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CeraVe vs A+

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

CeraVe and A+ are an American brand founded in 2005 and an Indian brand founded in 1990, respectively. Both offer thoughtful moisturizers and gentle formulas, with the former also providing cleansers, serums, and sunscreens powered by hyaluronic acid and glycerin. The American brand suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best through hydrating and barrier-restoring properties, while the Indian brand suits sensitive skin best thanks to its mild composition. They differ primarily in their range and key ingredients, as the former relies on hyaluronic acid and glycerin for targeted concerns like dark spots and mature skin, whereas the latter reliably supports daily moisture balance.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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This page compares some of the most popular CeraVe and A+ products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

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CeraVe vs A+ moisturizers

Questions and answers

CeraVe or A+: which is better?

CeraVe has a High or Superior fit for most skin types across the products on this page, whereas A+ only has an Average fit for sensitive, dry sensitive, oily acne-prone, mature, acne-prone, dry, and skin with dark spots.

What is the difference between CeraVe and A+?

When comparing the products on this page, CeraVe offers a large variety of cleansers, moisturizers, and serums with fit levels up to Superior for dry and acne-prone skin, whereas A+ only lists one moisturizer with an Average fit for sensitive skin. CeraVe formulas include key ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which help restore the skin barrier and retain moisture.

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CeraVe or A+: which moisturizer is better?

CeraVe offers several moisturizers with a Superior or High Lovi fit for dry skin, whereas A+ provides the 345 Relief Cream, which has an Average Lovi fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or A+?

This page does not provide pricing information for either CeraVe or A+, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, CeraVe or A+?

CeraVe has multiple products on this page with a Superior or High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, whereas A+ offers only one moisturizer with an Average fit. Furthermore, CeraVe features key ingredients like ceramides and salicylic acid that help manage oil and blemishes.

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When was CeraVe founded compared to A+, and who owns each brand?

CeraVe was founded in 2005 and is owned by L'Oréal, whereas A+ was founded in 1990 and is owned independently.

Which brand offers a wider range of cleansers and moisturizers for dry skin?

CeraVe offers a wider range of cleansers and moisturizers for dry skin, with Lovi fit levels reaching Superior for products like the Hydrating Facial Cleanser and Skin Renewing Night Cream.

Do any products from CeraVe or A+ contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both CeraVe and A+ lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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