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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 skincare brands that offer thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and sunscreens. The American brand, founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017, harnesses hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin to suit acne-prone skin and dry skin best. Meanwhile, the Indian brand, founded in 1990, features mild compositions that suit sensitive skin best. They differ primarily because both rely on distinct active ingredients and product lineups to support daily moisture balance.

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 larger selection of products on this page with High to Superior Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas A+ lists only a single product with Average to Low fit.

What is the difference between CeraVe and A+?

CeraVe offers a broad range of products on this page with varying Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas A+ lists only one product, the 345 Relief Cream, which has an Average fit for sensitive skin.

CeraVe or A+: which moisturizer is better?

CeraVe offers multiple moisturizers with a High or Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, whereas the A+ 345 Relief Cream has an Average fit for dry skin. CeraVe moisturizers help deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides.

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Which is more affordable, CeraVe or A+?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of CeraVe and A+.

Which causes fewer breakouts, CeraVe or A+?

When it comes to the products on this page, CeraVe features specialized options like Blemish Control Gel and Acne Control Gel that help manage acne-prone skin, whereas A+ lists only the 345 Relief Cream.

Between CeraVe and A+, which brand was founded earlier and in which countries were they established?

A+ was founded earlier in 1990 in India, while CeraVe was established later in 2005 in the United States.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between CeraVe's Moisturising Cream and A+'s 345 Relief Cream?

CeraVe's Moisturising Cream has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas A+'s 345 Relief Cream has an Average fit for this skin type.

Do both CeraVe and A+ offer fragrance-free products according to their ingredients?

Yes, both CeraVe and A+ list no fragrance in the ingredients of the products on this page.

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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