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CeraVe vs Skintific

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

CeraVe and Skintific are popular skincare brands that offer thoughtful formulations spanning moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and sunscreens. The American brand harnesses hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin to suit dry and acne-prone skin best, while the other brand relies on comforting preparations that suit dry and dry sensitive skin. Both lines differ through their specific offerings, as the former features standout solutions like the Foaming Facial Cleanser and Skin Renewing Night Cream, whereas the latter includes the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel and MUGWORT.

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

Popular CeraVe vs Skintific products

People Say

CeraVeSkintific
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Sinks right into your skin — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • 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”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “cured my dry patches — CeraVe Eye Repair Cream”
  • Improves skin texture and fades marks Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “difference in my skin's texture is noticeable — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
    • “lightened dark spots — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Effective oil control Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “dialed back oiliness — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
  • Helps clear acne and breakouts Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “helped to stop my breakout in its tracks — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
  • Difficulty with makeup removal and application Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “hard to reach nose area — Skintific MUGWORT”
  • Unpleasant or strong scent Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like plastic — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Causes breakouts and skin congestion Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Gave me cystic acne — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”

CeraVe vs Skintific routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · £148.00 · 97% fitBuy CeraVe routine · £78.52 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

CeraVe vs Skintific routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · £236.19 · 94% fitBuy CeraVe routine · £185.98 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

CeraVe vs Skintific routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · £213.91 · 93% fitBuy CeraVe routine · £145.74 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

CeraVe or Skintific: which is better?

CeraVe does better for fragrance-free and gentle formulas, while Skintific does better for effective oil control. For the products on this page, CeraVe is owned by L'Oréal, whereas Skintific is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd.

What is the difference between CeraVe and Skintific?

CeraVe and Skintific both offer fragrance-free products, but CeraVe is better known for gentle formulas, deep hydration, and moisturization, whereas Skintific performs better for effective oil control and clearing acne. For routine fit, Lovi rates Skintific as Superior for dry skin, while CeraVe is rated High.

CeraVe or Skintific for dry skin?

Both CeraVe and Skintific provide products on this page that help with dry skin. Lovi gives Skintific a Superior routine fit for dry skin, while CeraVe has a High routine fit.

CeraVe or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

CeraVe offers a wider range of moisturizers with fragrance-free and gentle formulas, while Skintific is noted for effective oil control and acne-clearing benefits. For dry skin, the products on this page show CeraVe has a High routine fit and Skintific has a Superior routine fit.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or Skintific?

This page does not provide information comparing the prices or affordability of CeraVe and Skintific.

CeraVe or Skintific: which brand is older and who owns them?

CeraVe is the older brand, having been founded in the United States in 2005, while Skintific was founded in 2021. CeraVe is owned by L'Oréal, and Skintific is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd.

CeraVe or Skintific: which is better for clearing acne and breakouts?

Skintific does better for clearing acne and breakouts. Lovi rates Skintific as Superior for acne-prone skin.

CeraVe or Skintific for oily skin?

For oily skin, both CeraVe and Skintific achieve a Superior routine fit on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Skintific does better for effective oil control.

CeraVe or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?

Both brands offer sunscreens on this page, and Skintific achieves a Superior fit level for dry sensitive skin while CeraVe offers options like the Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30 with a Superior fit level for dry sensitive skin, mature skin, and dry skin.

CeraVe or Skintific for sensitive skin?

Both CeraVe and Skintific are good options, as Lovi rates both brands as having High routine fit for sensitive skin. CeraVe offers a wider range of fragrance-free cleansers and moisturizers on this page that are formulated to be gentle on sensitive skin.

CeraVe or Skintific for acne-prone skin?

Both CeraVe and Skintific provide a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. CeraVe offers a wider range of dedicated cleansers and treatments that help target blemishes.

CeraVe or Skintific for mature skin?

For mature skin, Skintific is rated as having a Superior routine fit, while CeraVe has a High routine fit 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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