Galderma skincare
Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.
Galderma's products on this page cover serums. Galderma products fit oily skin and acne-prone skin best. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Epiduo Gel highest; for skin with dark spots, the Benzac AC 5; and for mature skin, the Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel.
This page covers some of the most popular Galderma products; for the whole Galderma range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Galderma serums and treatments
People Say
★3.8Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Galderma for stubborn acne, active acne, and mild to moderate acne. The most common complaints are harsh side effects and dryness and peeling.
Highlights
Effective acne-clearing serums Mostly Mentioned
- “cleared up my skin — Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
- “cystic acne gone — Epiduo Gel”
- “stops new pimples — Epiduo Gel”
Body-effective and gentle serums Often Mentioned
- “didn't burn my face — Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
- “excellent for back/chest — Benzac AC 5”
Severe dryness and peeling Mostly Mentioned
- “skin flaking off — Epiduo Gel”
- “skin peeling off — Benzac AC 5”
- “dried my face a lot — Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
Severe irritation and discomfort Mostly Mentioned
- “face on fire — Epiduo Gel”
- “red as tomato — Epiduo Gel”
- “burning redness and pain — Benzac AC 5”
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Questions and answers
Is Galderma good for oily skin?
Yes, Galderma is very good for oily skin and its brand-focused routine rates Superior for this skin type. The Galderma products on this page, such as Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC 5, are highly effective acne-clearing serums that help keep oily and acne-prone skin clear.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Is Galderma worth it?
Galderma is worth it for shoppers with oily or acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for those skin types. Reviewers report that these are effective acne-clearing serums, though some users experience severe dryness, peeling, or irritation.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Does Galderma cause breakouts?
No, Galderma offers effective serums that help clear acne-prone and oily skin. However, reviewers note that the Galderma products on this page may sometimes cause severe dryness, peeling, and irritation.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Is Galderma fragrance-free?
Yes, the Galderma products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers often mention that these effective blemish-clearing serums are gentle on the body.
What are the key ingredients in Galderma products?
The key ingredients in the Galderma products on this page are adapalene and benzoyl peroxide, which help clear acne and target breakouts. Reviewers mention that these serums are effective at clearing acne, though they may sometimes cause severe dryness and peeling.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020
How do I build a Galderma skincare routine?
To build a Galderma routine for dry skin, follow the brand-focused routine provided on the page which includes cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and using Epiduo Gel in the evening. Lovi rates the Galderma-focused routine for dry skin as Superior. The Galderma products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2022
Where can I buy Galderma, and how much does it cost?
Galderma products are available on Amazon US, with prices on this page ranging from $34.97.
What are good alternatives to Galderma?
Good alternatives to Galderma include Weleda, La Prairie, Bepantol, NEOCUTIS, Valmont, and Bepanthol, which also have dedicated pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the La Prairie-focused routine Superior for dry skin, and High for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Galderma vs La Prairie: which is better?
Galderma is better for oily skin and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the Galderma routines as Superior compared to the High fit from La Prairie. For dry skin and sensitive skin, both brands perform closely, with Lovi rating their routines as Superior or High.
Who owns Galderma, and where is it from?
Galderma is a Swiss brand founded in 1981, owned by Galderma Group AG.
Is Galderma cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Galderma as cruelty-free.
Is Galderma good for sensitive skin?
Galderma is not recommended for sensitive skin because its serums often cause severe irritation, discomfort, and peeling, though Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. The Galderma products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Galderma good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Galderma is a great choice because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for acne-prone skin, featuring effective acne-clearing serums like Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC 5. Reviewers often mention that these serums help clear breakouts, though they may cause severe dryness and peeling.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020
Is Galderma good for skin with dark spots?
Galderma is not recommended for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates most of its products Low or Average for this concern. The Galderma products on this page are mainly designed for clearing acne and oily skin rather than fading spots.
Research behind Galderma's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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.
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