What do reviews say about dry?

An NBC Select tester with dry skin says her red flaky winter patches flare up less.

What do reviews say about pilling?

NBC Select notes it can pill, so let it absorb before the next step.

What do reviews say about rating?

On Target, 84% of 1,205 ratings are 4★ or 5★.

Beauty & Skincare · Serums · 1,205 reviews · 2 sources

CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Best for: dry skin that hates shineMid-range

A non-greasy hyaluronic serum with ceramides that calms flaky dry patches. It can pill under some layers and costs more than basic HA serums.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You get flaky patches in winter
You want hydration without shine

Skip if

Your layers tend to pill
You want the cheapest HA serum

How it scores

Efficacy8.0

Texture6.0

Price

$22.99 (Ulta)

You pay for: Pricier than basic HA serums

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Soothes flaky skinFewer red dry patches

Not greasyHydrated but not shiny

Buyers like it72% of Target ratings are 5★

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Can pillFlagged by NBC Select

Rated 3★ or lowerAbout 1 in 6 buyers

One-star ratingsAbout 1 in 16 buyers

Reviewers disagree on

Hydrates without shineCan pill under other layers

Alternatives

Same price · $22.99 (Ulta)

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Sources

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Reviewed Sep 2026

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