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Bioderma vs Aēsop

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Bioderma and Aēsop are two distinguished skincare lines that offer thoughtful selections of moisturizers, cleansers, and serums. The French brand, founded in 1977 and owned by the Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018, anchors its hydration-boosting glycerin formulas in gentle care that suits acne-prone and sensitive skin best. Meanwhile, the botanical- and science-driven maker relies on gentle compositions suited for balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. While both prioritize skin resilience, they differ in their core philosophies, as the former relies primarily on glycerin to restore barrier function and the latter emphasizes harmonious, plant-based formulations.

Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular Bioderma vs Aēsop products

People Say

BiodermaAēsop
  • Hydration and moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
  • Miscellaneous benefits Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “redness drastically reduced — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
    • “It brightened my skin and faded dark spots. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Gentle and non-irritating Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
  • Texture and absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “glides on smoothly — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “I love that it's non-greasy and absorbs quickly. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Cleansing and oil control Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Will not remove makeup—which is exactly what you want for a gentle morning wash. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Probably the first cleanser that actually took all of my makeup off my face!!! — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
  • Scent and sensory experience Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Price and value Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “pricier than other brands — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “finished too quickly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “pricey for water — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Sticky or heavy texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “feels sticky at first — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “leaves a shine — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “leaves a shiny layer — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Miscellaneous complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “I have been using this since last month, I didn't see significant changes — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “causes my sunscreen and cushion foundation to pill — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Packaging issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “It says 75 ml, but the truth is that its quantity is equal to 30 ml. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “the packaging was terrible condition so it was very easy for anyone to use them — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “paint peels off the tube — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Bioderma or Aēsop: which is better?

Bioderma is better for gentle and non-irritating care as well as texture and absorption, while Aēsop does better for hydration, moisture, cleansing, and oil control. Reviewers note that Bioderma offers soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers along with gentle cleansers, though some mention high prices and texture issues.

What is the difference between Bioderma and Aēsop?

Bioderma is known for gentle, non-irritating makeup removers and soothing moisturizers, while Aēsop excels in deep hydration, non-greasy balancing moisturizers, and refreshing scents.

Bioderma or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Bioderma offers a wider range of cleansers on this page that achieve High Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, while Aēsop features the Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser which has an Average fit for most skin types and a Low fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or Aēsop?

Bioderma is more affordable, as Aēsop has a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Bioderma or Aēsop?

Bioderma fits acne-prone skin best with its brand-focused routines, while Aēsop does not list acne-prone skin among its best fits on this page.

How do the founding years and current ownership differ between Bioderma and Aēsop?

Bioderma was founded in France in 1977 and is owned by the Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation, while Aēsop was founded in 1987 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products listed on the page, Bioderma or Aēsop?

Bioderma has more fragrance-free products listed on the page, with 9 products, compared to Aēsop which has fewer fragrance-free products.

What do reviewers commonly say about the scents of Bioderma versus Aēsop products?

Reviewers of Bioderma products sometimes note unpleasant fragrance and scent issues. In contrast, reviewers of Aēsop products often mention luxurious and refreshing scents.

Bioderma or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Aēsop provides better hydration and moisture for moisturizers, while Bioderma offers better texture and absorption. Reviewers frequently mention Aēsop's moisturizers as non-greasy and balancing.

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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