# Mesoestetic vs Carotone

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Mesoestetic and Carotone are distinct skincare options, with the former being a Spanish brand founded in 1984 and owned by Mesoestetic Pharma Group, S.L. Both offer targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum) and carefully crafted formulas, though the first brand suits mature, sensitive, and uneven skin best, while the second suits dry, normal, and combination skin. For acne-prone skin, the first brand provides the Cosmelan 2 for stubborn blemishes, while the other features the Brightening Cream. Regular use of each brand supports long-term health, a radiant complexion, and balanced nourishment.

Mesoestetic is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by Mesoestetic Pharma Group, S.L..

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This page compares some of the most popular Mesoestetic and Carotone 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=pg5e9e248923).

### Popular Mesoestetic vs Carotone products

#### Mesoestetic

- [Cosmelan 2](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/mesoestetic/cosmelan-2/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit

#### Carotone

- [Brightening Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/carotone/brightening-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

### Mesoestetic vs Carotone [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Mesoestetic

- [Cosmelan 2](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/mesoestetic/cosmelan-2/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit

#### Carotone

- [Brightening Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/carotone/brightening-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Mesoestetic or Carotone: which is better?

Both Mesoestetic and Carotone have average Lovi fit levels across most skin types, with Carotone showing average fits on sensitive and dry sensitive skin where Mesoestetic drops to low. The products on this page for both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What is the difference between Mesoestetic and Carotone?

Mesoestetic and Carotone are both skincare brands offering fragrance-free products on this page, but they have different origins and fit levels. Mesoestetic, founded in Spain in 1984 by Mesoestetic Pharma Group, S.L., has an Average fit across most skin types and a Low fit for sensitive and dry skin types. Carotone, founded in 2009 and owned by Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour, achieves an Average fit across all listed skin types, including sensitive and dry skin.

### Which is more affordable, Mesoestetic or Carotone?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Mesoestetic and Carotone.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Mesoestetic or Carotone?

Carotone's Brightening Cream and Mesoestetic's Cosmelan 2 both achieve an Average Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, meaning either brand's products on this page are equally likely to suit you.

### Where were Mesoestetic and Carotone founded and who owns them?

Mesoestetic was founded in 1984 in Spain and is owned by Mesoestetic Pharma Group, S.L., while Carotone was founded in 2009 and is owned by Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour.

### How do the Lovi fit levels for sensitive skin compare between Mesoestetic and Carotone products?

Carotone products on this page have an Average Lovi fit for sensitive skin, whereas Mesoestetic products on this page have a Low fit.

### Do any of the Mesoestetic or Carotone products listed on the page contain fragrance?

None of the products on this page from Mesoestetic or Carotone list any fragrance in their ingredients.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) Retinol vitamin a · Archives of Dermatology, 2007
- [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
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol vitamin a · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [Skin barrier disruption by sodium lauryl sulfate-exposure alters the expressions of involucrin, transglutaminase 1, profilaggrin, and kallikreins during the repair phase in human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18007579/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
- [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
- [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
- [Tailoring of Retinyl Palmitate-Based Ethosomal Hydrogel as a Novel Nanoplatform for Acne Vulgaris Management: Fabrication, Optimization, and Clinical Evaluation Employing a Split-Face Comparative Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34211271/) Retinyl palmitate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021
- [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 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
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Changes in Skin Barrier Function after Repeated Exposition to Phospholipid-Based Surfactants and Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate In Vivo and Corneocyte Surface Analysis by Atomic Force Microscopy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33804924/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [A novel model of inflammatory pain in human skin involving topical application of sodium lauryl sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20358390/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Inflammation Research, 2010
- [Anatomical site differences of sodium lauryl sulfate-induced irritation: randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30637727/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019

## The brands

- Spanish skincare: [Mesoestetic](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/mesoestetic)
- Skincare: [Carotone](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/carotone)

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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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