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CeraVe vs Skintific

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CeraVe and Skintific are popular skincare brands offering thoughtful arrays of moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens formulated with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. The American brand suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best with hydrating and gentle properties, while the other suits oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best. Both feature standout solutions for specific concerns, such as the former's Foaming Facial Cleanser and the latter's All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin. Ultimately, the brands differ in their formulations and targeted skin types, allowing users to choose the right routine for their needs.

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 Skintific products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular CeraVe vs Skintific products

People Say

CeraVeSkintific
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Sinks right into your skin — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • 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”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “cured my dry patches — CeraVe Eye Repair Cream”
  • Improves skin texture and fades marks Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “difference in my skin's texture is noticeable — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
    • “lightened dark spots — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Effective oil control Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “dialed back oiliness — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
  • Helps clear acne and breakouts Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “helped to stop my breakout in its tracks — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
  • Difficulty with makeup removal and application Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “hard to reach nose area — Skintific MUGWORT”
  • Unpleasant or strong scent Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like plastic — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Causes breakouts and skin congestion Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Gave me cystic acne — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”

CeraVe vs Skintific routines for dry skin

Buy CeraVe routine · A$226.69 · 89% fitBuy Skintific routine · A$206.20 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

CeraVe vs Skintific routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$426.67 · 91% fitBuy CeraVe routine · A$392.56 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

CeraVe vs Skintific routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$370.15 · 89% fitBuy CeraVe routine · A$347.16 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

CeraVe or Skintific: which is better?

CeraVe fits dry skin, acne-prone skin, and dry sensitive skin best, while Skintific fits oily acne-prone skin, oily skin, and combination skin best. Both brands offer fragrance-free products on the products on this page.

What is the difference between CeraVe and Skintific?

CeraVe fits best for dry skin, acne-prone skin, and dry sensitive skin, while Skintific fits best for oily acne-prone skin, oily skin, and combination skin. Reviewers find that CeraVe does better with fragrance-free and gentle formulas and deep hydration, whereas Skintific does better with effective oil control and helping clear acne and breakouts.

CeraVe or Skintific for dry skin?

Both CeraVe and Skintific are a High fit for dry skin on this page. CeraVe offers deep hydration and fragrance-free formulas, while the products on this page provide ceramides that help restore the skin barrier.

CeraVe or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

CeraVe and Skintific both offer moisturizers with a High fit level for dry skin on this page, but CeraVe achieves a Superior fit level for dry sensitive skin. CeraVe moisturizers are mostly mentioned by reviewers for having a lightweight, non-greasy feel and providing deep hydration.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or Skintific?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information, so neither brand can be confirmed as more affordable.

CeraVe or Skintific for oily skin?

For oily skin, Skintific is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for CeraVe.

CeraVe or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?

Both CeraVe and Skintific offer sunscreens with a High Lovi fit for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, combination, and mature skin. CeraVe sunscreens are fragrance-free and gentle, while Skintific provides effective oil control for oily and oily acne-prone skin.

CeraVe or Skintific for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both CeraVe and Skintific achieve a High routine fit level on the products on this page. CeraVe does better for fragrance-free and gentle formulas.

CeraVe or Skintific for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a High fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. CeraVe helps with gentle cleansers and oil control, while Skintific provides effective clearing for breakouts and oil.

CeraVe or Skintific for combination skin?

Both CeraVe and Skintific are a High fit for combination skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that CeraVe is better for fragrance-free and gentle formulas and deep hydration, while Skintific does better for oil control.

CeraVe or Skintific for mature skin?

CeraVe and Skintific both fit mature skin at a High level. CeraVe offers a wider range of dedicated anti-aging serums and rich moisturizers, while Skintific provides lightweight options for hydration.

CeraVe or Skintific for skin with dark spots?

Both CeraVe and Skintific are a High fit for skin with dark spots on this page. Reviewers note that both brands do equally well at improving skin texture and fading marks.

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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