Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 153 reviews
Comparison
CeraVe vs The Ordinary: Which Should You Buy?
CeraVe is the pick if you want the wider range of products. The Ordinary is the pick if you want the lower price, the higher rating and the larger, more established review base.
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 936 reviews
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Side by side
| Attribute | CeraVe | The Ordinary |
|---|---|---|
| Products listed | 38 | 19 |
| Average price | £15.12 | £11.53 |
| Average rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Combined reviews | 6,420 | 10,485 |
| Price tier | budget-mid | budget |
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 153 reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 from 936 reviews
Where CeraVe wins
- • More products listed — 38 vs 19
Where The Ordinary wins
- • Cheaper — £11.53 vs £15.12
- • Higher rated — 4.6 vs 4.3
- • More reviews — 10,485 vs 6,420
Who should choose which
CeraVe
Likely the better fit if the wider range of products matter most to you.
The Ordinary
Likely the better fit if the lower price, the higher rating and the larger, more established review base matter most to you.
Alternatives to consider
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, CeraVe or The Ordinary?
- The Ordinary is the cheaper of the two at the time of writing (£15.12 vs £11.53). Prices on Amazon UK change regularly, so check the current listing before buying.
- Which has the higher customer rating?
- The Ordinary has the higher rating at the time of writing (4.3 vs 4.6 out of 5). A higher rating with a small number of reviews carries less weight than a slightly lower one backed by thousands.
- Which has more reviews?
- The Ordinary has the larger review count at the time of writing (6,420 vs 10,485), which generally makes its average rating more reliable.
- Is this comparison based on real listings?
- Yes. Every price, rating and review count on this page is pulled directly from the current Amazon UK listing for each product — nothing here is an editorial estimate.
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