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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 skincare brands known for their gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. The former is universally loved for its expertly formulated cleansers, serums, sunscreens, and more that harness nourishing hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while the latter is widely beloved for its mild composition. Both brands suit sensitive and oily acne-prone skin best, though the American line also offers standout solutions for mature skin. They differ primarily in their product ranges and key ingredient benefits, as the 2005-established brand relies on hyaluronic acid and glycerin to support daily care, while the 1990-founded Indian brand reliably maintains 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.

Popular CeraVe vs A+ products

CeraVe vs A+ moisturizers

Questions and answers

CeraVe or A+: which is better?

CeraVe generally provides a wider range of options, with products on this page offering superior or high Lovi fit levels for dry skin and oily acne-prone skin, whereas A+ lists only a single moisturizer with average or low fit across most skin types.

What is the difference between CeraVe and A+?

CeraVe offers a broad range of fragrance-free products on this page with High to Superior Lovi fits for various skin types, whereas A+ features only one moisturizer, the 345 Relief Cream, with an Average Lovi fit for sensitive skin.

CeraVe or A+: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, CeraVe offers a wide selection of products on this page with a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas A+ has only one moisturizer, 345 Relief Cream, which has an Average fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or A+?

This page does not provide information about the pricing or affordability of CeraVe and A+.

Which causes fewer breakouts, CeraVe or A+?

CeraVe provides a wide selection of products on this page featuring a High or Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas A+ only has one product with an Average fit. The products on this page help deliver gentle care that is unlikely to cause irritation.

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

CeraVe was founded in the United States in 2005 and has been owned by L'Oréal since 2017, whereas A+ was founded in 1990 in India and is independently owned.

Do products from CeraVe and A+ contain fragrance?

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

How does the Lovi fit level of CeraVe's 345 Relief Cream compare to A+'s moisturizer for sensitive skin?

CeraVe does not offer a 345 Relief Cream on this page, but A+'s 345 Relief Cream has an Average Lovi fit level for sensitive skin.

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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