The CeraVe moisturizer presents as a sea of water, with droplets of oil suspended inside. By contrast, the Augustinus Bader formula is an inversion—an ocean of oil with droplets of water inside.

CeraVe is still a relatively fresh brand (especially compared to Cetaphil below). It launched in 2005 with just three products—the Moisturizing Cream , Moisturizing Lotion , and Hydrating Cleanser .

CeraVe Overview . Compared to Cetaphil, CeraVe is rather new to the scene. It launched in 2005 and set out to treat skin concerns like acne, eczema, and psoriasis that can compromise the skin barrier.