Are CeraVe and La Roche-Posay cleansers really different?

They share a dermatologist-recommended reputation, but reviewers consistently sort them by purpose: the CeraVe Foaming and LRP Effaclar lines lean toward oily and acne-prone skin, while CeraVe Hydrating and LRP Toleriane Hydrating are positioned for dry or sensitive skin. The differentiators are ceramide content, niacinamide, fragrance and surfactant strength.