CeraVe Healing Ointment Review
BLC Research Score
A research-based assessment from ingredient and formula analysis plus reputation, not a hands-on lab test. See our scoring approach.
- Best for
- dry, sensitive
- Price
- $15.99 / 12 oz (340 g)
- Main claim
- Anti-aging firming
- Texture
- Thick, non-greasy ointment
Editorial pick only.
Quick verdict
CeraVe Healing Ointment sits in the budget tier at $15.99 for 12 oz (340 g). Best for dry, sensitive skin.
Key ingredients
What the hero actives in Healing Ointment are supposed to do.
Primary
Petrolatum (46.5%)
Supporting
Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP), Hyaluronic Acid, Mineral Oil, Dimethicone, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine
Learn more about these actives
Ceramides
Naturally-occurring lipids that hold the skin barrier together. Lose them and your skin loses water and irritates more easily.
Read the full Ceramides guide ->Hyaluronic Acid
A humectant that binds up to 1000x its weight in water, plumping skin and softening the appearance of fine lines.
Read the full Hyaluronic Acid guide ->Alternatives to CeraVe Healing Ointment
Other ointments we have reviewed.
Aquaphor
Healing Ointment
$13.99 / 14 oz (396g)
Read review ->Aquaphor
Lip Repair
$5.49 / 0.35 fl oz (10ml)
Read review ->Aquaphor
Baby Healing Ointment
$13.99 / 14 oz (396g)
Read review ->Eucerin
Original Healing Rich Cream
$18.99 / 16 oz (454 g)
Read review ->See category roundups:
Final verdict
CeraVe Healing Ointment is a budget ointment for dry, sensitive skin.
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Editor's note
Reviewed by the BLC Editorial Team using our standardized 7-criteria scoring methodology. Independent and not sponsored.
Last updated: Jul 21, 2026. Read how we evaluate.