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CeraVe vs Allies of Skin

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

CeraVe and Allies of Skin are skincare brands known for creating thoughtful moisturizers, targeted serums, and daily treatments. The former features hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while the latter relies on niacinamide to address various concerns. Both suit oily acne-prone skin best, though the American brand also suits mature skin and the other suits dry skin. They differ in their specific formulations, with the former providing accessible daily care and the latter offering advanced specialized treatments.

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

Popular CeraVe vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

CeraVeAllies of Skin
  • Fragrance-free and gentle formula Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave face tight — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “no burning sensation — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “No scent, no irritation — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Texture and absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Sinks right into your skin — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “creamy and consistent — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
  • Skin texture improvement and brightening Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “difference in my skin's texture is noticeable — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
  • Acne and oil control Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “dialed back oiliness — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “Never breaks me out — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Dramatic impact on acne — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “reduces appearance of redness — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Fast results and performance Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “fix the fine lines — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Tightened the skin in just a few uses — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “Faster skin recovery — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Price point concerns Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive Vaseline — CeraVe Healing Ointment”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Packaging and design issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “no safety seal included — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “jar is tiny — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “bad spritz mechanism — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Texture issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “feels like washing with conditioner — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “too sticky — CeraVe Healing Ointment”
    • “didn't like how sticky face feels — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Peeling sometime — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”

CeraVe vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

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CeraVe vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

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CeraVe vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

CeraVe or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Both brands offer great options, but Allies of Skin provides a Superior routine fit across all skin types compared to CeraVe's High routine fit. Ceramides help repair the skin barrier, while niacinamide may reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What is the difference between CeraVe and Allies of Skin?

CeraVe features fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like ceramides that help repair the skin barrier, whereas Allies of Skin focuses on advanced treatments containing niacinamide for brightening and anti-aging. Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior across most skin types, but CeraVe tends to offer a more budget-friendly price point compared to Allies of Skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

CeraVe or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates CeraVe High and Allies of Skin Superior. Both brands feature fragrance-free products on this page and help with deep hydration, while CeraVe is noted for better price points and Allies of Skin provides faster performance and skin texture improvement.

CeraVe or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, CeraVe offers lightweight, non-greasy formulas with superior healing and texture that fit best for dry skin, while Allies of Skin provides effective anti-aging and brightening benefits with a superior routine fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or Allies of Skin?

CeraVe is more affordable, whereas Allies of Skin faces mostly mentioned price point concerns.

Between CeraVe and Allies of Skin, which brand does better for fragrance-free and gentle formulas?

CeraVe does better for fragrance-free and gentle formulas, as every product on the CeraVe page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of CeraVe and Allies of Skin compare?

CeraVe was founded in the United States in 2005 and has been owned by L'Oréal since 2017, whereas Allies of Skin was founded in 2016 and is owned by Allies Group Pte. Ltd.

Which brand performs better when it comes to skin texture improvement and brightening according to review themes?

According to the review themes on this page, Allies of Skin does better than CeraVe when it comes to skin texture improvement and brightening.

CeraVe or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both CeraVe and Allies of Skin as having a Superior routine fit. CeraVe offers products on this page containing ceramides that help restore the skin barrier, while Allies of Skin features treatments that may improve skin texture and brightness.

CeraVe or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates CeraVe high and Allies of Skin superior. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

CeraVe or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the routine fit as High for CeraVe and Superior for Allies of Skin. CeraVe offers products on this page like the Acne Control Gel with a Superior fit for oily acne-prone skin, while Allies of Skin features options like the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist with a Superior fit for acne-prone 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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