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CeraVe vs Aēsop

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CeraVe and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines known for their thoughtful arrays of moisturizers, cleansers, and serums. CeraVe utilizes key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best, while Aēsop relies on botanical and scientifically validated ingredients that suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best. Ultimately, the former brand focuses on barrier restoration and hydration, whereas the latter emphasizes overall skin health and resilience through gentle yet effective compositions.

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

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

Popular CeraVe vs Aēsop products

People Say

CeraVeAēsop
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Sinks right into your skin — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Sinks in immediately — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Fragrance-free and Gentle Formulas Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't leave face tight — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “no burning sensation — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “No scent, no irritation — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
  • Acne and Oil Control Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “my small blemishes noticeably diminished — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “dialed back oiliness — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
  • Complexion and Skin Tone Improvement Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “lightened dark spots — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “smoother complexion — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Skin Barrier and Healing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “healed cracked hands — CeraVe Healing Ointment”
    • “difference in my skin's texture is noticeable — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
    • “Helped repair my moisture barrier — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • High Price and Cost Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive Vaseline — CeraVe Healing Ointment”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Texture and Application Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “feels like washing with conditioner — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “too sticky — CeraVe Healing Ointment”
    • “hard to spread — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Packaging and Design Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no safety seal included — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “jar is tiny — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “pipette means potential contamination — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Makeup Removal and Performance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't take off mascara — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “pills and rolls — CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum”
    • “doesn't remove mascara — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “I found this doesn't effectively remove makeup. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

CeraVe or Aēsop: which is better?

CeraVe fits best for dry, acne-prone, and dry sensitive skin types, while Aēsop does better for deep hydration and acne and oil control. The products on this page for CeraVe offer gentle cleansers and lightweight moisturizers, whereas Aēsop provides luxurious balancing gels and antioxidant serums.

What is the difference between CeraVe and Aēsop?

CeraVe and Aēsop differ in focus, with CeraVe offering specialized products for dry skin, acne-prone skin, and dry sensitive skin, while Aēsop provides balancing options with luxurious scents. Reviewers note that CeraVe excels in barrier healing and texture, whereas Aēsop stands out for deep hydration.

CeraVe or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

CeraVe provides a wide selection of cleansers tailored for specific needs, such as the Hydrating Facial Cleanser for dry skin, while Aēsop lists only the Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser on this page.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or Aēsop?

CeraVe is more affordable, whereas Aēsop has a high price that reviewers mostly note as a negative.

Which causes fewer breakouts, CeraVe or Aēsop?

CeraVe fits acne-prone skin best with a Superior or High Lovi fit across multiple products, whereas Aēsop has fewer products on this page and limits breakout control. Reviewers note that CeraVe offers effective cleansers for acne and oil, though CeraVe products on this page can sometimes cause breakouts.

CeraVe or Aesop: which brand provides better deep hydration and moisture according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, Aēsop provides better deep hydration and moisture.

CeraVe or Aesop: which brand is better for acne and oil control?

Aēsop does better for acne and oil control according to reviewers. At the same time, CeraVe offers products on this page like the Foaming Facial Cleanser and Acne Control Gel that have a Superior fit for oily acne-prone skin.

CeraVe or Aesop: which brand offers better fragrance-free and gentle formulas?

CeraVe offers better fragrance-free and gentle formulas, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients and reviewer themes show it performs better for gentle, non-stripping cleansers and fragrance-free moisturizers.

CeraVe or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, CeraVe achieves a High or Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin with the products on this page, whereas Aēsop offers deep hydration and balancing moisturizers at a much higher price point.

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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