CeraVe is one of the most searched skincare brands in Iraq right now, and moisturizers are the main reason. The formula behind most of the range — three essential ceramides plus hyaluronic acid — suits our conditions well: dry winters, dusty air, and long hours of air conditioning.
This weekly roundup covers September 15–22, 2026. We ranked the ten most popular CeraVe moisturizers and creams on TajPrice by two things: how many Iraqi stores actually stock them (the clearest sign of real demand), and then by the best price available. All prices are in Iraqi dinar (IQD) and were checked for this week.
1. Best seller of the week
CeraVe Oil Control Moisturising Gel Cream - 52ml
Best price 31,000 IQD, available in 6 stores. This tops the list simply because no other CeraVe moisturizer in this roundup is stocked by as many Iraqi stores. It is a lightweight gel-cream built for oily and combination skin, made to control shine while still hydrating — a good match if you live somewhere hot like Basra or Baghdad and dislike the heavy feeling of rich creams. The 52ml size is face-only, so plan on repurchasing every two to three months with twice-daily use.
2. Cheapest entry point
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream for Dry to Very Dry Skin - 50ml
Best price 11,000 IQD, available in 5 stores. The lowest price in the whole list and the easiest way to test whether CeraVe suits your skin before committing to a bigger jar. It is a rich, intensive cream for dry to very dry skin, and the small size makes it a practical option for travel or a handbag.
3. The biggest price gap
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion For Normal To Dry Skin - 236ml
Best price 22,500 IQD, available in 4 stores, with a range of 22,500–43,000 IQD — a spread of 91.1%. That is the widest gap in the entire roundup: the same bottle can cost you almost double depending on where you buy. It is a lightweight everyday lotion for normal to dry skin, and at 236ml it works for both face and body. If you want this one, compare stores before you buy — this is where the savings are biggest this week.
4. The night option
CeraVe PM Face Moisturizing Lotion
Best price 31,000 IQD, available in 4 stores. A night lotion with niacinamide and ceramides, non-comedogenic, so it does not clog pores. It sits at the same price as the oil-control gel-cream and is equally well stocked; many people end up using both, the gel-cream in the morning and this one at night.
5. Best value in a big tub
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream for Dry to Very Dry Skin - 355ml
Best price 28,000 IQD, available in 3 stores, with a range of 28,000–36,000 IQD (28.6%). This works out at roughly 79 IQD per millilitre, making it one of the cheapest ways to buy CeraVe by volume in Iraq. Best for dry to very dry skin, and most people use it on the body as much as the face.
6. Cheapest cost per millilitre
CeraVe Daily Moisturizin Lotion for Normal to Dry Skin - 473ml
Best price 35,000 IQD, available in 3 stores. Even better value per millilitre — around 74 IQD per ml, the lowest figure on this list. It is oil-free and lightweight, with MVE technology for controlled release of hydration through the day. If your skin is normal to dry and you go through lotion quickly, this is the most economical pick.
7. Lowest headline price
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion
Best price 14,750 IQD, available in 2 stores, with a range of 14,750–16,000 IQD (8.5%). Only two stores carry it, but the price spread is small, so there is no need to hunt for a deal — wherever you find it, the price will be close.
8. For babies and children
CeraVe Baby Cream
Best price 21,750 IQD, available in 2 stores, with a range of 21,750–26,000 IQD (19.5%). Fragrance-free and gentle, formulated for the delicate skin of babies and young children with three essential ceramides. A 19.5% spread is worth a quick comparison, but it is not a dramatic difference.
9. Intensive care for very dry skin
CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion
Best price 30,000 IQD, available in 2 stores, with a range of 30,000–32,250 IQD (7.5%). Rich and fast-absorbing, aimed at dry to very dry skin. This is one of the narrowest price ranges this week, so buying it from the first trusted store you find is perfectly fine.
10. Daytime protection
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF50 - 52ml
Best price 32,000 IQD, available in 2 stores. The daytime option, with broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection. In Iraq, sun protection is not optional, and a moisturizer with SPF built in is the easiest way to stay consistent every day. Only two stores list it, so availability matters more than price here.
What to take away this week The biggest saving opportunity is the 236ml lotion, where a 91.1% spread means comparing stores can nearly halve your cost. For volume buyers, the 355ml and 473ml sizes deliver the lowest cost per millilitre. The baby cream, the intensive lotion and the standard lotion all sit in tight price ranges, so little is gained by waiting — but do check that the seller is reputable, since CeraVe is widely counterfeited in the region. Check expiry dates on creams as well, and avoid leaving them in a hot car, especially in September.
Prices move weekly. This roundup reflects TajPrice listings from September 15–22, 2026.