied the ceramide‑niacinamide moisturizer on one side of the face and a standard hydrophilic cream on the other for 8 weeks while using topical acne medication. The ceramide side showed greater improvement in skin hydration (measured by corneometry) and reduced transepidermal water loss compared with control. [1]
What the study reported
Verified extract — not AI generated
“Improved skin hydration and barrier function relative to a non‑ceramide cream.”
How it was used
Twice daily application to the designated facial side.
Side effects noted
Mild transient stinging reported by 5% of participants; no serious adverse events.
Caveats
Short duration (8 weeks) and limited to acne‑prone skin; results may not generalize to all skin types.
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Score history
Human review is pending for this listing.
Automated research refresh updated the product evidence set.
Before: Evidence 50 · Safety 66 · Effectiveness 46 · Confidence 65
After: Evidence 50 · Safety 66 · Effectiveness 46 · Confidence 65
Automated research refresh updated the product evidence set.
Before: Evidence 51 · Safety 66 · Effectiveness 42 · Confidence 67
After: Evidence 50 · Safety 66 · Effectiveness 46 · Confidence 65
Automated research refresh updated the product evidence set.
Before: Evidence 51 · Safety 69 · Effectiveness 43 · Confidence 67
After: Evidence 51 · Safety 66 · Effectiveness 42 · Confidence 67
Automated research refresh updated the product evidence set.
Before: Evidence 52 · Safety 66 · Effectiveness 47 · Confidence 68
After: Evidence 51 · Safety 69 · Effectiveness 43 · Confidence 67
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