Augustinus Bader vs CeraVe — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
The Cream
9/10 · Augustinus Bader
| The Cream | PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion | |
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| Brand | Augustinus Bader | CeraVe |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8.9/10 |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Texture | Lightweight cream | Lightweight lotion |
| Finish | Glowing satin finish | Soft, dewy, absorbs fast |
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| Verdict | Augustinus Bader's lighter sister to The Rich Cream — same TFC8 hero, in a daily-driver weight for combo and oilier skin types ready to invest in the brand's science. | The lighter, lotion-format CeraVe — the everyday face moisturiser version of the heavy tub cream. Same three-ceramide system, same hyaluronic acid + cholesterol cast, plus niacinamide for tone-evening. Fast-absorbing, non-comedogenic (unlike the cream), and works under SPF without pilling. This is the CeraVe most people should be using on their face daily; reserve the tub for body and overnight rescue. |
