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Skintific vs Galderma

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

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

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

Popular Skintific vs Galderma products

People Say

SkintificGalderma
  • Clears and Prevents Acne Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “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”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Texture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Calming Redness and Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “angry redness tones down — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Oil Control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “less oily throughout day — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Skin Smoothing Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Fast Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “results in 2 days — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “Hasil kelihatan dalam waktu singkat — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Severe Dryness and Peeling Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Breakouts and Purging Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Intense Burning and Stinging Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaches Fabrics Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Redness and Irritation Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Scent and Fragrance Dislike Often MentionedNot noted
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”

Skintific vs Galderma routines for dry skin

Buy Galderma routine · A$217.98 · 89% fitBuy Skintific routine · A$206.20 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Skintific vs Galderma routines for oily skin

Buy Galderma routine · A$435.35 · 95% fitBuy Skintific routine · A$426.67 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Skintific vs Galderma routines for combination skin

Buy Galderma routine · A$378.83 · 92% fitBuy Skintific routine · A$370.15 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Skintific or Galderma: which is better?

Galderma is better for clearing acne and provides a superior routine fit for combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature skin, and skin with dark spots, while Skintific provides lightweight textures and oil control. Galderma serums help clear acne effectively, though reviewers note they may cause severe dryness, peeling, and irritation.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

What is the difference between Skintific and Galderma?

Galderma is better for clearing and preventing acne as well as delivering fast results, whereas Skintific excels at lightweight textures, calming redness and irritation, and oil control. Reviewers note that Galderma products frequently cause severe dryness, peeling, irritation, and discomfort.

Skintific or Galderma for dry skin?

For dry skin, both Skintific and Galderma fit equally well with a High Lovi fit level. Reviewers note that Galderma's products may cause severe dryness and peeling, whereas Skintific's products help keep skin moisturized with ingredients like ceramides.

Scientific Reports, 2022International Journal of Dermatology, 2008

Which is more affordable, Skintific or Galderma?

This page does not provide pricing information or compare the affordability of Skintific and Galderma.

Between Skintific and Galderma, which brand is better suited for combination skin?

Galderma is better suited for combination skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to High for Skintific.

Which brand performs better for clearing and preventing acne?

Galderma performs better for clearing and prevents acne, as reviewers mostly mention its effective acne-clearing serums.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Do Skintific and Galderma products contain any fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page from Skintific and Galderma lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Skintific or Galderma for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Skintific and Galderma fit exceptionally well with a Superior rating on this page. Reviewers report that Galderma delivers effective acne-clearing serums, while Skintific provides lightweight textures and oil control.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Skintific or Galderma for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates Skintific as High and Galderma as Superior. Reviewers note that Galderma delivers effective acne-clearing serums, though it may also cause severe dryness and peeling as well as severe irritation and discomfort.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

Skintific or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

Galderma is a better fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Skintific's High level. Reviewers mention that Galderma provides effective acne-clearing serums, although users may experience severe dryness and peeling.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020

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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