CeraVe vs Medicube
We track 12 CeraVe products alongside 4 head-to-head comparisons with Medicube. We have read the published ingredient list for 6 of them.
This is a Medicube site. We sample CeraVe where it competes directly with a Medicube product rather than reviewing its full range, so treat this as a comparison shortlist, not a CeraVe guide.
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How the formulas compare
We hold 5 different published CeraVe ingredient lists, and 10 different Medicube lists in the same categories (Cleansers & Masks, Sun Care, Creams & Moisturisers). Sizes of the same product share a list and count once.
The clearest difference on the lists: a ceramide, on 5 of 5 CeraVe lists against 5 of 10 Medicube lists.
| On the published list | CeraVe | Medicube |
|---|---|---|
| A fragrance entry | 0 of 5 | 3 of 10 |
| A named fragrance allergen (EU list) | 0 of 5 | 1 of 10 |
| A ceramide | 5 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Niacinamide in the top ten | 2 of 5 | 9 of 10 |
| An exfoliating acid | 0 of 5 | 2 of 10 |
| Median list length | 24 entries | 53 entries |
A list shows what is named on it, not how much of it there is. Below about 1% the order is free, and "fragrance" is a single entry that can stand for many ingredients. The lists are taken from each brand's own product pages or, where a brand publishes none, from the Amazon listing.
Creams & Moisturisers
CeraVe Face Care & Body Moisturiser for Dry 4.6(63,525) £12.99£17.00-24% Check price → 
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream with 3 Ceramides for Dark 4.3(46,580) £10.88£14.50-25% Check price → 
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream Pot With Salicylic Acid, 10% 4.5(31,758) £16.99£22.50-24% Check price → 
CeraVe Moisturising Lotion with Ceramides for Normal to Dry 4.7(9,959) £13.12£17.00-23% Check price → 
CeraVe Intensive Moisturising Lotion With 3 Essential Ceramides, Hyaluronic 4.7(603) £16.87£22.00-23% Check price → Cleansers & Masks
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin 4.6(107,497) £9.38£12.50-25% Check price → 
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, for normal to dry skin, contains 4.6(58,514) £9.38£12.50-25% Check price → 
CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser for Blemish-Prone Oily Skin, 236ml 4.6(36,402) £10.15£10.87-7% Check price → 
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser With 3 Essential Ceramides & Hyaluronic 4.7(3,153) £31.00 Check price → Sun Care
Serums & Toners
Head to head with Medicube
Amazon.co.uk figures, not ours: prices read on 2026-10-29; star ratings and review counts read on 2026-10-28. Prices and ratings change; these are dated snapshots.
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