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Avène vs Weleda

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

Avène and Weleda are a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921, respectively. Both are universally loved for their rich moisturizers, while the French line is also known for its reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, gentle cleansers, and hydrating glycerin, and the Swiss line for its meticulously crafted formulas. The French products suit oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin best, as glycerin improves skin hydration and restores barrier function, whereas the Swiss products suit sensitive skin best because of their gentle botanical bases. Ultimately, the French brand relies on science-backed formulations to ensure every consumer enjoys a calm and balanced complexion.

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

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular Avène vs Weleda products

Questions and answers

Avène or Weleda: which is better?

Avène is better suited for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas Weleda is mostly for dry skin. The products on this page offer a wide variety of formulas, including many fragrance-free options, while Weleda includes fragrance in all of its products.

What is the difference between Avène and Weleda?

Avene offers a wide range of products tailored for various skin concerns with different Lovi fit levels, whereas Weleda features only a few moisturizers on this page.

Avène or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

For dry skin, Avène offers moisturizers with a High Lovi fit level like Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream, and Weleda offers Skin Food with a High Lovi fit level. Both brands provide effective hydration for dry skin, though Avène features a wider range of fragrance-free moisturizer options on this page.

Which is more affordable, Avène or Weleda?

Avene and Weleda are both skincare brands, but the provided page facts do not contain pricing information to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or Weleda?

For acne-prone skin, Avène fits better on Lovi than Weleda. Weleda's Skin Food and Skin Food Light are rated low for acne-prone skin, whereas several Avène products on this page have higher fit levels for it.

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

Weleda has been around longer, having been founded in 1921 in Switzerland, whereas Avène was founded in 1990 in France.

How many products from Avène and Weleda contain fragrance based on the provided page?

Based on the products on this page, 8 out of 15 Avène products and all 2 Weleda products contain fragrance.

What is the Lovi fit level of Weleda Skin Food for dry skin compared to Avène's Cicalfate+?

The Lovi fit level of Weleda Skin Food for dry skin is High, which is the same as Avène's Cicalfate+.

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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