Amazon Basics Moisturizer
- Moisturizer
- Dry
- Jar
- 16 fl oz
- More reviewed than 77%
A straightforward ceramide-glycerin cream for dry skin at a large 16-ounce size, more sensibly treated as a budget daily moisturizer than a treatment product.
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How it ranks among the 323 moisturizers we track
4.4★ across 1,900 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,900 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 323 moisturizers we track - how the scorecard works · full moisturizers data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Amazon Basics' 16-ounce jar moisturizer is a cream formulated for dry skin, built around carbomer, ceramide and glycerin to address dryness and lock in moisture for daily use.
This is Amazon's own private-label take on a basic ceramide-glycerin cream, priced to compete with drugstore staples rather than derm-brand actives. There's no seller description or ingredient breakdown beyond the headline actives, so shoppers weighing it against branded ceramide creams will want to check the full ingredient list on the package before buying.
- 16 fl oz jar
- Cream for dry skin
- Contains ceramide and glycerin
- Amazon Basics private label
Who it's for
Suits anyone with dry skin who wants an affordable, no-frills daily face and body cream in a large 16-ounce jar. Not aimed at buyers chasing a specific active beyond basic moisture, or those who prefer a pump over a jar.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Large 16-ounce jar for the price point
- Ceramide and glycerin formula targets dryness
- Simple ingredient list with no distracting extras
- Jar packaging means dipping fingers rather than a pump
- No seller description or ingredient list provided beyond headline actives
Performance notes
The cream relies on glycerin as a humectant to draw in water and ceramide plus carbomer to help form a barrier and stabilize the texture, a standard approach for addressing dry skin rather than any single novel ingredient.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 16 fl oz |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range | Adult |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | Dry |
| Container | Jar |
| Item Form | Cream |
| Key Ingredients | carbomer,ceramide,glycerin |
| Addresses | Dryness |
| Benefits | Moisturizing |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in moisturizers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics MoisturizerThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 1,900 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Bubble Skincare 104000 MoisturizerBubble Skincare | 4.8 / 5 | 6,900 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Skin1004 8809576261134 MoisturizerSkin1004 | 4.6 / 5 | 9,500 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Beauty of Joseon 8809954941498 MoisturizerBeauty of Joseon | 4.5 / 5 | 7,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Dr.Althea 8809447256221 MoisturizerDr.Althea | 4.6 / 5 | 18,200 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amazon Basics moisturizers
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What skin type is Amazon Basics Moisturizer made for?
It's formulated for dry skin, using glycerin and ceramide to help address dryness.
How much product comes in the jar?
The jar holds 16 fluid ounces.
Does it come in a pump bottle?
No, it's packaged in a jar rather than a pump.