Face Cream reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 139 Reddit reviews across 27 subreddits and 43 posts to rank the best Face Cream brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AusSkincare, r/EuroSkincare, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/Psoriasis, r/SkincareAddiction. Top-rated brands include CeraVe (4.7/5), La Roche-Posay (4.9/5), Weleda (4.3/5).
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Reviews139
Subreddits27
Posts43
Brands80
Products53
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#1
CeraVe
4.7
(13)
"Cerave, the one in the big tub with Vaseline layered over the top."
"I use CeraVe, the kind that comes in a white tub with a blue lid."
"CeraVe healing ointment, comes in a blue tub w silver lid or blue tube w silver lid."
"Cerave."
"Something like Vaseline, aquaphor, Cerave healing ointment."
"Cerave ftw."
"I have recently switched to using Cerave moisturising creme (in the tub), and that has worked for me."
"Cerave"
"They have one moisturizer with SPF 30."
"Cere ve SA lotion is really good."
#2
La Roche-Posay
4.9
(8)
"La Roche B5 Baume Cicaplast"
"Cicaplast (Mixa Panthenol Comfort 50ml is a cheap almost 1to1 alternative), Avene Cicalfate or TransparentLab Cica Balm or Cica Gel."
"LRP cicaplast or Avene cicalfate, Venicream ointment and cerave ointment."
"La Roche Posay Cicaplast"
"Highly recommend La Roche Posay Lipikar or Avène Tolerance balm."
"La Rosh posey sensitive skin spf"
"LRP Cicaplast! I recently started slathering QV cream as well which has helped."
"A few layers of thin moisturizer then a cream like cicaplast or nivea cream if you are set on that afterwards."
#3
Weleda
4.3
(6)
"Weleda Skin Food in a Green Tube. Amazing if you have fried your skin barrier."
"I am using Waleda Light Skin food."
"Check out Weleda, consider just raw coconut."
"We use a weleda one!"
"I use their skin food and it’s nice."
#4
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume
5.0
(4)
"La Roche cicaplast baume is the thickest and most soothing AND moisturising I’ve used."
"Layered over your usual moisturiser."
"LRP cicaplast baume."
#5
Aveeno
4.8
(4)
"Aveeno Calm & Restore Oat Gel or Neutrogena Hydro Boost"
"Aveeno"
"Aveeno Exzema 100%."
"Aveeno kids Dermexa, it's really thick so you only need to use a little bit."
#6
Vanicream
4.5
(4)
"Vanicream is a good clean line for sensitive skin, I hear."
"Vanicream is a great alternative to Cerave!"
"Vanicream tub"
"I've heard people rave about Vanicream!"
#7
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
5.0
(3)
"Is amazing!!! It single handedly helped my winter skin."
"The oat calms my skin and improves my moisture barrier."
"[First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream](https://www.sephora.com/product/ultra-repair-cream-intense-hydration-P248407)"
#8
Cetaphil
5.0
(3)
"I absolutely LOVE the cetaphil moisturising cream!"
"This is my favorite cream (doesn’t burn, very hydrating)."
"I only use two products on my baby, Cetaphil cleanser and Aquaphor ointment."
#9
Hada Labo
5.0
(3)
"You might like hada labo gokujyun perfect gel, its super hydrating and non greasy. Its great for both hands and face."
"Hada labo is soo good and affordable."
"I also like Hado Labo, and it doesn't irritate my rosacea."
#10
Vaseline
4.7
(3)
"Personally I find plain Vaseline the best thing."
"Just use Vaseline at night."
"Vaseline."
#11
Neutrogena
4.3
(3)
"Aveeno Calm & Restore Oat Gel or Neutrogena Hydro Boost"
"Those Neutrogena hydro gel cream, better if scentless"
"Neutrogena Hydroboost."
#12
Illiyoon
4.0
(3)
"Illiyoon ato ceramide concentrate cream has a very similar texture, it's a very thick cream, but not as occlusive."
"I use the Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream on my hands as it breaks my face out, and it’s pretty great as a hand cream."
"Illiyoon or Avene Cicalfate+"
#13
Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream
5.0
(2)
"I'm a big fan of tatcha dewy skin cream."
"All beautiful (I have all 3 🥰)"
#14
Aestura 365 Cream
5.0
(2)
"Aestura 365 cream and illiyoon ato cream are great no frills ceramide rich creams."
"I switched to aestura 365 cream and have never looked back."
#15
Avene
5.0
(2)
"Love Cicalfate!"
"Avene Cicalfate."
#16
Cetaphil Daily Lotion
5.0
(2)
"It's affordable, fragrance free, lightweight but intensely hydrating."
"Cetaphil daily lotion. It's affordable, fragrance free, lightweight but intensely hydrating."
#17
Weleda Skin Food
5.0
(2)
"Weleda skin food."
"Weleda Skin Food or Acure Dream Cream"
#18
The Ordinary
5.0
(2)
"I really like the Ordinary products"
"The Ordinary and Honest products."
#19
Avene Cicalfate
5.0
(2)
"So good! I know everyone loves La Roche Cicaplast, but I like the Avene one better."
"These are my go to skin products."
#20
Nivea
4.5
(2)
"Very happy with all of it."
"Nivea sold in Big C and Tesco Lotus is inexpensive and spf 30 and 50"
#21
Olay
4.5
(2)
"I have been using the Oil of Olay for years."
"I like to use the Olay creams that regularly go on sale."
#22
Elizabeth Arden
4.5
(2)
"Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream."
"Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream"
#23
Physiogel
4.5
(2)
"My dermatologist recommended to use Physiogel Calming Relief AI Cream. Two days later my skin is 95% healed."
"Check out physiogel"
#24
Eubos
4.5
(2)
"Seconding Eubos, such an underrated brand. Their Haut Ruhe face cream has been amazing for my skin barrier."
"I like Rosenthal Ceramide Cream or Eubos Urea."
#25
Geek & Gorgeous
4.5
(2)
"Geek & Gorgeous Happier Barrier is very moisturizing, it leaves my skin feeling so soft."
"I use this vitamin c daily and pair it with either Geek & gorgeous hydration station or Cerave pm moisturiser."
#26
Bioderma
4.5
(2)
"I've found the bioderm atoderm range very good for my flare ups."
"I like their bioderma and la emborylisse or something."
#27
Uriage
5.0
(1)
"Uriage Glow Up water essence used together vith Avene Hydrance Rich cream. Saved my skin."
#28
Noku Marine Cream
5.0
(1)
"Very hydrating moisturizer that does not clog pores and doesn’t leave your skin oily is noku marine cream."
#29
Skinfix
5.0
(1)
"A good option is a rich moisturizer with peptides and ceramides like Skinfix Barrier+ for day."
#30
Beauty of Joseon
5.0
(1)
"Does not feel like sunscreen at all but like a light moisturizer."
#31
Kiehl’s
5.0
(1)
"I like Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream"
#32
First Aid Beauty
5.0
(1)
"First aid beauty repair cream! I swear by it."
#33
Centellian 24
5.0
(1)
"In the kbeauty market I would suggest Centellian 24 Madeca Cream. It is the kbeauty equivalent of Cicaplast but with a herbally scent from the cica."
#34
Zero Derma
5.0
(1)
"Personally, I love this stuff... Effect is very clean soft skin with no oily residue."
#35
Dr. Rogers
5.0
(1)
"I use dr Rogers products almost exclusively. Day preventative treatment uses THA variant of vitamin C."
#36
Curel
5.0
(1)
"I use Curel on my whole body, it has done wonders once I got the eczema under control."
#37
Child's Farm
5.0
(1)
"Child’s farm do a gentle moisturiser that I’ve used on my little ones cheeks."
#38
Eden's Garden
5.0
(1)
"Get a “carrier oil” from an essential oil company like Eden’s Garden."
#39
Some By Mi
5.0
(1)
"A great option is Some By Mi Panthenol B5 Cream. It provides intense hydration and is such a great option for dry skin concerns."
#40
Cerave
5.0
(1)
"Similar to this is the Cerave Advanced Repair Ointment which is honestly my lifesaver. Used it when my skin barrier was damaged and even after healing it I still use it because I love it so much."
#41
Centella Serum
5.0
(1)
"I also like layering a centella serum on top of it."
#42
Glycerine
5.0
(1)
"Mixing 1:3 glycerine with water in a spritz bottle and misting your face and neck with this before moisturising. A true miracle worker, cheap and easy!"
#43
Ceramide Moisturiser
5.0
(1)
"Load up on ceramide moisturisers and then put a layer of squalane oil on top; it seals it all in nicely"
#44
Kesaradi
5.0
(1)
"For something beautiful but cheap, the Ayurvedic Kesaradi oil."
#45
Korean Skin Care
5.0
(1)
"I would suggest to look into korean skin care (if available where you are) it’s affordable in the EU.. it’s nice to follow their step routine and literally end up with a glass skin."
#46
Epaderm
5.0
(1)
"Fuck every suggestion that isn't Epaderm! It's thick, so hydrating and it's cheap too."
#47
Bkind
5.0
(1)
"I like Bkind for natural skincare :)."
#48
Tatcha
5.0
(1)
"Tatcha's line."
#49
Embryolisse Face Moisturizer
5.0
(1)
"I like Embryolisse for my "go to" face moisturizer."
#50
Stratia
5.0
(1)
"I'm a diehard Stratia fan."
#51
Colorado Aromatics Aspenglow Facial Balm
5.0
(1)
"My favorite products are the aspenglow facial balm and the dream lake body butter!"
#52
Little Seed Farm Moisturizer
5.0
(1)
"Little seed farm has a bunch of skincare that you might like to try out."
#53
Chikyu Skin Longevity
5.0
(1)
"My all time favorite that I have been using for a few years is Longevity from my favorite brand Chikyu skin."
#54
Hamilton Urederm
5.0
(1)
"Hamilton Urederm. It’s $17 from CW for a GIANT tube."
#55
ELF Fragrance Free Moisturizer
5.0
(1)
"I use ELF fragrance free and put vaseline over it and sleep with that on."
#56
CeraVe Moisturising Cream
5.0
(1)
"CeraVe (body) moisturising cream."
#57
Baume27
5.0
(1)
"Baume27. The best."
#58
Paula's Choice Wrinkle Defense
4.0
(1)
"Paula’s choice wrinkle defense is good."
#59
Embroylisse Sensitive Fragrance Free
4.0
(1)
"It is very nice and the weight depends on how much you apply."
#60
Cien Q10 Day and Night Cream
4.0
(1)
"The Blue light filter day one is so nice and hydrating without being heavy."
#61
Rosenthal
4.0
(1)
"I like Rosenthal Ceramide Cream or Eubos Urea."
#62
Bepanthen
4.0
(1)
"Bepanthen/ol Sensiderm and Vanicream are my go-tos."
#63
Aqueous Cream
4.0
(1)
"Aqueous cream is a good fall back."
#64
SK-II
4.0
(1)
"SKII or go to Beauty Box for free consultation."
#65
Tubby Todd
4.0
(1)
"Tubby Todd’s is ok. The all over ointment is good."
#66
Palmer's
4.0
(1)
"I just use Palmer's Coco butter it doesn't know if you are female or male and works well."
#67
Moisturizer with SPF
4.0
(1)
"Something with a little SPF in it would be a good start."
#68
A-Derma
4.0
(1)
"A-Derma's cica cream has helped me a lot."
#69
Nivea Skin Lotion
4.0
(1)
"I buy a brand of skin lotion that I would buy in the states. Nivea, for example."
#70
Johnson's Body Care Moisturiser
4.0
(1)
"Johnson's body care moisturiser 400 ml about 200 Baht"
#71
IVY AÏA
4.0
(1)
"IVY AÏA Face Cream with Pro Vitamin B5 has always worked quite fast for me what comes to fixing the barrier."
#72
Face Facts
4.0
(1)
"A cheap option for moisturiser is sold at Savers for £2, it's Face Facts Moisturising Gel cream."
#73
Haus of Gloi
4.0
(1)
"I put Haus of Gloi's pumpkin butter on my face. 😂 It works well for me but I have VERY dry skin."
#74
Folk Potions
4.0
(1)
"Small brand called Folk Potions that has face oils that look promising."
#75
Round Lab
4.0
(1)
"I’m alternating between Round Lab's Ampoule and their Dokdo Sleeping Mask."
#76
Rosehip
4.0
(1)
"Rosehip oil."
#77
Vitamin E
4.0
(1)
"Vitamin E cream."
#78
QV Dermcare
3.0
(1)
"QV Dermcare ointment. Can barely get it out of the tube it is so thick."
#79
CeraVe Facial Moisturizer
2.0
(1)
"I hated it. Now, I use the Cerave moisturizer lotion (just the original kind) and round lab birch moisturizing sunscreen SPF 45+. It’s so much better."
#80
Adipeau
1.0
(1)
"I used Adipeau face cream and broke out in a horrible rash."
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