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Avène vs Galderma

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Avène and Galderma are a French brand founded in 1990 and a Swiss brand founded in 1981, respectively. The French brand offers rich moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, gentle cleansers, and hydrating glycerin, whereas the Swiss brand covers serums. Both options suit oily acne-prone skin best, though the French label also caters to acne-prone skin specifically. The first brand relies on science-backed formulations featuring key ingredients like glycerin to ensure a calm complexion, while the second brand offers targeted treatments such as Epiduo Gel and Benzac gels.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Avène vs Galderma products

People Say

AvèneGalderma
  • Galderma positive results and clearing Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Gentle and non-stripping formulation Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “Squeaky clean but soft — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
  • Texture and finish Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Thick but absorbs well eventually — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “lathers really well — Avène Cleanance”
  • Soothes irritation and redness Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
  • Deeply hydrating and moisturizing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Restores moisture barrier — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “Leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “intensely hydrated — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
  • Galderma acne treatment and purging Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”

Avène vs Galderma routines for dry skin

Buy Galderma routine · A$217.98 · 89% fitBuy Avène routine · A$239.08 · 78% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Avène vs Galderma routines for oily skin

Buy Galderma routine · A$435.35 · 95% fitBuy Avène routine · A$394.87 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Avène vs Galderma routines for combination skin

Buy Galderma routine · A$378.83 · 92% fitBuy Avène routine · A$381.11 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Avène or Galderma: which is better?

For most skin types, Avène is often better because the products on this page offer gentler formulations and soothing benefits, whereas Galderma is superior for targeted acne clearing but may cause severe dryness and irritation.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What is the difference between Avène and Galderma?

Avène focuses on gentle, soothing formulations with high Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas Galderma specializes in effective acne-clearing serums that may cause dryness and irritation. Both brands offer equal routine fit levels for oily acne-prone and dry skin.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Avène or Galderma for dry skin?

Avène and Galderma are equally suited for dry skin, as Lovi rates both brands with a High routine fit level for this skin type. While Avène offers gentle and deeply hydrating formulas, Galderma provides effective acne treatments that may cause dryness and peeling in some users.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which is more affordable, Avène or Galderma?

Price point is sometimes noted as a drawback for Avène among reviewers on this page, while Galderma is not discussed for its affordability in the review themes.

Between Avène and Galderma, which brand has a higher Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin?

Galderma has a higher Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin, offering a High fit compared to Avène's Average fit.

How many products from Avène list no fragrance in their ingredients compared to Galderma?

7 of the products on this page from Avène list no fragrance in their ingredients, compared to every product on this page from Galderma.

Which brand performs better according to reviewers for soothing irritation and redness?

Avene performs better according to reviewers for soothing irritation and redness. The products on this page help calm the skin with gentle formulations, while Galderma reviewers more often note severe irritation and discomfort.

Avène or Galderma for oily skin?

Galderma is a better fit for oily skin, earning a Superior Lovi fit level compared to Avène's High level. Galderma is known for effective acne-clearing serums, though reviewers note that it may cause severe dryness and peeling.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Avène or Galderma for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Avène is a better choice because it does better for soothing irritation and redness and gentle and non-stripping formulation. Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for Avène and Superior for Galderma.

Avène or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

Galderma is the better choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Avène's High fit level. Galderma is known for effective acne-clearing serums, though reviewers sometimes note severe dryness and irritation as side effects.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

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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