# Galderma vs Eco Tan

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Galderma and Eco Tan are distinct skincare lines founded on scientific and botanical philosophies respectively. The Swiss brand, established in 1981, offers targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum) like the Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC treatments that suit oily and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the second company is celebrated for its clarifying toners and natural botanical formulas that ideally suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin. While both care for complexions, they differ through Galderma relying on clinical ingredients for acne and dark spots, and its counterpart relying on natural [extracts](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/extract) to gently balance and refresh.

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

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galderma)

This page compares some of the most popular Galderma and Eco Tan products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg98509229b5).

### Popular Galderma vs Eco Tan products

#### Galderma

- [Epiduo Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/galderma/epiduo-gel/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Benzac AC 5](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/galderma/benzac-ac-5/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [A$25.49 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B076VMBQKP?tag=lovi-care-web-product-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/galderma/benzac-ac-mild-strength-2-5-acne-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [A$24.59 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08GKHH72J?tag=lovi-care-web-product-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### Eco Tan

- [Face Tan Water](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/eco-tan/face-tan-water/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Galderma or Eco Tan: which is better?

Galderma is better for oily and acne-prone skin, as the products on this page have a High Lovi fit for those skin types, while Eco Tan is better suited for dry, sensitive, and mature skin with a High Lovi fit. However, Galderma [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum) may cause severe dryness, peeling, and irritation.

[The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/)

### What is the difference between Galderma and Eco Tan?

Galderma products on this page help clear acne with ingredients like [benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide) and [adapalene](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/adapalene), though reviewers note they may cause severe dryness and irritation. In contrast, Eco Tan features Face Tan [Water](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/water), which Lovi rates High for dry, mature, and acne-prone skin.

[The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/)

### Which is more affordable, Galderma or Eco Tan?

The provided page facts do not mention pricing or affordability for either Galderma or Eco Tan.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Galderma or Eco Tan?

Galderma is a High fit for acne-prone skin with effective acne-clearing serums, whereas Eco Tan offers products like Face Tan Water which also fits acne-prone skin well.

[The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/)

### Between Galderma and Eco Tan, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

Both Galderma and Eco Tan offer fragrance-free options, as every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### How do the founding years and company ownership of Galderma and Eco Tan compare?

Galderma was founded in Switzerland in 1981 and is owned by Galderma Group AG, whereas Eco Tan was founded later in 2010 and is independently owned.

### Which brand has products that are a better fit for dry sensitive skin according to the Lovi fit levels?

Eco Tan has products that are a better fit for dry sensitive skin, offering a High Lovi fit compared to Galderma's Caution fit level.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30666070/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Topical benzoyl peroxide for acne](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) Benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide 25mg g · The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020
- [Prevention and Reduction of Atrophic Acne Scars with Adapalene 0.3%/Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel in Subjects with Moderate or Severe Facial Acne: Results of a 6-Month Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Trial Using Intra-Individual Comparison](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29549588/) Adapalene · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
- [Benzoyl peroxide treatment decreases Cutibacterium acnes in shoulder surgery, from skin incision until wound closure](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33545336/) Benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide 25mg g · Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2021
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed-Dose Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%, Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1%, and Adapalene 0.15% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne: A Randomized Phase II Study of the First Triple-Combination Drug](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34674160/) Benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide 25mg g · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2022
- [A topical gel of tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene versus adapalene marketed gel in patients with acne vulgaris: a randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34251536/) Adapalene · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [Development of Multifunctional Cosmetic Cream Using Bioactive Materials from Streptomyces sp. T65 with Synthesized Mesoporous Silica Particles SBA-15](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32224894/) Silicon dioxide · Antioxidants, 2020
- [Formulating octyl methoxycinnamate in hybrid lipid-silica nanoparticles: An innovative approach for UV skin protection](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32395645/) Silicon dioxide · Heliyon, 2020
- [Clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/adapalene 0.15%/benzoyl peroxide 3.1% gel for moderate-to-severe acne: Efficacy and safety results from two randomized phase 3 trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37656094/) Adapalene · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
- [Efficacy and safety of microencapsulated benzoyl peroxide and microencapsulated tretinoin for the treatment of acne vulgaris: Results from two phase 3 double-blind, randomized, vehicle-controlled studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37356627/) Benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide 25mg g · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
- [Semi-Solid Dosage Forms Containing Pranoprofen-Loaded NLC as Topical Therapy for Local Inflammation: In Vitro, Ex Vivo and In Vivo Evaluation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37367119/) Carbomer 940 · Gels, 2023

## The brands

- Swiss skincare: [Galderma](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/galderma)
- Skincare: [Eco Tan](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/eco-tan)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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