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Avène vs MAËLYS

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Avène and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines recognized for specialized formulations and targeted care. The French brand founded in 1990 relies on science-backed formulations featuring hydrating glycerin, rich moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and gentle cleansers to suit oily, acne-prone, and mature skin best. Conversely, the second brand is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best. While both deliver thoughtful care through specialized solutions, they differ because the former features items like the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm, Cleanance, and Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum, whereas the latter offers items like the TOO-FINE and RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum to help every consumer enjoy a balanced complexion.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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This page compares some of the most popular Avène and MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Avène vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Avène or MAËLYS: which is better?

Avène is the better choice on this page, offering many products with High or Superior Lovi fit levels for various skin types. MAËLYS has mostly Low or Caution fit levels across its products on this page.

What is the difference between Avène and MAËLYS?

Avene offers a wide variety of skincare products that achieve High or Superior Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas MAELYS features very few products on this page which mostly have Low fit levels.

Which is more affordable, Avène or MAËLYS?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information to determine whether Avène or MAËLYS is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or MAËLYS?

Avène is a better choice for breakouts because the products on this page fit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin with High or Average levels, whereas MAËLYS products are rated Low for those skin types. Reviewers also often note Avène's effective oil control.

Which brand has been around longer and where were they founded, Avène or MAËLYS?

Avène has been around longer, having been founded in France in 1990, while MAËLYS was founded in 2017. Both brands offer products on this page, but Avène features a much wider range of options tailored to various skin types.

How many products from Avène list no fragrance compared to MAËLYS?

Avène has 7 products on this page that list no fragrance, whereas MAËLYS has only 1 product.

Which Avène product has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin on this page.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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