Head to head
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion vs Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
The bottom lineCeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion and Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream land in much the same place on performance, so value decides it — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream does the same job for less.
Which should you pick?
Pick PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion if
- you are prone to fungal acne (malassezia)
Pick Moisturizing Cream if
- you want the more affordable option
What each delivers
Side by side
| PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion | Moisturizing Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Moisturizer | Moisturizer |
| Key actives | Glycerin, Vitamin B3, Ceramide 3 | Glycerin, Petrolatum, Vitamin B3 |
| Texture | A smooth, silky lotion that spreads easily and leaves a soft, near-blurred finish. | A rich, cushiony cream that sinks in slowly — comforting on dry skin, possibly too much for oily skin in summer. |
| Fragrance | None detected | None detected |
| Fungal-acne safe | Likely | Not likely |
| Pregnancy | No flagged actives | No flagged actives |
| Ingredients | 18 listed | 21 listed |
| Price | ~€15 | ~€13 |
What's in one but not the other
Only in PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Both share
Only in Moisturizing Cream
The molecule doing the work
Better for…
- Dark spots & uneven toneEither works
- Breakouts & congestionEither works
- Dryness & dehydrationEither works
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream is the cheaper of the two (~€13 vs ~€15).
Ready to pick one?
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Common questions
Which is cheaper, CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion or Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream?
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream is the cheaper of the two (~€13 vs ~€15).
Can I use CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion and Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream 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.