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CeraVe vs MAËLYS

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

CeraVe and MAËLYS are distinct skincare options, with the American brand CeraVe known for its moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and sunscreens featuring hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while the brand is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. Both suit all skin types best, though the former's formulations are particularly supportive for acne-prone skin and combination skin. They differ primarily in their approach, as the first brand delivers thoughtful daily care through staples like the Foaming Facial Cleanser, whereas MAËLYS provides specialized solutions such as the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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

Popular CeraVe vs MAËLYS products

CeraVe vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

CeraVe or MAËLYS: which is better?

CeraVe offers a broad selection of fragrance-free products on this page with superior and high Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas MAËLYS shows predominantly low fit levels. The products on this page from CeraVe help with concerns like deep hydration and acne, backed by key ingredients such as ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

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What is the difference between CeraVe and MAËLYS?

CeraVe features a wide selection of fragrance-free cleansers, moisturizers, and treatments that generally fit dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin well, whereas MAËLYS offers just a couple of specialized body and serum products with lower overall fit levels across most skin types. CeraVe formulas include barrier-repairing ceramides and hydrating hyaluronic acid, which helps support dry skin and barrier function.

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Which is more affordable, CeraVe or MAËLYS?

This page does not compare prices for CeraVe and MAËLYS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, CeraVe or MAËLYS?

CeraVe features fragrance-free products on this page that help many shoppers avoid irritation, though some reviewers note occasional breakouts. MAËLYS includes products like RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum that list fragrance, and its fit for acne-prone skin is low.

Which brand has been around longer and is owned by L'Oreal, CeraVe or MAELYM?

CeraVe has been around longer, having been founded in the United States in 2005, and is owned by L'Oréal.

How do the fragrance options compare between CeraVe products and MAELYS products on the page?

CeraVe products on this page list no fragrance, whereas half of the MAËLYS products contain fragrance. Reviewers note that CeraVe's fragrance-free moisturizers are especially helpful for daily use.

What are the best-fit skin types for CeraVe compared to MAELYS?

CeraVe fits acne-prone skin, combination skin, and skin with dark spots best, whereas MAËLYS has no best-fit skin types listed on this page. CeraVe offers numerous products rated High or Superior for these skin types, while MAËLYS products on this page show Low or Average fits.

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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