Head to head
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Cream vs CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
The bottom lineCeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion does more across the board (it leads on brightening / tone, oil-control & blemishes), while CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Cream is the simpler, more pared-back pick.
Reach for CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion if you want the actives; CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Cream if you want fewer ingredients doing less, gently.
Which should you pick?
Pick Daily Moisturizing Cream if
- you want the more affordable option
Pick PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion if
- dark spots, dullness or an uneven tone are your focus
- you are dealing with breakouts and oiliness
What each delivers
Side by side
| Daily Moisturizing Cream | PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Moisturizer | Moisturizer |
| Key actives | Glycerin, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6-II | Glycerin, Vitamin B3, Ceramide 3 |
| Texture | A smooth, silky lotion that spreads easily and leaves a soft, near-blurred finish. | A smooth, silky lotion that spreads easily and leaves a soft, near-blurred finish. |
| Fragrance | None detected | None detected |
| Fungal-acne safe | Likely | Likely |
| Pregnancy | No flagged actives | No flagged actives |
| Ingredients | 23 listed | 18 listed |
| Price | ~€14 | ~€15 |
What's in one but not the other
Only in Daily Moisturizing Cream
Only in PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
The molecule doing the work
Better for…
- Dark spots & uneven tonePM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
- Breakouts & congestionPM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
- Dryness & dehydrationEither works
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Cream is the cheaper of the two (~€14 vs ~€15).
Ready to pick one?
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Common questions
Is CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Cream or CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion better for dark spots & uneven tone?
For dark spots & uneven tone, CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion is the stronger pick by our read of the two formulas. CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion does more across the board (it leads on brightening / tone, oil-control & blemishes), while CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Cream is the simpler, more pared-back pick. Reach for CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion if you want the actives; CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Cream if you want fewer ingredients doing less, gently.
Which is cheaper, CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Cream or CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion?
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Cream is the cheaper of the two (~€14 vs ~€15).
Can I use CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Cream and CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion together?
They are both moisturizers, so you would normally pick one rather than layer both in the same step. You can keep both and alternate them (morning and night, or on different days) if you like variety, but you do not need two.