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Galderma vs Charlotte Tilbury

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Galderma and Charlotte Tilbury are distinct beauty companies representing specialized therapeutic traditions and luxurious cosmetic innovation respectively, with the Swiss brand focusing on acne-clearing serums containing active ingredients like benzoyl peroxide for oily and acne-prone skin, while the British brand offers botanical and peptide-infused moisturizers and eye products designed for similar concerns, mature skin, and dark spots. Both houses serve discerning routines through different approaches, as the former prioritizes targeted dermatological treatments for blemish control and the latter emphasizes rich hydration, radiance, and overall rejuvenation.

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

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Charlotte Tilbury is a British skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Puig since 2020.

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

Popular Galderma vs Charlotte Tilbury products

People Say

GaldermaCharlotte Tilbury
  • Intense hydration and radiant finish Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “radiant skin filter — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “extremely emollient and rich — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
    • “floods skin with moisture — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
  • Clears acne and prevents breakouts Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Excellent makeup base Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “perfect canvas for base — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “foundation looks flawless — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
  • Fast acting and effective on body Often MentionedNot noted
    • “results in 2 days — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “excellent for back/chest — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Luxurious texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “rich and nourishing — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “thick glossy cream — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
  • Severe dryness and peeling Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • High price point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “extremely overpriced — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
  • Intense burning and stinging Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Initial purging phase Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaches fabrics Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”

Questions and answers

Galderma or Charlotte Tilbury: which is better?

Galderma is better for clearing acne and preventing breakouts with its effective serums, while Charlotte Tilbury is better for intense hydration and a radiant finish with its moisturizers. Benzoyl peroxide in Galderma products helps manage acne.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2021

What is the difference between Galderma and Charlotte Tilbury?

Galderma is best for oily and acne-prone skin with its effective acne-clearing serums, whereas Charlotte Tilbury is best for mature and dry skin with its hydrating moisturizers. Reviewers note that Galderma products may cause dryness and peeling, while Charlotte Tilbury products come at a high price point.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018

Which is more affordable, Galderma or Charlotte Tilbury?

Galderma is more affordable, as the products on this page do not share the high price point mostly mentioned for Charlotte Tilbury.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Galderma or Charlotte Tilbury?

Galderma is better for clearing breakouts, as the products on this page help clear acne, while Charlotte Tilbury does not focus on acne care.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2021

Which brand is better for oily acne-prone skin, Galderma or Charlotte Tilbury?

Galderma is a High fit for oily acne-prone skin, whereas Charlotte Tilbury is an Average fit, making Galderma the better choice for this skin type.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018

Do Galderma or Charlotte Tilbury products contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Galderma and Charlotte Tilbury lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is older, Galderma or Charlotte Tilbury?

Galderma is older, having been founded in Switzerland in 1981, whereas Charlotte Tilbury was founded in the United Kingdom in 2013.

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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