CeraVe vs CeraVe — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Moisturizing Cream
9.1/10 · CeraVe
| Moisturizing Cream | PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion | |
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| Brand | CeraVe | CeraVe |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Editor Rating | 9.1/10 ★ | 8.9/10 |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Texture | Rich, occlusive cream | Lightweight lotion |
| Finish | Soft, slightly greasy until absorbed | Soft, dewy, absorbs fast |
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| Verdict | The Tub. The 16-ounce icon of dermatology Twitter, post-tretinoin skin, eczema-flare moments, and overnight 'I have ruined my barrier' panic recoveries. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is heavy, occlusive, ceramide-rich, fragrance-free, and basically indestructible on every skin type that isn't acne-prone. Glycerin and petrolatum at the top of the INCI for serious moisture-retention; the three-ceramide stack underneath rebuilding the lipid layer. Use it on the body, the face (if not oily), the cuticles, the elbows, anywhere skin needs help. The price-to-volume ratio remains absurd — this is one of the best-value skincare products in existence. | 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. |
