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Olay vs MAËLYS

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

Olay and MAËLYS are distinct skincare collections that offer thoughtful solutions for daily routines. The first brand is warmly loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, eye products, serums, cleansers, and more, which are enriched with nourishing niacinamide and glycerin, and suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, MAËLYS is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas, and suits all skin types best. They differ primarily in their focus and formulations, as niacinamide and glycerin work effectively to improve wrinkles, pigmentation, skin aging, hydration, and barrier function in the former, while the latter delivers specialized care through its unique body and face solutions.

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

Popular Olay vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Olay or MAËLYS: which is better?

Olay offers a much broader selection of skincare products on this page that frequently achieve High or Superior Lovi fit levels for dry and mature skin types, whereas MAËLYS provides only two specialized products with mostly Low fit ratings.

What is the difference between Olay and MAËLYS?

Olay offers a wide variety of skincare products that achieve Superior to High Lovi fit levels for sensitive, acne-prone, and oily skin, while MAËLYS features fewer products that generally have Low or Caution fit ratings. Niacinamide in Olay products may help reduce cutaneous pigmentation and support skin aging care.

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Which is more affordable, Olay or MAËLYS?

The products on this page do not list pricing information for Olay or MAËLYS, so affordability cannot be compared here.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Olay or MAËLYS?

Olay generally fits acne-prone skin better across the products on this page, whereas MAËLYS products on this page show low ratings for acne-prone skin. Olay helps provide a range of options that are unlikely to cause breakouts for sensitive skin types, while MAËLYS options tend to be rated lower for these skin concerns.

How does the founding year of Olay compare to that of MAËLYS?

Olay was founded in 1952, whereas MAËLYS was founded more recently in 2017.

Which brand offers more products with fragrance-free options according to the data?

Olay offers significantly more products with fragrance-free options, with 26 of its 27 products listing no fragrance, compared to MAËLYS which has only 1 fragrance-free product on the page.

What key ingredients are found across Olay products?

The products on this page for Olay feature several key ingredients, including Niacinamide, Glycerin, Peptide, Vitamin E, Hyaluronic acid, Dimethicone, Vitamin C, and Aloe vera.

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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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