Overall, there is no clear winner. It just depends on the needs of your own skin. If you experience dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin then CeraVe might be the clear choice. However, if you experience sensitive skin the Cetaphil is the better option.
Both CeraVe and Cetaphil are recommended by dermatologists. In fact, dermatologists warn that the real good creams for your skin are the creamy rich creams, with no fragrances and cerave and cetaphil are part of these products.
Not only are our products developed with dermatologists, but CeraVe is the #1 dermatologist recommended skincare brand1.
Cetaphil wins this comparison if you have dry skin. While both are lightweight lotions and CeraVe contains ceramides and sodium hyaluronate, Cetaphil packs in moisturizing and soothing ingredients like avocado oil, panthenol, and vitamin B5, making it an excellent choice for dry skin.
Cetaphil is a gentle skincare brand that has been recommended and trusted by doctors and dermatologists for over 70 years, and is used by millions with sensitive skin around the world to improve the resilience of their skin.
This moisturizer makes a great option for normal skin due to its lightweight and non-greasy texture and gentle, non-comedogenic formula that provides 24-hour hydration. At nighttime, opt for a moisturizer without sunscreen to support your skin's natural repair processes, such as CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion.
Ingredients (Rating: Bad)
CeraVe doesn't prioritize clean ingredients in their lineup of products, which are full of questionable ingredients we don't recommend. Examples include, but aren't limited to: Parabens (propylparaben, methylparaben) - Found in many products. Silicones - Found in many products.
The Popularity
Not only is it blowing up on social media thanks to the beauty community on TikTok, but it's an extremely accessible brand. “CeraVe contains quality ingredients at a very reasonable price point,” says Dr. Chiu, “and has widespread availability at your local drugstore.”
Dr Vyas agrees, adding that Cerave's short ingredient lists make it especially beneficial to dry and irritation-prone skin types. “Cerave gives you your ceramides, fatty acids, lipids and hyaluronic acid delivering moisture as an instant hit and then a long lasting effect through a clever delivery system.
Final Verdict. Sliding into first place, the best face wash overall is La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser. The dermatologist-approved formula is extra-gentle and super-hydrating, effortlessly dissolving sebum and makeup while reinforcing the skin barrier.
Cerave Moisturizing Lotion
The combination of ingredients like polyglyceryl-3-diisostearate and cetyl alcohol both can contribute to some pretty serious breakouts.
Dermatologists recommend CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for people with acne as it works to cleanse the skin and remove oil, without disrupting the skin's protective barrier. It won't clog pores or dry the skin out, and contains niacinamide and ceramides to help calm and moisturize irritated skin.
Overall, there is no clear winner. It just depends on the needs of your own skin. If you experience dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin then CeraVe might be the clear choice. However, if you experience sensitive skin the Cetaphil is the better option.
The CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser has an impressive 4.6-star average rating from more than 1,000 verified Amazon reviews. At $15 for 16 ounces, it's a fantastic value and is currently the third bestselling facial cleanser on Amazon. It's also worth noting that CeraVe has the No. 2 spot with its hydrating face wash.
CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM Ultra Lightweight
"All very good ingredients which will help with dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles." "Niacinamide stimulates fibroblasts that make collagen, so it helps with fine lines." Dr. Jaliman explains.
Cetaphil products are suitable for cleansing and moisturising acne-prone skin - they will help to remove dirt and oil, hydrate your skin and be respectful to and gentle on the natural skin barrier. All of the Cetaphil moisturisers are non-comedogenic, so they won't block your pores.
CeraVe is a combination of two words : Ceramides, our key ingredient for healthy skin, and MVE, which is our revolutionary delivery system called MultiVesicular Emulsion Technology which releases moisturizing ingredients over the course of 24 hours, layer by layer, to help keep skin soft all day long. #
**The paraben preservatives...Avoid them like the plague! See more info about them in the beginning of the article. Both CeraVe Moisturizing Cream and CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion PM have two parabens. CeraVe Foaming Cleanser has two parabens AND propylene glycol.
All three parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, and propylene glycol are the ingredients that we should avoid using on our skin. This brand does not contain any single beneficial ingredient for our skin. Parabens are a set of preservatives being phased out for likely health risks as it can lead to breast cancer.
I have been a CeraVe lover for YEARS–it's the dermatologist go-to for those with sensitive skin and only recently did I discover it turns out, it contains parabens and other toxins that are banned in the EU due to being linked to hormone disruption and tumor growth.
Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion for Face and Body has a unique, lightweight formula that provides 24-hour hydration and helps restore the protective skin barrier with three essential ceramides (1,3,6-II).
Unlike the Cerave cleanser that is better used in your AM routine, the Neutrogena Hydroboost Cleanser can be used in both your AM & PM routines. Whether you want a quick easy cleanse or you want to combine it with your cleansing oil for your deep cleanse, the Neutrogena cleanser is perfect.
CeraVe's face washes for oily skin and moisturizers for oily skin are formulated with essential ceramides to help restore your skin's protective barrier, which helps your skin hold on to hydration and keep irritants out.