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CeraVe vs Environ

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

CeraVe and Environ are two respected skincare lines offering distinct daily rituals for modern complexions. The American brand launched in 2005 and acquired by L'Oréal in 2017 is celebrated for dependable moisturizers, gentle cleansers, targeted serums, protective sunscreens, and other daily formulas enriched with hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Meanwhile, the second brand is widely loved for its luxurious masks and advanced formulas. While both suit dry and mature skin best, the former also addresses acne-prone skin and dark spots through specific solutions like the Foaming Facial Cleanser, Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment, and Skin Renewing Night Cream, whereas the latter features standout treatments such as the Tri BioBotanical Revival Masque tailored for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

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

Popular CeraVe vs Environ products

Questions and answers

CeraVe or Environ: which is better?

CeraVe is much better than Environ because the products on this page offer superior and high Lovi fit levels across dry, mature, and acne-prone skin types, whereas Environ features a very limited selection. CeraVe formulas include beneficial ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide that help repair the skin barrier and retain moisture.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

What is the difference between CeraVe and Environ?

CeraVe offers a large range of products featuring ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid that fit dry, mature, and acne-prone skin best, whereas Environ lists only a single mask on this page.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or Environ?

The products on this page do not list pricing details, so affordability cannot be compared here.

Which causes fewer breakouts, CeraVe or Environ?

CeraVe has multiple products on this page with a Superior or High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, whereas Environ only features one product with an Average fit level for this skin type. CeraVe's cleansers and acne treatments may help manage breakouts effectively.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007

When was CeraVe founded compared to Environ?

CeraVe was founded in 2005, whereas Environ was founded earlier in 1990.

Do any products from CeraVe or Environ contain added fragrance?

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

Which brand offers a wider range of products for dry and mature skin on this page?

CeraVe offers a much wider range of products for dry and mature skin on this page, whereas Environ only lists a single mask. The products on this page for CeraVe frequently achieve high or superior fit levels for both skin types.

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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