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Cetaphil vs MAËLYS

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

Cetaphil and MAËLYS are distinct skincare options, with the former being an American brand founded in 1947 and owned by Galderma Group AG, and the latter being loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. The first brand is widely known for its thoughtful range of cleansers, moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, and more, which are carefully formulated with nourishing ingredients like glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol to suit combination skin and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the second brand delivers thoughtful care through specialized solutions that suit all skin types best. These options differ primarily in their focus, as the first relies on core ingredients to increase hydration, decrease hyperpigmentation, restore barrier function, improve aging signs, and accelerate wound healing through standouts like the Healthy Radiance Antioxidant-C Serum, Healthy Radiance Renewing Cream, and Extra Gentle Daily Scrub, whereas the other offers specific standouts including the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

Cetaphil is an American skincare brand founded in 1947 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Cetaphil vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Cetaphil or MAËLYS: which is better?

Cetaphil generally offers a better fit across various skin types with an extensive range of cleansers and moisturizers, whereas MAËLYS has a very limited selection on this page that largely shows lower suitability ratings. Cetaphil features key ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, which help support skin barrier health and hydration.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Cetaphil and MAËLYS?

Cetaphil offers a wide range of products with fit levels varying from Superior to Warning across multiple skin types, featuring key ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. In contrast, MAËLYS features far fewer products on this page, which generally achieve Low or Caution fit levels.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Cetaphil or MAËLYS?

This page does not compare prices or list specific costs for either Cetaphil or MAËLYS products.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Cetaphil or MAËLYS?

Cetaphil offers a much wider variety of products that feature a High or Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally have a Low fit for acne-prone skin. This suggests Cetaphil is much more likely to support clear skin without causing breakouts.

When were Cetaphil and MAËLYS founded and who owns them?

Cetaphil was founded in 1947 in the United States and is owned by Galderma Group AG. MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by Barinboim Group.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products listed on the page?

Cetaphil has more fragrance-free products listed on the page, with 26 out of 27 products containing no fragrance compared to MAËLYS which has 1 fragrance-free product.

What are some of the key ingredients used across Cetaphil products?

Some of the key ingredients used across Cetaphil products on this page include glycerin, niacinamide, panthenol, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and cocamidopropyl betaine.

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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