Moisturizer Price in Pakistan: CeraVe Price List & Guide

Right now, moisturizer price in Pakistan for a genuine, dermatologist-developed formula runs from around PKR 2,850 for a small 56ml jar to PKR 7,950 for a full-size 340g tub — the exact number depends on size, whether it's a face-only lotion or a multi-use cream, and where you buy it. BigBasket.pk stocks the authentic CeraVe range (not budget drugstore brands like Ponds or Nivea), so every price below reflects real imported stock, not a grey-market copy.

This guide breaks down CeraVe's full price list by size, explains why facial lotions cost more per ml than body creams, and helps you pick the right formula for Karachi's humidity or Lahore and Islamabad's dry winters — plus how to avoid overpaying for fake stock in local markets.

Why Moisturizer Prices Vary So Widely in Pakistan

Moisturizer prices in Pakistan aren't random — three things move the number up or down: size, formula, and authenticity. A 56ml jar of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream costs far less than a 340g tub of the same cream, and a facial lotion loaded with ceramides and niacinamide costs more per millilitre than a plain body cream, even in a smaller bottle.

• Import cost and currency — genuine skincare is bought in dollars, so PKR pricing shifts with the exchange rate and shipping.
• Formula complexity — ceramide-and-hyaluronic-acid facial lotions with MVE (Multi-Vesicular Emulsion) delivery technology cost more to produce than a basic emollient cream.
• Counterfeit undercutting — thinned-out, refilled or expired stock sold cheaply in open markets isn't a fair price comparison, even if the label looks identical.

On BigBasket.pk's Skin Care section, every CeraVe moisturizer is already marked down from its listed price, so what you see is a genuine discount rather than an inflated "was" price designed to look generous.

CeraVe Moisturizer Price List in Pakistan (By Size)

Here's how the genuine CeraVe range breaks down by size, smallest to largest:

• Travel/starter sizes (56ml–87ml): CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 56ml at PKR 2,850 and CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion 87ml at PKR 2,950 — the cheapest way to trial the formula.
• Facial lotions (60ml): CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion at PKR 5,350 and CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion at PKR 5,400 — small bottles priced for concentrated actives.
• Full-size (236ml–237ml): CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 236ml at PKR 5,450 and CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion 237ml at PKR 6,045.
• Large/family sizes (340g–473ml): CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion 355ml at PKR 7,100, CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion 473ml at PKR 7,250, and the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 340g at PKR 7,950.

Per millilitre, the larger sizes work out cheapest — worth it if you or your family use moisturizer daily and don't want to reorder every few weeks.

Face Moisturizer vs Body Moisturizer: Which Costs More?

Not all CeraVe moisturizers are interchangeable, and the price difference tells you why. The CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion and PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion are only 60ml each, yet they're priced close to a 236ml jar of Moisturizing Cream. That's because they're formulated as targeted face treatments: the AM lotion includes broad-spectrum SPF protection for daytime use, while the PM lotion is built with niacinamide for overnight barrier repair. Both still carry CeraVe's core ceramides 1, 3 and 6-II plus hyaluronic acid.

The CeraVe Moisturizing Cream and Daily Moisturizing Lotion lines, by contrast, are multi-use — safe on face and body, in richer (cream) or lighter (lotion) textures, without the added actives of the AM/PM formulas. That's why they're priced lower per ml even at larger sizes. If your face needs specific daytime sun protection or nighttime repair, the facial lotions are worth the premium; for reliable daily hydration on face and body, the Moisturizing Cream or Daily Lotion is the more economical pick.

Picking the Right Moisturizer for Your Skin Type and Pakistan's Climate

Karachi's humidity calls for a different texture than Lahore or Islamabad's dry winters, and CeraVe's range covers both ends. In humid, coastal weather, the CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion absorbs faster and feels lighter on oily or combination skin, while still delivering ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain the skin barrier. In the drier winters of Punjab and the north, the thicker CeraVe Moisturizing Cream holds up better on dry or very dry skin, including rough patches on elbows, knees and hands.

Every CeraVe formula in this range is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, which matters for acne-prone and sensitive skin regardless of tone — there's no added fragrance or pore-clogging mineral oil to trigger breakouts or irritation on wheatish, tan, brown or deep skin tones. None of these moisturizers contain skin-lightening agents; they're formulated purely for barrier repair and hydration, so daily use won't change your natural skin tone. For households sharing one moisturizer across different skin types, the larger 340g Moisturizing Cream jar is the most practical, cost-effective option.

Genuine Price vs Local Market: Avoiding Overpriced or Fake Moisturizer

Search any Karachi or Lahore open market and you'll find "CeraVe" jars priced suspiciously low — often because they're refilled, expired, or diluted counterfeits with little real ceramide content. A jar that feels thinner than it should, is missing the embossed batch code, or is sold loose without proper packaging is a red flag, no matter how good the price looks. Genuine imported CeraVe carries its "was/now" pricing for a reason: the discounted rate already reflects a real markdown off the international retail price, not an artificially inflated figure designed to look like a bargain.

Buying from BigBasket.pk's Skin Care range means every moisturizer ships as authentic, sealed stock with Cash on Delivery available across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and the rest of Pakistan — so you can check the seal, batch code and packaging before you pay a single rupee. If a moisturizer price looks too good to be true for a well-known brand like CeraVe, it usually is.

Common Mistakes

• Buying unsealed or heavily discounted "CeraVe" from street markets — genuine stock always has an intact pump/seal and embossed batch code.
• Choosing the 60ml facial lotion for full-body use — it's formulated (and priced) for face-only application, not large areas.
• Assuming bigger is always cheaper — compare price-per-100ml across sizes before buying rather than judging by sticker price alone.
• Using the rich Moisturizing Cream in Karachi's humidity when a lighter Daily Moisturizing Lotion would feel less heavy on the skin.
• Skipping the AM lotion's SPF step and relying on a separate sunscreen instead, adding unnecessary cost.
• Ignoring the "was/now" pricing — most genuine imported moisturizers here are already marked down from list price, so haggling for a lower price elsewhere often means fake stock.

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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream – 56ml

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CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion – 87ml

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The Short Version

TL;DR: Genuine moisturizer prices in Pakistan range from PKR 2,850 to PKR 7,950 depending on size and formula. BigBasket.pk stocks the full authentic CeraVe range with Cash on Delivery nationwide — browse more in Skin Care.