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CeraVe vs Aēsop

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CeraVe and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines known for their dependable moisturizers, gentle cleansers, targeted serums, and protective sunscreens. CeraVe relies on hyaluronic acid and glycerin to suit mature and dry skin, whereas Aēsop uses botanical and scientifically validated ingredients to suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. While both deliver proven results through carefully crafted formulations that support overall health, the American brand focuses on moisture retention and barrier health, and the botanical line works harmoniously to enhance skin resilience.

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 mature skin, dry skin, and acne-prone skin best on this page, and reviewers frequently mention its fragrance-free moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and skin barrier healing.

What is the difference between CeraVe and Aēsop?

CeraVe fits mature skin, dry skin, and acne-prone skin best, whereas Aēsop has no single skin type it fits best.

CeraVe or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

CeraVe is better for cleansers, as the products on this page offer superior to high Lovi fit levels for sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin with gentle, non-stripping, and acne-fighting formulas. Reviewers note that CeraVe excels in cleansers and texture, whereas Aēsop has a much more limited cleanser selection with average fit levels across most skin types.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or Aēsop?

CeraVe is more affordable than Aēsop, as reviewers frequently note Aēsop for its high price while CeraVe is recognized for being more cost-effective.

Which causes fewer breakouts, CeraVe or Aēsop?

When it comes to breakout control, reviewers sometimes note that CeraVe products can cause breakouts, while Aēsop does not have this issue mentioned by reviewers.

CeraVe or Aësop: which brand offers better options for acne and oil control?

Aësop does better for acne and oil control according to reviewers. The products on this page for both brands feature no added fragrance in their ingredients.

CeraVe or Aësop: which brand is better for deep hydration and moisture according to reviewers?

Aēsop does better for deep hydration and moisture according to reviewers.

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

CeraVe was founded in the United States in 2005 and has been owned by L'Oréal since 2017, whereas Aēsop was founded in 1987 and became part of L'Oréal Groupe in 2023.

CeraVe or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Aēsop does better for deep hydration and moisture among the moisturizers on this page. CeraVe offers superior skin barrier and healing for its moisturizers.

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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