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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 popular skincare brands offering supportive daily moisture balance through gentle formulas. The American brand, founded in 2005, is known for cleansers, serums, sunscreens, and moisturizers featuring hyaluronic acid and glycerin, making its products best for acne-prone skin and combination skin. Meanwhile, the Indian brand, established in 1990, is beloved for mild moisturizers that suit sensitive skin best. While both brands provide reliable hydration, they differ in their key ingredients and target audiences.

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 is much better than A+ because the products on this page offer significantly more options with a High or Superior Lovi fit across multiple skin types. CeraVe also includes key barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which help support skin health and hydration.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

What is the difference between CeraVe and A+?

CeraVe offers a broad range of fragrance-free products on this page featuring key ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, whereas A+ is an independent Indian brand established in 1990 with only one moisturizer listed. CeraVe achieves a High or Superior Lovi fit across multiple skin types, while the A+ 345 Relief Cream shows an Average fit for sensitive and dry skin types.

CeraVe or A+: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, CeraVe is generally better because the products on this page offer superior to high fit levels for various skin types, unlike A+ which only has one moisturizer with average to low fit levels. CeraVe formulas commonly feature ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which help support skin barrier repair and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or A+?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information to determine whether CeraVe or A+ is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, CeraVe or A+?

The products on this page from CeraVe help keep skin clear with gentle ingredients like ceramides and salicylic acid, whereas A+ lists only one cream with average fit for acne-prone skin. Reviewers sometimes note that CeraVe causes breakouts, though its wide range of cleansers and treatments is generally designed for acne-prone skin.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007

Where and when were CeraVe and A+ founded, and who owns them?

CeraVe was founded in 2005 in the United States and is owned by L'Oréal, while A+ was founded in 1990 in India and is independently owned.

Do either CeraVe or A+ products contain fragrance?

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

What key ingredients are found across CeraVe products?

The products on this page for CeraVe contain key ingredients like ceramide, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, ceramide AP, dimethicone, and salicylic acid.

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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