# Menarini vs Trilogy

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/menarini-vs-trilogy

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

Menarini and Trilogy are recognized for their thoughtful formulas that deliver reliable care through advanced [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum), moisturizers, and gentle cleansers. The former suits sensitive, dry, and combination skin best, featuring the A-Ret Gel as a standout solution for acne-prone skin, while the latter serves dry, balanced, and sensitive skin types with targeted options like the [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/vitamin-c) Ceramide Night Cream, [Rosehip](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/rosehip-oil) Cream Cleanser, and Line Smoothing Day Cream. Both brands differ in their specific product compositions and specialized offerings, yet each provides tailored support for a balanced and healthy complexion.

This page compares some of the most popular Menarini and Trilogy 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=pg727a7433dd).

### Popular Menarini vs Trilogy products

#### Trilogy

- [Rosehip Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/trilogy/rosehip-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Line Smoothing Day Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/trilogy/line-smoothing-day-cream/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/trilogy/vitamin-c-ceramide-night-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit

#### Menarini

- [A-Ret Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/menarini/a-ret-gel/for/oily-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Menarini or Trilogy: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as Menarini offers a High Lovi fit for oily and acne-prone skin with its fragrance-free A-Ret Gel, whereas Trilogy features hydrating and brightening moisturizers like its [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/vitamin-c) Ceramide Night Cream that give a High Lovi fit for dry, mature skin and dark spots, though reviewers also note some product performance complaints.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/)

### What is the difference between Menarini and Trilogy?

Menarini focuses on targeted skin concerns with its fragrance-free A-Ret Gel, which Lovi rates as a High fit for oily and acne-prone skin. Trilogy offers a wider range of moisturizers and cleansers featuring hydrating and brightening products, with some items containing fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, Menarini or Trilogy?

The page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Menarini and Trilogy.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Menarini or Trilogy?

Menarini fits oily and acne-prone skin with a High Lovi fit on the products on this page, whereas Trilogy has an Average fit for those skin types.

### How do the founding years of Menarini and Trilogy compare?

Menarini was founded earlier in 1886, while Trilogy was established later in 2002.

### Which brand has more products listed on the page, Menarini or Trilogy?

Trilogy has more products listed on the page, with three items compared to Menarini's single product.

### Do Menarini and Trilogy products contain fragrance?

Every product from Menarini on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. For Trilogy, 1 of the 3 products on this page lists no fragrance, while the other two list fragrance.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Restoration of collagen formation in photodamaged human skin by tretinoin (retinoic acid)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) Tretinoin · The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993
- [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
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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
- [Clinical Assessment of New Topical Cream Containing Two Essential Oils Combined with Tretinoin in the Treatment of Acne](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/) Tretinoin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020
- [Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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 assessments of tretinoin-loaded nano lipid carriers in acne vulgaris: a double blind, split-face randomized clinical study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34146120/) Tretinoin · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [Topical tretinoin for treating photoaging: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35620028/) Tretinoin · International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2022
- [Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22585103/) Jojoba seed oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
- [A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
- [Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38344180/) Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
- [Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32379165/) Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil · Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 2020
- [A randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness and safety of adsorbent lotion containing tapioca starch, spent grain wax, Butyrospermum parkii extract, argania spinosa kernel oil, aloe barbadensis, rosehip oil, and allantoin with a low-potency topical corticosteroid in the treatment of intertrigo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33811776/) Shea butter · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [Monocentric, Vehicle-Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Assess the Short- and Long-Term Effects of a Ceramide NP C15-Containing Emollient on the Skin Microbiome and the Skin Barrier Function in Sensitive Skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41758783/) Ceramide iii · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026

## The brands

- Skincare: [Menarini](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/menarini)
- Skincare: [Trilogy](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/trilogy)

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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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