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Avène vs Sebamed

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

Avène and Sebamed are European skincare lines founded in France and Germany respectively to support delicate complexions. The French brand is universally loved for its rich moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, gentle cleansers, and hydrating glycerin, while the German brand offers thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers with scientifically balanced formulas. The former suits oily acne-prone skin best, and the latter suits sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin best due to a skin-neutral pH. They differ primarily in their geographical origins, founding eras, and specific active ingredients, though both maintain a steady focus on barrier health through science-backed formulations.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular Avène vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

Avène or Sebamed: which is better?

Avène and Sebamed both offer gentle options, but Avène provides a much wider selection of products on this page tailored to different skin types.

What is the difference between Avène and Sebamed?

Avene offers a much wider variety of products on this page across categories like cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreens, whereas Sebamed features just two items. Additionally, every Sebamed product on this page lists no fragrance, while about half of Avene products contain fragrance.

Avène or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

When it comes to cleansers on this page, Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel and Milk Cleanser have Lovi fit levels of High for oily acne-prone and dry skin respectively, while Sebamed Facial Cleanser reaches a High fit for combination and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Avène or Sebamed?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of Avène and Sebamed products, though reviewers sometimes note the price point of Avène.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or Sebamed?

Sebamed has a Clear Face Care Gel that is rated High by Lovi for oily acne-prone skin, while the products on this page for Avène include options like Cleanance Cleansing Gel which is also rated High for acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin.

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

Sebamed has been around longer, having been founded in Germany in 1967, whereas Avène was founded in France in 1990.

How many products do Avène and Sebamed have listed on the page regarding fragrance-free options?

Avène has 7 out of 15 products on this page that list no fragrance, while Sebamed has every product on this page listing no fragrance.

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

Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin and sensitive skin.

Avène or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

For a moisturizer, Avène offers more options on this page, with Lovi giving the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm a Superior fit for dry skin. Sebamed features the Clear Face Care Gel, which is an average fit for dry skin and a high fit for oily acne-prone skin.

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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