We make Corium 21. Facts about CeraVe Moisturizing Cream come from CeraVe's own product page at cerave.com, as read on Oct 28, 2026.
If you want a CeraVe alternative that leads with aloe vera, Corium 21 is an aloe vera skin cream for dry skin, with certified organic aloe vera as its first ingredient. It isn't greasy, comes in Classic Fragrance and Fragrance Free, and is made for face and body, including hands, feet and lips.
Get the 8 oz jar, or try both scents with Free Samples.
What does CeraVe Moisturizing Cream lead with?
CeraVe's product page describes Moisturizing Cream as a face and body moisturizer made with ceramides (waxy fats also found in skin). It names three ceramides, hyaluronic acid (a moisture holding ingredient), dimethicone (a silicone that gives creams a smooth, silky feel) and petrolatum (petroleum jelly) as its key ingredients, and says the formula is fragrance free.
The first ingredient on CeraVe's published ingredient list is "Aqua / Water / Eau", the label name in three languages.
What does Corium 21 lead with?
Certified organic aloe vera is the first ingredient. Corium 21 also has vitamins A, B3 and E, soluble collagen (a protein that forms a smooth film on skin), plant oils (rose hip oil and corn oil), and green tea, chamomile and ginseng extracts.
It absorbs well and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth, not greasy, so you can use it any time of day. See every ingredient on our Ingredients page.
How do they compare side by side?
Only facts printed on each brand's own page or ingredient list are shown here.
| Label fact | CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (CeraVe's page) | Corium 21 |
|---|---|---|
| First ingredient | "Aqua / Water / Eau" | Certified organic aloe vera (label name "Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Organic") |
| Fragrance free | Described as fragrance free | Fragrance Free, or Classic Fragrance if you like a scent |
| Face and body | Yes, per its page | Yes, including hands, feet and lips |
| Petroleum jelly (petrolatum) | On its ingredient list | Not on our ingredient list |
| Mineral oil | Not on its ingredient list | Not on our ingredient list |
| Sizes | See CeraVe's page | 8 oz jar, Quart with pump, Gallon with pump |
Both are creams for face and body. The choice comes down to what you want to see first on the label.
Who might prefer an aloe vera cream?
You want aloe vera first. Corium 21 starts with certified organic aloe vera, listed ahead of water.
You'd like a cream without petroleum jelly or mineral oil. Neither is on our ingredient list. Read more in aloe vera cream vs petroleum jelly.
You want a choice of scent. Classic Fragrance or Fragrance Free, the same formula with the fragrance left out.
You want one jar for the whole family. It works on face and body, hands, feet and lips. Both the Quart and the Gallon come with a pump, so you can press out just the right amount and refill your smaller jars from it. Wondering about texture? See aloe vera cream vs lotion.
Can you try it before you switch?
Yes. Free Samples send two .5 oz jars, one Classic and one Fragrance Free, for $3.95 shipping, one set per customer. Apply generously as needed. After a few days, see how your skin feels.
Every full-size product carries a 90-day money-back guarantee on the product price, even if it's opened. One refund per customer. No questions asked. Just email support@corium21.com. Read our promise. Questions? Call (800) 319-5114 and you'll talk to a real person.
Still comparing? See how to choose an aloe vera cream for dry skin. When you're ready, get the 8 oz jar.
Questions people ask
What's in Corium 21?
Certified organic aloe vera is the first ingredient. Corium 21 also has vitamins A, B3 and E, soluble collagen, plant oils (rose hip oil and corn oil), and green tea, chamomile and ginseng extracts. The full list is on corium21.com/pages/ingredients.
Does Corium 21 contain petroleum jelly or mineral oil?
No. Corium 21's full ingredient list has no petroleum jelly (petrolatum) and no mineral oil. Its first ingredient is certified organic aloe vera.
Can I try Corium 21 before buying a full jar?
Yes. Free Samples are two .5 oz jars, one Classic Fragrance and one Fragrance Free, for 1 cent plus $3.95 shipping. Limit one per customer, US addresses only.
What is the Corium 21 90-day promise?
Try Corium 21 for up to 90 days. If it isn't right for you, we'll refund the product price, even if the jar is opened. No questions asked, and you keep the jar. One refund per customer; Free Samples aren't covered.
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