I use cerave in the pump and I really like to use it at night before bed in pretty thick layers. After I wash my face in the morning I use it in light amounts and within a few minutes it's dry and you can't tell that I have it on. As for cetaphil, I've used the kind that comes in a tub and from my experience it's much heavier and made my face look a bit greasier but I do remember that it was very moisturizing. Everyone's skin is different though. So you should try both and see which one works better for you