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Avène vs Weleda

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

Avène and Weleda are a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921, respectively. Both are universally loved for their rich moisturizers, while the French line is also known for its reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, gentle cleansers, and hydrating glycerin, and the Swiss line for its meticulously crafted formulas. The French products suit oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin best, as glycerin improves skin hydration and restores barrier function, whereas the Swiss products suit sensitive skin best because of their gentle botanical bases. Ultimately, the French brand relies on science-backed formulations to ensure every consumer enjoys a calm and balanced complexion.

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

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular Avène vs Weleda products

Questions and answers

Avène or Weleda: which is better?

Avène is better for a wider variety of skin types because the products on this page cover diverse needs, whereas Weleda is limited to just two moisturizers. Lovi rates Avène's Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water with a Superior fit for dry skin.

What is the difference between Avène and Weleda?

Avène offers a wide variety of products on this page spanning cleansers, serums, and sunscreens, whereas Weleda only features two moisturizers. Lovi rates Avène as a High fit for oily acne-prone, acne-prone, and oily skin, while Weleda products are formulated with fragrance and are not rated as a best fit for those skin types.

Avène or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

For dry skin, Avène offers a High Lovi fit with products like its Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm, whereas Weleda Skin Food provides a High fit for dry skin through rich plant oils. Topical moisturizers containing ingredients like sunflower seed oil help support the skin barrier.

Which is more affordable, Avène or Weleda?

Reviewers on this page note that price point is sometimes mentioned as a drawback for Avène products. The page facts do not provide pricing information for Weleda to make a comparison.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or Weleda?

Avène is a better choice for skin prone to breakouts, as Lovi rates its Cleanance sunscreen and cleansing gel as having a High fit for acne-prone skin. In contrast, Weleda's Skin Food and Skin Food Light are rated with a Low fit for acne-prone skin.

Which brand has more products that do not contain fragrance, Avène or Weleda?

Avène has more products that do not contain fragrance, with 7 out of 15 products on this page listing no fragrance compared to 0 out of 2 for Weleda.

What year and in which country was Avène founded compared to Weleda?

Avène was founded in 1990 in France, whereas Weleda was founded earlier in 1921 in Switzerland.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Avène's Cold Cream and Weleda's Skin Food?

For dry skin, Lovi rates Avène Cold Cream as Average, while Weleda Skin Food has a High fit level.

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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