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Bioderma vs Trilogy

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

Bioderma and Trilogy are two celebrated skincare brands offering thoughtful moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and specialized formulations for various complexions. The French brand, founded in 1977 and owned by the Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018, centers its range on hydration-boosting glycerin to suit acne-prone and sensitive skin best through targeted products like the Sensibio Gel Moussant, Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil, and Atoderm Intensive Eye. Meanwhile, Trilogy builds its high-performing formulas to best suit dry, balanced, and sensitive skin types with standalone items including the Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream, Rosehip Cream Cleanser, and Line Smoothing Day Cream. While both brands care for reactive complexions, they differ in their heritage, foundational ingredients, and the specific skin types they prioritize.

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 Trilogy products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Bioderma vs Trilogy products

People Say

BiodermaTrilogy
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps skin moisturized — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
    • “Leaves skin thoroughly moisturised — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
    • “Feels moisturizing — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
  • Skin Brightening and Renewal Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Wake to a glowing complexion — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
    • “Noticeable difference — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
    • “Supports regeneration of healthy skin barrier — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
    • “It brightened my skin and faded dark spots. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
  • Texture and Creaminess Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Silky cream consistency — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “Luxuriously rich — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
    • “silky foam — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
  • Lightweight Texture and Fast Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “feels like water — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “Not greasy — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
  • Priming, Oil Control, and Pore Effects Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Keeps you shine free — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “Foundation didn't settle into pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “Noticeable difference in size of pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
  • Residue, Stickiness, and Greasiness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “feels sticky at first — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “Oily feeling on my face — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
    • “Does leave that kind of residue — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
  • Performance and Efficacy Limitations Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Doesn't have an spf — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
    • “I have been using this since last month, I didn't see significant changes — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
  • Fragrance and Scent Sensitivity Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Very unpleasant chemical smell. You definitely don't want this accidentally going into your mouth. — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “scent is too strong — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “If you are sensitive to fragrances, you might find it irritating — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “Scent is awful — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”

Questions and answers

Bioderma or Trilogy: which is better?

Bioderma is better for gentle, non-irritating formulas and oil control, while Trilogy performs better for hydration, moisturization, and skin brightening.

What is the difference between Bioderma and Trilogy?

Bioderma offers products on this page that generally fit acne-prone, sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin best, whereas Trilogy does not have specific brand-focused routine skin types listed. Reviewers note that Bioderma provides gentle and non-irritating formulas, while Trilogy is highlighted for hydration, moisture, skin brightening, and renewal.

Bioderma or Trilogy: which cleanser is better?

Bioderma offers a wider range of cleansers with High or Superior Lovi fit levels across various skin types, such as Sensibio Gel Moussant and Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil. Trilogy features the Rosehip Cream Cleanser, which achieves a High fit for sensitive and dry skin types.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or Trilogy?

Reviewers note that Bioderma sometimes has high price point and value concerns, while the products on this page for Trilogy do not feature this specific feedback.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Bioderma or Trilogy?

Bioderma fits acne-prone skin best, as acne-prone skin is one of the skin types the brand fits best according to its brand-focused routines, whereas Trilogy lists no such fit.

Between Bioderma and Trilogy, which brand has a longer history since being founded?

Bioderma has a longer history, having been founded in 1977, whereas Trilogy was founded in 2002.

How do the fragrance options differ between Bioderma and Trilogy products on this page?

For the products on this page, Bioderma offers a mix where nearly half list no fragrance, whereas Trilogy features fragrance in the vast majority of its range.

Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to the review themes?

According to the review themes, Trilogy performs better for hydration and moisture.

Bioderma or Trilogy: which moisturizer is better?

Trilogy offers better hydration and moisture for its moisturizers, while Bioderma specializes in soothing and barrier-repairing options. Lovi shows that the products on this page for Bioderma include high-fit moisturizers like Sébium Hydra and Sensibio AR, whereas Trilogy features vitamin C and smoothing creams suited for dry and mature 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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