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 combination 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?
Galderma is a great choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Galderma-focused routine Superior for this skin type. The brand offers effective acne-clearing serums like Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC 5 that help manage breakouts.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Is Galderma worth it?
Galderma is worth it for oily skin and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior. Reviewers mostly mention effective acne-clearing serums, though the products may cause severe dryness, peeling, and irritation.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Does Galderma cause breakouts?
Galderma is unlikely to cause breakouts because the brand focuses on effective acne-clearing serums that help manage spots on oily and acne-prone skin. However, reviewers note that severe dryness, peeling, and discomfort may happen.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Is Galderma fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the Galderma products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Galderma products?
The key ingredients in the Galderma products on this page are benzoyl peroxide and adapalene, which help clear acne and target pimples. Benzoyl peroxide helps decrease acne-causing bacteria on the skin, while adapalene helps prevent and reduce acne scars.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
How do I build a Galderma skincare routine?
To build a Galderma routine for dry skin, follow a step-by-step regimen that includes cleansing, hydrating, treating with Benzac AC 5, and moisturizing. Lovi rates the Galderma-focused routine High for dry skin.
Where can I buy Galderma, and how much does it cost?
Galderma is available at stores in Canada. Prices on the page range from CA$45.40 to CA$45.40.
What are good alternatives to Galderma?
Good alternatives to Galderma include Weleda, La Prairie, Bepantol, NEOCUTIS, Valmont, and Bepanthol. These brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.
Galderma vs La Prairie: which is better?
Galderma is better for oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the Galderma routines as Superior compared to the High fit of La Prairie. Both brands rate High for dry skin and sensitive skin, meaning they work well for those skin types too.
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 dry skin?
Lovi rates Galderma High for dry skin when using its tailored routine. However, individual serums like Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC 5 may cause dryness or peeling.
Is Galderma good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Galderma is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC 5 High for this skin type, and the brand-focused routine fit reaches Superior. Benzoyl peroxide helps clear breakouts, though reviewers mention that severe dryness and peeling may happen.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Is Galderma good for skin with dark spots?
Galderma is not recommended for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates the fit for skin with dark spots as Low to Average for the products on this page. Reviewers often mention that these acne serums help clear breakouts, but they may also cause severe dryness and peeling.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Is Galderma good for mature skin?
Galderma is not recommended for mature skin, as Lovi rates Epiduo Gel, Benzac AC 5, and Benzac AC Mild Strength at best Average and mostly Caution or Low for this skin type. Reviewers often mention side effects like severe dryness and peeling from these products.
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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