CeraVe Soothing Body Wash for Dry Skin, Shower Oil for Sensitive, Dry, Itchy, and Eczema-Prone Skin, Fragrance Free & Paraben Free & Sulfate Free, 10 oz

This is not your typical body wash. It doesn't lather, and it's very watery. But I don't itch!!! I've never been able to shower before bed because my skin itches so bad, even with lotion. This does not dry my skin out. The negative star is for packaging, but that can be fixed. I emptied a pump type cerave bottle and put it in there, it works great to reduce waste. When in the original bottle, it gets all over the bottle and you end up with a lot more than you intended. I'm OK with it as I use it as a "refill."

I had a severe, serious, long-lasting reaction in 2016 to a cheap soap. It debilitated my skin to the point where it killed nerves the reaction was so strong. I have been suffering from dry skin since.After multiple body washes, soaps, etc.. (natural and processed) I decided to try this CeraVe. I LOVE IT! It's turned me around 180 and the skin dryness is much less of an issue, and the sensitivity to clothes is also gone. It made all the difference...what follows is the rundown:THE GOOD: This stuff works! It actually healed my dry skin, and somehow now my clothes don't hurt when they rub against my skin like they did for SO long before. A little goes a long way, too, so it's good bang for the amount you get. The smell doesn't linger on your skin once you rinse off either, so if the smell (described in THE BAD section) throws you off at first--give this stuff a shot anyway.THE BAD: The smell. It smells like glue. It's also pretty expensive, too. You pay a lot for a small bottle. 3-4 times more than a traditional bottle of regular soap. Also, while unnecessary for cleaning, the lack of suds sometimes makes it difficult to determine the places you've washed and you might end up re-washing an area accidentally.THE UGLY: Did I mention the cost? It's pricey.THE VERDICT: No matter the cost, no matter the smell...this stuff WORKS. Its already turned my life around, and I have used it for only a week. It's effective as a cleaner too, underarm odor for example is handled quite effectively and there's no sticky or slimy residue once you dry off. It actually leaves your skin smooth and refreshed without feeling perfumed.TL:DR version: THIS STUFF IS PERFECT!! CERAVE, PLEASE KEEP MAKING THIS PRODUCT FOR THOSE OF US WITH DAMAGED SKIN.

Arrived loose in a box without tape over the lid. Leaked and absorbed into cardboard box. The replacement arrived the same exact way smdh. I was not a fan of the product. It's a terrible substitute for Eucerin skin calming body wash if that's what you're trying to accomplish. There is zero lather which I didn't expect much but Eucerin had some. The smell is indeed like motor oil. This didn't make me feel clean. It is thicker and greasier than other oil soaps I have used, and not as soft a smell. The bottle design is also awful. You have to squeeze the bottle quite hard to get any out but then wayyyyyyy too much comes out pouring all over the shower. There is no just right level of squeeze on the bottle. It did not flare my sensitive skin. I imagine it is good for the skin which is why I'm giving it 4 stars. I can't get past the smell, consistency and ridiculous lid that won't let any out until it blows like a cannon.

First and foremost I had read a review that this soap was very runny. That is a complete understatement that it pours out fast and is it very watery. You have to put the now oily slippery bottle down now try to not spill what little soap hasn't run out of your other hand and quickly rub your hands together before it all ends up in the bottom of your shower or tub. "Don't and I repeat you don't want to use a washcloth or loofah you will thank me later." Once you rub your hands together there is almost no lather the soap turns into an odd filmy consistency. Now that you have wash one area or limb you will have to repeat the process of re-dispensing and hopefully not wasting as much soap as I did. The worst part of this product the smell is completely and utterly awful. So in fairness, I tried it twice even with the deathly smell... The first impression I didn't feel very clean which was an odd feeling getting out of the shower. I wasn't as itchy but I did have to use my normal amount of lotion and I did have to use multiple sprays of perfume upon getting out of the shower the smell of the soap does not fade fast sadly and I had an appointment. On the second try, I was really hoping the second round was going to be a little different this time I tried using a washcloth why above I warn not to. Please take that advice, even with apply soap to the washcloth in hope that it would have a different result it did not, no lather I wasn't sure if I was getting clean or not. You are definitely aware that the product is being used by the odor of the soap. This time after getting out of the shower I wanted to see if it could actually help my poor dry skin, so I reframed from using perfume and applied a thin layer of lotion. I was hoping it would fade, but after the shower and a short time later a family member was standing next to me and looking at me puzzled and tell umm not sure if anyone has mentioned this but... "Whatever you washed with smells horrific." I could still faintly smell it on my skin I went and showered with another body wash.I believe products deserve a fair chance and to try them a few times but this product... Just NO! I threw mine away, disappointed and a waste of money.This one needs to go back to the lab for continued testing... #1CeraVe needs to work on is the consistency and #2 (which I almost made #1) CeraVe you need to work on fixing its products that horrific smell.

I love this product! It's so gentle on my sensitive skin and got rid of my eczema. While it's true that it's too liquid-y, like what other comments mentioned, I would say that just be careful pouring it (Just pour enough of what you need). I only used it for cleansing the eczema-affected parts of my body (neck and hands), not the whole body. This cleared up my eczema in less than a week! But in general, I avoid soaps with "scents" and stick with non-scented soaps. I still use this though on affected areas, even if the eczema has subsided! Highly recommended!

Very thin.Smells vaguely of cucumber to me.Super difficult to get it to lather.