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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 trusted skincare lines that offer reliable daily moisture balance and support barrier health. The American brand, founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017, is known for its dependable moisturizers, gentle cleansers, targeted serums, and protective sunscreens enriched with hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Meanwhile, the Indian brand, established in 1990, is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. While the former suits mature skin and dry skin best through formulations that support moisture retention, the latter suits sensitive skin best because of its mild composition.

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 offers a much wider range of products on this page with High or Superior Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas A+ lists only a single moisturizer with Average or Low fits. CeraVe products help provide deep hydration and gentle cleansing without fragrance.

What is the difference between CeraVe and A+?

CeraVe offers a broad range of products on this page with mostly High or Superior Lovi fit levels for dry, mature, and acne-prone skin, while A+ features only one moisturizer, the 345 Relief Cream, which has an Average Lovi fit level for sensitive, dry sensitive, and acne-prone skin.

CeraVe or A+: which moisturizer is better?

CeraVe offers a wider range of moisturizers with high fit levels, such as the PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion which has a Superior fit for mature, dry, and sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention its deep hydration and fragrance-free formulas, while key ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid help restore the skin barrier.

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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+?

When it comes to the products on this page, CeraVe offers options like the PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion that have a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas A+'s 345 Relief Cream has only an Average fit. Reviewers sometimes note that CeraVe may cause breakouts, but its range features specialized acne and blemish control products that help manage oily and acne-prone skin.

Between CeraVe and A+, which brand offers products with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

CeraVe offers several products on this page with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, such as its Skin Renewing Night Cream, whereas A+ has no products with a Superior fit for dry skin.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of CeraVe and A+ compare?

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

Which brand has more products listed on the page that feature no fragrance in their ingredients?

Both CeraVe and A+ have every product on this page listing no fragrance in their ingredients, though CeraVe offers a much larger variety of such products.

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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