# MAËLYS vs OPTASE

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/maelys-vs-optase

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Australia.

MAËLYS and OPTASE are distinct skincare lines recognized for their specialized solutions. MAËLYS is loved for targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas, suiting all skin types best with standout products like the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots. Conversely, OPTASE is deeply loved for gentle makeup removers and carefully balanced formulas, suiting sensitive, dry, and irritated skin best with standout solutions such as the LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER for acne-prone skin. While both offer thoughtful care and reliable formulations, they differ as the former provides specialized care through advanced solutions and the latter supports calm and comfortable daily routines through soothing qualities.

This page compares some of the most popular MAËLYS and OPTASE 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=pg8a20152fd9).

### Popular MAËLYS vs OPTASE products

#### OPTASE

- [LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/optase/life-sensitive-eye-makeup-remover/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/maelys/re-lure-tight-and-tone-body-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### MAËLYS or OPTASE: which is better?

OPTASE is generally better for sensitive skin, where Lovi rates its LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER as High, whereas the products on this page from MAËLYS achieve only Low or Average fit levels across most skin types.

### What is the difference between MAËLYS and OPTASE?

OPTASE provides fragrance-free products on this page like LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER that achieves a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin, whereas MAËLYS offers items such as RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum) that reaches an Average fit for dry skin.

### Which is more affordable, MAËLYS or OPTASE?

The page facts do not mention the prices of products from either MAËLYS or OPTASE, so it is not possible to say which brand is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, MAËLYS or OPTASE?

OPTASE features LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER, which Lovi rates as having a High fit for sensitive skin, whereas the products on this page from MAËLYS generally show lower fit levels for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

### Which brand has more products that are free of added fragrance, MAËLYS or OPTASE?

OPTASE has more products on this page that are free of added fragrance, as every OPTASE product lists no fragrance. In contrast, only half of the products on the MAËLYS page are fragrance-free.

### Which company was founded earlier, the owner of MAËLYS or the owner of OPTASE?

The owner of OPTASE was founded in 2016, which is earlier than the owner of MAËLYS, founded in 2017.

### Which product is better suited for sensitive skin, MAËLYS TOO-FINE or OPTASE LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER?

OPTASE LIFE SENSITIVE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER is better suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its fit as High, whereas MAËLYS TOO-FINE has a Low fit for sensitive skin.

## 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/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Vitamin b5 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Regulatory effects of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 on human skin health by improving skin microbiome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33526970/) Lactobacillus · International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
- [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
- [Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35384257/) Lactobacillus · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [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
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Vitamin b5 · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Vitamin b5 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37461826/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Clinical and histologic findings after use of a novel combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream in the treatment of photo-aged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37584260/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Investigating the Effects of a Manuka Honey, Royal Jelly, and Bee Venom-Derived Face Serum on Skin Health and Signs of Aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40291268/) Manuka honey · Cureus, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/maelys)
- Skincare: [OPTASE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/optase)

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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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