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Bioderma vs MAËLYS

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

Bioderma and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines offering thoughtful care for daily routines. Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018, beloved for its moisturizers, makeup removers, serums, cleansers, and more anchored by hydration-boosting glycerin, while MAËLYS is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. The former suits acne-prone skin and sensitive skin best through gentle yet effective care for reactive complexions, whereas the latter suits all skin types best. They differ because the brand highlights products like the Sensibio Gel Moussant for acne-prone skin, the Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil for skin with dark spots, and the Atoderm Intensive Eye for mature skin, while the brand delivers thoughtful care through specialized solutions like the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots, where glycerin improves skin hydration and restores barrier function.

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

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Questions and answers

Bioderma or MAËLYS: which is better?

Bioderma generally offers higher fit levels across various skin types compared to MAËLYS, whose products on this page show predominantly low fit ratings. Bioderma also features a wide selection of soothing and barrier-repairing options suited for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between Bioderma and MAËLYS?

Bioderma offers a wide range of products with High and Superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone and sensitive skin types, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally have Low fit ratings. Bioderma features soothing and barrier-repairing options, while reviewers sometimes note price or scent concerns for both brands.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or MAËLYS?

Reviewers note that MAËLYS is not discussed for affordability on this page, while Bioderma sometimes faces concerns about its high price point. However, shoppers can find multiple options across the products on this page from both brands.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Bioderma or MAËLYS?

Bioderma is a better choice for skin prone to breakouts, as the products on this page best fit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin types. In contrast, MAËLYS products on this page show low fit levels for acne-prone skin.

How does the founding year and parent company of Bioderma compare to MAËLYS?

Bioderma was founded in 1977 in France and is owned by the Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation. In contrast, MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by the Barinboim Group.

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

Bioderma has more fragrance-free products listed on the page, with 9 out of 20 products listing no fragrance, compared to only 1 out of 2 products for MAËLYS.

What specific skin types does Bioderma fit best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Bioderma fits acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin best.

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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