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Experts recommend CeraVe Daily Moisturizing more than Neutrogena Hydro Boost

As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer CeraVe Daily Moisturizing over Neutrogena Hydro Boost, but both Body Lotions have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, CeraVe Daily Moisturizing received 5 recommendations: from Reviewed (23 Aug 2024), Oprah Daily (15 Jun 2023) NewBeauty (21 Jan 2022) and 2 others. By contrast, Neutrogena Hydro Boost received only 4 recommendations from Oprah Daily (15 Jun 2023), NewBeauty (21 Jan 2022) CNET (28 Jul 2022) and 1 other.

Rank Change Price Body Lotion
Reviewed
Today
Her Stylecode
Oprah Daily
NewBeauty
Allure
CNET
The Strategist
Byrdie
Shape
3
- $14
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion is a versatile and effective moisturizer suitable for various skin types, containing essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin to provide 24-hour hydration, prevent water loss, and improve the skin's natural barrier function.
6
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13
17
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2
-
8
7
- $11
Neutrogena Hydro Boost
Versatile skincare line suitable for all skin types, offering lightweight hydration and dermatologist-recommended benefits for dry, sensitive, oily, and combination skin.
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9
5
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2
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9

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Endorsement summary:

  • On 15 Jun 2023 Oprah Daily ranked Neutrogena Hydro Boost as #9 and CeraVe Daily Moisturizing as #13
    Rank Body Lotion Comment
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    #9 out of 16 Neutrogena Hydro Boost
    Best Lightweight
    ... ... ...
    #13 out of 16 CeraVe Daily Moisturizing
    Best for Repairing Skin Barrier
    ... ... ...
  • On 21 Jan 2022 NewBeauty ranked Neutrogena Hydro Boost as #5 and CeraVe Daily Moisturizing as #17
    Rank Body Lotion
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    #5 out of 18 Neutrogena Hydro Boost
    ... ...
    #17 out of 18 CeraVe Daily Moisturizing
    ... ...
  • On 8 Jun 2021 Shape ranked CeraVe Daily Moisturizing as #8 and Neutrogena Hydro Boost as #9
    Rank Body Lotion
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    #8 out of 9 CeraVe Daily Moisturizing
    #9 out of 9 Neutrogena Hydro Boost
  • On 23 Aug 2024 Reviewed ranked CeraVe Daily Moisturizing as #6
    Rank Body Lotion Comment
    ... ... ...
    #6 out of 14 CeraVe Daily Moisturizing
    Best for Face and Body
    ... ... ...
  • On 17 Dec 2024 The Strategist ranked CeraVe Daily Moisturizing as #2
    Rank Body Lotion Comment
    ... ... ...
    #2 out of 15 CeraVe Daily Moisturizing
    Best lightweight lotion for dry skin
    ... ... ...
    Source: nymag.com
  • On 28 Jul 2022 CNET ranked Neutrogena Hydro Boost as #2
    Rank Body Lotion Comment
    ... ... ...
    #2 out of 6 Neutrogena Hydro Boost
    Best lotion for oily skin
    ... ... ...

After counting and adding up the 135 expert endorsements of the January rankings, CeraVe Daily Moisturizing outranks Neutrogena Hydro Boost. This is not to say that Neutrogena Hydro Boost is a bad option. Like CeraVe Daily Moisturizing, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, CeraVe Daily Moisturizing outranks Neutrogena Hydro Boost by 4 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, CeraVe Daily Moisturizing is more critically acclaimed than Neutrogena Hydro Boost.
Rank Change Price Body Lotion
Reviewed
Today
Her Stylecode
Oprah Daily
NewBeauty
Allure
CNET
The Strategist
Byrdie
Shape
1
- $20
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+
Highly recommended body lotion for those with dry, rough, and sensitive skin types, including those with eczema and atopic dermatitis, thanks to its nourishing ingredients and 48-hour hydration.
13
7
-
4
8
4
1
5
-
7
2
- $16
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Fragrance-free body lotion that contains natural colloidal oatmeal and rich emollients to improve the health of dry skin in one day, leaving it healthy-looking, plump, and radiant.
10
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7
2
6
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3
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3
- $14
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion is a versatile and effective moisturizer suitable for various skin types, containing essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin to provide 24-hour hydration, prevent water loss, and improve the skin's natural barrier function.
6
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-
13
17
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2
-
8
4
- $20
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Fragrance-free daily moisturizer suitable for various skin types, providing long-lasting hydration and restoring the skin's natural protective barrier.
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11
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9
10
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4
10
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [17]

81
Total expert reviews: 17
  • with a score: 4
  • without a score: 13
Highest score by Byrdie
100
Average score based on 17 reviews
81
Lowest score by IMBB
50

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [10]

No critic scores
Total expert reviews: 10
  • with a score: 0
  • without a score: 10
From Seller:
  • [ DAILY MOISTURIZING LOTION ] Smooth, light-weight texture that is absorbed quickly, leaving skin feeling smooth and hydrated, never greasy
  • [ LONG-LASTING HYDRATION ] Contains Hyaluronic Acid to help retain skins natural moisture and MVE technology to provide 24 hour hydration
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From Seller:
  • Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Body Gel Cream with Hyaluronic Acid instantly quenches thirsty skin
  • Refreshing and ultra-light body gel formula is powered by Hyaluronic Acid, a hydrator found naturally in the skin
  • Read more
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